Sam’s Club Members: Grab This 28” Wood Pellet Grill for Just $249 Before Summer Grilling Heats Up
If you’ve been eyeing a wood pellet grill but haven’t pulled the trigger, here’s a reason to stop waiting. Sam’s Club is selling the 28” Member’s Mark Portable Wood Pellet Grill with Steel Wheels for $249 — and if you’ve got a Plus membership, shipping is completely free.
For anyone who’s priced pellet grills lately, $249 is genuinely hard to beat for a setup this size.
What You’re Getting
This is a 28-inch portable pellet grill with steel wheels, so you can actually move it around your patio or pack it for a tailgate without too much hassle. The LCD control panel takes the guesswork out of temperature management — you set it, walk away, and come back to properly smoked ribs or a reverse-seared brisket. Pellet grills are popular for a reason: they combine the convenience of a gas grill with the flavor of real wood smoke, and this Member’s Mark unit hits that sweet spot at a price that doesn’t sting.
Who This Is For
- Backyard BBQ families who want real smoke flavor without babysitting a charcoal fire all afternoon
- First-time pellet grill buyers who want to test the format without spending $500+
- Tailgaters and campers — the steel wheels and portable design make this easier to haul than a full-size unit
- Southern cooking enthusiasts who want to smoke pulled pork, chicken, or sausage links low and slow on weekends
If you’re already eyeing the warmer weekends ahead and your current grill is showing its age, this is a practical upgrade that won’t blow the household budget.
How It Compares
We recently covered a Sam’s Club 36” Pellet Smoker with Induction Burner for $549 — a bigger, more feature-rich option that makes sense if you’re cooking for large gatherings regularly. But if you don’t need the extra cooking surface or the induction burner, paying $300 less for this 28” model is the smarter call. Pellet grills at this price from other retailers typically start around $300–$350 for comparable size, so the Sam’s Club pricing is competitive.
A Few Things to Know
- Membership required: This deal is for Sam’s Club members, and free shipping is tied to the Plus membership tier. If you’re on a base membership, factor in shipping costs — or consider upgrading if you shop Sam’s regularly.
- No listed expiration: The deal was posted in late May, and summer inventory moves fast. Don’t sit on this too long.
- Pellet cost: Pellet grills require wood pellets as fuel, which are an ongoing cost — budget roughly $20–$40 per 20-lb bag depending on brand and wood type.
The Bottom Line
At $249 with free shipping for Plus members, this is one of the more straightforward grill deals of the season. If you’re a Sam’s Club member and summer cookouts are on your calendar, this is worth adding to your cart before it sells out.
Not yet a Sam’s Club Plus member? Signing up gets you free shipping on orders like this one, plus cash rewards and other perks — it can pay for itself quickly if you shop there regularly.