Sam's Club Shoppers Can Get Discounts of Up to $220 During This Week's 'Super Savings' Event

What happened

As though the holidays came early, Sam's Club has rolled out its best offer of the year on its Plus membership. Rather than the regular price of $110, Plus membership will be available for new members for $55 through Oct. 15. That's a savings of $55.

What's more, Plus members who are approved for a Sam's Club credit card during the membership drive and make $30 in Sam's Club purchases within 30 days of card approval will receive a $50 statement credit. Approved Club members will receive a $30 statement credit for making $30 in purchases within 30 days of card approval.

So what

In addition to everyday deals, Sam's Club Plus members have access to a host of sweet perks. Here's a sample of some of the benefits Plus members enjoy:

• Free shipping on most online items
• Free curbside pickup
• Free select generic prescriptions
• Extra optical and pharmacy discounts
• 2% back in Sam’s Cash™ on qualifying purchases
• Early shopping hours

According to Scott Ludwig, vice president of membership, Sam's Club,"Our ambition is to create membership experience that demonstrates the value Sam's Club provides to shoppers every day. And we're offering an incredible value with our October membership promotion by giving shoppers access to our Plus membership at its lowest price of the year just in time for the holiday shopping season."

Now what

If you've been on the fence and can't decide if you're ready for a Plus membership, you can snag a Club membership for only $15. That's $35 off the regular Club membership price, a savings of nearly 60%.

As a bonus: If you're a current Club member, you can upgrade to Plus and receive $20 off your purchase of $40 or more (in-club only). Hey, any money that remains in your checking account is a win.

To sweeten the pot, Sam's Club is in the midst of its second big savings event of the month. Members of all levels can enjoy Sam's Club online Super Savings Event with over $11,000 in savings on more than 100 brands. The event begins at 12:01 a.m. EST on Oct. 10, and runs through Oct. 12. Savings include:

• Simplisafe Outdoor System -- $170 off
• HP 17.3" FHD Laptop -- $220 off
• Phillips 65" PFL TV -- $100 off
• bObsweep Robot Vacuum and Mop for Carpets and Hard Floors –- $150 off
• Google Nest Doorbell -- $60 off
• Phillips Sonicare Toothbrush -- $40 off

Whether you're most interested in a Plus membership or Club membership, it may be a while before you see membership discounts this deep again. There's the added benefit of the money you could save by shopping smart at Sam's Club. Let's say you're saving up for a family vacation, or just want to add more to your emergency savings account. Careful shopping at Sam's Club may be just enough to help you meet your goal.