Sams Club slashes fees to compete with Costco, but members will soon lose this key perk [Video]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sam’s Club recently announced a major deal to entice first-time members, slashing its $50 annual membership fees by 50%. But the offer won’t please Plus members, who will soon lose a coveted perk — as the warehouse-style store tacks a flat rate shipping fee onto most online purchases.

“Hey @SamsClub, how are spinning these new changes and now for plus members, we have to order $50 or more for free shipping??” @Victorino1 posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter after the retailer publicized the change. “You are taking away benefits…”

According to the New York Post, Sam’s Club, which currently offers Plus members free shipping on all purchases, will soon bump that privilege to “qualifying orders of $50 or more.” For those who do not add $50 worth of qualifying items to their digital cart, there is an $8 flat rate fee.

The move, which was announced …