aldaron Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 A little bird told me...... Sam's will open Friday 5 am. They will have items that are not currently out on the floor. As of today, there is no list that I know of, other than an HP computer that cannot be put out on the floor until Friday the 25th. More details as I get 'em. UPDATE 11/10/05 - Xbox 360 goes on sale November 22. Some stores have them in storgage, but not on the floor. The price will be $449. Sam's Club does not have a back room per say. Pallets of stuff are kept up on the steel racks, but a little birdie has told me there are actual trailers out behind Sams, locked, and no one but the receiving manager knows what is in them. I'm still trying to find out..... stay tuned..... UPDATE 11/16/05 - Well... a birdie actually got to see a list of what is in one of the trailers, and... they were only listed by item number..... no descriptions. Purses will be put on sale that morning... Elsewhere I have heard that there will be no actual ad, and new holiday items will be put out. Someone else said there would be a flyer of sale items.... Well, maybe, but I have been assured that some things will be reduced.... And get this....... open from 5-7 am , then Sams' thinks it can shoo all us 'normal' members out and only allow business members in till 10. Does Bentonville even have a clue??? If I get some actual items and prices, I'll post them. Otherwise, I would not make Sam's one of your primary BF visits. UPDATE 11/18/05 - The computer that will be put out BF will be an HP 64 bit laptop (I do not know any other details.). It was sold or available previously at Sam's Club [or was mistakenly put out and pulled]. The price was/is about $1000. Now, since sometimes Sam's messes up (and other retailers also), for example selling a new release dvd or Harry Potter book a few days early, instead of the 'official' release date, it may be possible that you can find the boxes for these on the floor, or easily seen up in the steel racks. I don't know if the price will be the same, or lowered - sorry. I would not make this a must do 'first-stop' on BF. Besides, they only accept Discover or cash(well you can also use you atm card). (I'm not sure anyone is reading these updates, but I thought it would be the best way for a noob to keep others informed instead of starting new threads each update). Aldaron
erh12275 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 feed the birdee some food.....I agree...maybe get it a mate???
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 or maybe a beer? even though its a bird, maybe it will become drunk and say something, lol.
blakes_mommy Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 even better then food... do it, just do it!!
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 That's false. Sam's Club will open at regular time on Black Friday as far as store personnel have been told in my club.
ebony0421 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Is there a difference between Costco and Sam's as far as price and items?
akcyr Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Was At Sams last night here and they are opening at 5am on Black Friday! They had it everywhere in the store even the TV's on display were showing that they would be open then.
elena_398 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 I've been a member of Sam's Club for a long time and they don't really have BF sales. They do put some items especially video games on sale with some nice pricing, but don't really participate in the BF sales though (not that I am aware of)
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 All clubs have the option of opening early on any day they choose. So I suppose individual clubs will choose to open early on BF. The one I'm at will not be doing such and from what I've heard so far, only around 3-5% will be opening early. As far as sales go, even those that open early will not have "sales". They may choose that day to lower their prices but the company doesn't use the term "sales" as they want to be known for offering the lowest price possible every day.
elena_398 Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 I would ask to see the manager. Tell him/her whats going on. A vocal face to face complaine will do something more than a comment card
KBsDarling Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Battle Creek Michigan Sams Club will be open at 5am. went today and they have banners up the wazoo about it LOL
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Yes FatRocky, I do work at a Sam's Club. I think it would be a very good idea to fill out a comment card and explain just the type of things he's been doing. People with attitudes like that certainly don't need to be working as a door greeter.
simonalex Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Our Samsclub will be open at 5.00 AM on BF. wonder what they will have specials though???? Simonalex
Demontooth Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 I was getting gas at Sam's yesterday and they had a sign on the gas pump that said join us for special savings Nov. 25, we open at 5 a.m.
tapmba Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 I live in Durham NC. Here also they would be opening up at 5AM on 25th
akcyr Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Checked again, and yes there will be a flyer in the newspaper on thanksgiving day! No sure, but is this a first for Same to be having a BF sale?
ebony0421 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I may have to swing past Sam's on my way from the mall. You guys are almost mapping my bf out for me.
geomacey Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Ours in Altoona is opening at 5AM also. One of the workers told me that there WILL be some exceptional deals ... but unfortunately I couldn't get any more out of him.
darianwiccan Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Just confirmed that the Sam's Club stores in Dayton, OH will be open at 5am on BF and "will have deals".
sigrist_2000 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 i wonder if you have to be a member that day...or maybe it will be a free one-day pass for all...
beckhamhome Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The Sam's clubs around the DFW metroplex in Texas are opening at 5:00 am.
happyrat Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 You never have to be a member to buy at sams, but non members pay 5% extra on everything. Not really a big deal unless you buy something like a computer that cost $1000. If you just shop that one day pay the 5% or bring a friend who is a member. You would have to spend $900 before the 5% charge = cost of $45 membership.
sigrist_2000 Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 You never have to be a member to buy at sams, but non members pay 5% extra on everything. Not really a big deal unless you buy something like a computer that cost $1000. If you just shop that one day pay the 5% or bring a friend who is a member. You would have to spend $900 before the 5% charge = cost of $45 membership.thanx happyrat..not too bad of a charge.
INDY Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The Sam's club in Indy referenced a 5am opening on one of the messages the screens on their gas pumps. Usually they advertise sales and such, but one of them over the weekend said they would be open at 5am on the 25th.
love2beurwifey Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I dont know what time they open but I dont think they be having alot of sales that day
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