Sam's Club Member Deals: All-Fat Beef Tenderloin / Leftover Towel / Missing Fruit Plus Must-Buy Items ~

Hong Kong people are enthusiastic about shopping in mainland China, especially recently Sam's and Costco supermarkets have become must-visit places! However, a Facebook group called "Sam's Scam Sharing Group" has quickly attracted over 80,000 members, with many sharing their bad consumption experiences and substandard products, ranging from low-quality beef to moldy fruits! The editor has listed 5 shoddy products to help everyone avoid paying the "IQ tax"!

Online users in a Chinese social media group strongly advised against purchasing hot pot beef from Sam's Club, accusing the store of frequently placing lean meat on top of the packaging and all the fatty meat at the bottom. They claim that even transparent packaging makes it difficult to discern, making it feel like you're buying more beef fat than actual beef! Many netizens have been discussing pictures and sarcastically calling it "authentic fatty beef," "making you enjoy the satisfaction of eating barbecue," and "the snowflake beef is so abundant!"

Both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong netizens have complained en masse, calling its chicken "weird" and "dry", with some even saying "This is the worst chicken I've ever eaten in my life"! Some netizens also pointed out that when they tore open the chicken, they could see "layers of seasoning", suggesting that the merchant may have used a syringe to inject seasoning into the meat in order to make it absorb faster and appear larger and more full. This sight completely kills their appetite!

Another signature product from Sam's Club, the "Muffin Cake," has also been criticized by netizens. They say that while it looks substantial, with each cake being about the size of a fist, it falls apart and oozes out a lot of oil when you bite into it! Netizens have said things like "too sweet," "especially greasy, gets your hands oily just touching it, the cake batter seems to be soaked in oil," "it crumbles just by touching it," and "it's wasteful not to eat it, but it's too greasy after eating."

Hong Kong residents who come to Sam's Club to shop usually choose fresh fruits. However, this netizen's experience is even more regrettable. She bought several rotten avocados and it’s unimaginable that she cut one after another, all of which were bad.

Another netizen in a Chinese social media group shared a strange sanitary pad design. He bought a box of pads and was surprised to find that one side of the pad was designed in a lateral shape, which caused some netizens to laugh and comment on it as "leaks on one side, guaranteed leaks on the other." Netizens who had also purchased the same brand also stated that this "Organyc" sanitary pad was a "huge disappointment and a terrible product". After opening it, it emitted a foul odor that could be clearly smelled even from a distance, making people feel very uncomfortable.

Recently, there are cross-border buses from Hong Kong that directly reach Sam's Club Futian branch. They transport people from Kowloon and various districts in New Territories to the north for shopping all day long, with fares starting at just $65. Check out the boarding and alighting locations as well as the bus schedule for Sam's Club direct buses!

Sam's Club adopts a membership system for entry. Customers need to show their digital membership card to enter and checkout. Membership applications can be processed through the WeChat mini-program, but currently, it is only open to applicants with Chinese identity cards, starting at ¥260 per year (approximately HK$280). For Hong Kong residents, it is recommended to bring your Hong Kong Return Permit and mainland China mobile number to the customer service center of Sam's Club in person to register for membership. After registration, customers can enjoy all the member benefits of Sam's Club using their newly opened membership card. There are three steps to apply for a Sam's Club membership: Step 1: Download the Sam's Club mobile app. Step 2: Bring your Hong Kong Return Permit to the store in person, and present your mainland China mobile number for SMS verification. Step 3: At the store, show your identity document and phone to staff and take a photo of your membership card on site to complete the registration process.

Netizens from mainland China recommend the following must-buy foods at Sam's Club: roast chicken, roast beef rolls, tiramisu, mochi buns, strawberries, ribeye steak, pineapple buns, cherries, and so on. Image source: Lianhuajing @ Xiaohongshu

Without relying on agents, you can also choose to shop directly online at home! Just download and use the JD App with your phone. Step 1: Download the JD App and register as a member ([iOS]/[Android]). Step 2: In the account settings, under "Address Management", add a mainland China shipping address, which can be a consolidation warehouse address. Step 3: Then, you can enter the "Sam's Club Official Flagship Store" to select products. After they are shipped to the mainland consolidation warehouse, they will be consolidated and shipped to Hong Kong.