Sam’s Club: Score a 36” Pellet Smoker with Induction Burner for $549 — Summer BBQ Season Just Got Real
If you’ve been eyeing a serious upgrade to your backyard setup, Sam’s Club just gave you the green light. The Member’s Mark Pro 36” Pellet Smoker with Induction Burner & Smoke Tray is back down to $549 — and Plus members get free shipping tacked on. [AFFILIATE:sams_club]
What Makes This Deal Stand Out
The Member’s Mark Pro Series has built a genuine reputation on deal-hunter forums as one of the best bang-for-your-buck pellet grills you can buy — and this price is closer to its former standard price after a stretch of higher tags. You’re getting a 36-inch cooking surface, a built-in induction burner (huge for side dishes and sauces without leaving the patio), a dedicated smoke tray, and double-walled construction that holds heat efficiently and performs in a range of weather conditions.
That induction burner is worth calling out specifically. Most pellet smokers at this price are grill-only — you’re stuck running inside to finish your baked beans or keep a sauce warm. Having that burner built into the unit is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade that usually shows up on smokers costing several hundred dollars more.
Who This Is Best For
- Backyard BBQ enthusiasts ready to graduate from a basic kettle grill or propane setup
- Southern families hosting regular cookouts who need the capacity to smoke brisket, ribs, and chicken all at once
- Hosts and entertainers who want a set-it-and-forget-it cooking experience without sacrificing flavor
- Sam’s Club Plus members who get free shipping, making the delivered value even stronger
If you’re a casual griller who fires up burgers twice a summer, this might be more smoker than you need. But if the neighborhood ends up at your house every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this is sized and specced exactly right.
How It Compares
Pellet smokers in this range from big-box brands often run $600–$900 for comparable cooking area and features. The Member’s Mark Pro’s double-walled build and bundled induction burner at $549 represent a meaningful value gap — especially with the smoke tray included rather than as an add-on accessory.
A Few Things to Know
- Plus membership required for free shipping. Standard members will want to factor in any shipping costs or pick up in-club if available at their location.
- Deal pricing can move fast. SlickDeals flagged this as a return to a former standard price, which means it’s a recognized good price — but stock at this level won’t sit forever heading into peak summer grilling weeks.
- Pellet smokers require wood pellets to operate, which are an ongoing consumable cost to plan for.
The Bottom Line
At $549 with free shipping for Plus members, the Member’s Mark Pro 36” Pellet Smoker is a legitimate deal for anyone serious about summer BBQ. The induction burner and smoke tray make it more versatile than most competitors at this price point, and the 36-inch deck gives you real capacity for feeding a crowd.
Head to Sam’s Club to grab this before it ticks back up. [AFFILIATE:sams_club]