If you’ve been eyeing the pellet grill trend but weren’t ready to drop $400–$500, Sam’s Club just gave you a real opening. Members can pick up the 28” Member’s Mark Portable Wood Pellet Grill — 650 square inches of cooking surface, LCD control panel, and steel wheels for portability — for $249, with free shipping on Sam’s Plus membership.
That’s a genuinely competitive price for what you’re getting.
What You’re Getting
Six hundred and fifty square inches is enough real estate to cook a full brisket flat, two racks of ribs, a spatchcocked chicken, AND a dozen burgers at once. The LCD control panel takes the guesswork out of temperature management — you set it, the grill holds it, and you go enjoy your backyard instead of hovering over vents.
The steel wheels earn their mention here too. This is a portable pellet grill in the actual sense — roll it to the tailgate, the driveway cookout, or the campsite without fighting a dead-weight unit. Most pellet grills at this price are immovable once set up.
And the big draw of pellet grilling in general: real wood smoke flavor with the consistency of an oven. Set your temp, load your pellets, and go watch the game.
Why $249 Stands Out
Pellet grills with this much cooking surface typically start around $350–$450 at most big-box retailers. On Amazon, comparable entry-level pellet grills in the 600+ square inch range regularly run $300–$400+ [AFFILIATE:amazon] — and that’s before you factor in shipping.
If you want to compare within Sam’s Club itself, the Members Mark Pro 36” Pellet Smoker comes in at $549 and steps up the size and features considerably. But for the majority of families cooking weekend meals, the 28” model is genuinely plenty — and $300 in savings buys a lot of wood pellets.
Who Should Buy This
This grill is a great fit if you’re:
- A first-time pellet grill buyer who wants to try the format without committing to a $500+ rig
- A family cook who grills on weekends and wants consistent, fuss-free results
- Someone with limited space who needs a unit that can actually be moved and stored
- A Southern BBQ household ready to ditch the propane and get real smoke flavor without buying a full smoker
If you’re running 18-hour overnight brisket cooks every week or cooking for large crowds regularly, you may eventually want to step up — but this grill handles everything a typical backyard cook will throw at it.
A Few Caveats
- This deal requires a Sam’s Club membership — free shipping is specifically tied to Sam’s Plus membership
- No hard expiration date is listed, but summer grill deals at Sam’s Club tend to move fast; popular items like this sell out without warning
- Check your local Sam’s Club for in-store availability if you’d rather skip the wait and roll it home today
The Bottom Line
At $249, the Member’s Mark 28” Wood Pellet Grill is one of the sharper outdoor cooking deals heading into summer. If you’ve got a Sam’s Plus membership and you’ve been thinking about making this the summer you finally try pellet grilling, this is the deal to pull the trigger on.
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