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Annual membership fees going up for Sam’s Club shoppers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sam’s Club shoppers are about to be hit with another price increase.

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For the first time in nearly 10 years, the warehouse club says it’s going to have to raise its price to be a member.

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The entry-level membership fees will see a jump from $45 to $50 a year.

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Sam’s Club premium members will pay $110 instead of $100.

To ease the pain of the price increase, parent company Walmart said it will give members extra Sam’s Cash for the first year.

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The price change will take effect Oct. 17.

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