Is a Good Sam membership worth the $?

Hybrid 233T · 03-28-2013, 10:04 PM

Hi All,

The wife was thinking we should get a Good SAM membership for the discount's. She thinks it will help save on gas and other items for South Dakota trip. Does anyone have a membership and is it worth the $200 to $300 investment?

Taylorgso · 03-28-2013, 10:17 PM

Where did you come up with the $300 figure. It's $20 per year. And yes it's worth it.

Hybrid 233T · 03-28-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylorgso

Where did you come up with the $300 figure. It's $20 per year. And yes it's worth it.

I called these guys yesterday and was quoted between $200 and $300 (believe it or not) for a premium package that allows a savings of $0.06 (regular) per gallon of gas. Only at select gas station that I have never heard of by the way. In addition, discounts on camp sites (only at Sam Goody sites). Also the regular 10% at Camping World. When I brought a membership last year I remember only paying around $27.00 at Camping World. What the hell happened to the pricing??? Maybe I am missing something!

kho6658 · 03-28-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylorgso

Where did you come up with the $300 figure. It's $20 per year. And yes it's worth it.

X2. My membership has already paid for its self with a trip to CW and a couple of CGs that we have already stayed at this year.

Taylorgso · 03-28-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid 233T

I called these guys yesterday and was quoted between $200 and $300 (believe it or not) for a premium package that allows a savings of $0.06 (regular) per gallon of gas. Only at select gas station that I have never heard of by the way. In addition, discounts on camp sites (only at Sam Goody sites). Also the regular 10% at Camping World. When I brought a membership last year I remember only paying around $27.00 at Camping World. What the hell happened to the pricing??? Maybe I am missing something!

Go to their website. You can join from there! Once you're a member you can apply for the gas card. If a member, discounts are automatic at CampingnWorld. And many other campgrounds offer GS discounts.

Witch Doctor · 03-29-2013, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid 233T

Hi All,

The wife was thinking we should get a Good SAM membership for the discount's. She thinks it will help save on gas and other items for South Dakota trip. Does anyone have a membership and is it worth the $200 to $300 investment?

It sounds like they are quoting you the ROADSIDE SERVICE plan. That's different then the camping and discount GS membership.

Oaklevel · 03-29-2013, 05:31 AM

Either they were quoting a 3 yr. roadside service or maybe it was a lifetime membership....yearly membership is around $20 I did go & do the lifetime time with the camping world discounts & the campground discounts it has paid for itself. But it was a little less than $200 but they gave me credit for time served LOL.....................

Good Luck.................

BarryD0706 · 03-29-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid 233T

... that allows a savings of $0.06 (regular) per gallon of gas. Only at select gas station that I have never heard of by the way.

From what I've seen, that discount is off a marked-up price. You'd end up paying more to buy there.

Oaklevel · 03-29-2013, 12:44 PM

On the Good Sam Web site, it has a current special of $17 a year if you join for 5 years.

The fuel is at Pilot & Flying Js I see them all over but they are truck stops usually on the interstates & not always the cheapest, there are over 500 of them in the US.

The best deals are the free shipping (over $100 purchase) @ camping word & the other camping world discounts

The campgrounds that accept Good Sam for a 10% savings

Go to their web site to check out the other benefits...................

RoadTrip · 03-29-2013, 12:52 PM

You are getting the price for the Roadside Service plan (like AAA). We just bought our membership and got the 5 year deal - was $85 if memory serves.

And for that $17 per year - that's 2 camping trips and cost is covered. Not to mention the discount at CampingWorld.

Hybrid 233T · 04-05-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadTrip

You are getting the price for the Roadside Service plan (like AAA). We just bought our membership and got the 5 year deal - was $85 if memory serves.

And for that $17 per year - that's 2 camping trips and cost is covered. Not to mention the discount at CampingWorld.

Hi RoadTrip,

Thanks for the information I will follow up with them again. This time I will ask more questions regarding prices and plans.

SabreDoc · 04-05-2013, 08:37 AM

Regarding the roadside service, I insure my 5er through GEICO and the Emergency Roadside Service portion of the policy works out to $15.80/yr.
Honestly, the only thing I've used my GS membership for is the CW discounts. There isn't a Pilot or Flying-J within 50 miles of me and I do mostly local camping. I may investigate their ESP when my new unit's warranty expires though.
Doc

Idahocamper · 05-28-2013, 06:11 PM

I also think they quoted you for Roadside Plan. Check the website for current joining offers. Others have mentioned where savings come from, also remember that some CW centers offer propane to GS members for $1.99/gal Tues/Wed.

fanrgs · 05-28-2013, 06:51 PM

We paid $25 for our annual GS membership at CW and got a $25 coupon to use at any GS RV park. We did the same last year and used the coupon at a $28/night GS park, so we broke even on the membership. Then we use the 10% discount at a CW only 5 miles from our house when they have items we need on sale. Those sale prices are frequently as cheap as Walmart prices on the same or similar items. Finally, as a GS member, we also get E-mailed discount coupons directly from CW. Last Friday, we used a $10 off total purchase coupon to get $9.75 in items we needed for our upcoming Alaska trip for free. So, we think the GS membership is well worth the cost.

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