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Bentonville, AR—July 22, 2010— Sam’s Club is hosting an open house beginning Friday, August 6 through Sunday August 8 for members and guests alike to take advantage of savings from everyday needs for home and works, and throughout key back to school departments including electronics.
Sam’s Club limits open house events and has only held a few throughout its history, including an event two years ago to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. During an open house, non members can shop Sam’s Club for free and are not required to pay the customary 10 percent service fee should they make a purchase.
“We’re hosting this open house to welcome families with children in school and college to experience how Sam’s Club can simplify their back-to-school shopping,” said Mike Turner, senior vice president, Membership at Sam’s Club. “This event is also ideal for small business owners to try Sam’s Club and let us show how we can save them both time and money with member benefits like Click and Pull and invoice comparisons.” Turner added, “This is a great opportunity for our members to bring friends and family to try Sam’s Club risk free.”
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I don't know why they don't just open the doors and do away with the membership fees completely. They would get more sales from people like me. I grudge being asked to pay for the privelege of spending my money at your store.