How to save on costco and Sam's Club purchases without membership
Costco is one of America's favorite shopping spots. Costco's annual membership fee is $ 60, Sam's Club $ 45 and BJ's $ 55. CNBC.
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But if the store is far from your home or if you do not plan to regularly purchase a large number of goods there, buying a membership is not the best option.
However, there are several ways to take advantage of Costco, BJ's or Sam's Club club prices without paying an annual fee.
Shop for which you do not need to be a member of the club
Eye examination
To make an appointment with the optometrist in the store, as a rule, membership is not required, and the cost of the examination itself is lower. According to Angieslist.com, the average cost of eye examinations in the US is just over $ 100. Whereas in these stores, such an examination will cost about $ 70. For example, in Southlake, Texas, costco eye tests cost $ 65. At the Sam`s Club in Columbia, Missouri, you will pay $ 59. But only club members can buy glasses or contact lenses there. Although no one forbids to consult an ophthalmologist in a store, and then use the prescription he wrote out elsewhere.
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Alcohol
Depending on your state of residence, you may be able to purchase alcohol from warehouse stores without a membership. This is a great way to save money, especially if you are buying Kirkland branded alcohol. This brand has versions of vodka, whiskey, scotch, tequila, as well as several red and white wines, so there is a wide choice. For example, a 1,75 liter bottle of Kirkland vodka costs $ 19,99. The same one in Total Wines & More will cost you a little over $ 29. Whereas for a small bottle of Gray Goose from Total Wines & More you will pay twice the price, just over $ 51.
Prescription drugs
In some states, prescription drugs can be purchased at Costco and Sam's Club without membership. Prices there are often lower, but it is better to call in advance and see if the store sells prescription medicine to a non-member of the club.
Sign up for product delivery service
BJ's, Sam's Club and Costco partner with Instacart's product delivery service. Even without being a member of the club, you can receive goods from there through Instacart. An annual membership that includes free shipping costs $ 99. Or pay a shipping cost of $ 3,99 for orders of at least $ 35.
Through Instacart's delivery service at BJ's, you can buy a box with 24 large eggs for $ 7,49 (31 cents per egg) and 40 bottles of Polish spring water for $ 6,99 (17 cents per bottle). For comparison: by placing an order in the Shop Rite chain of stores, you will pay $ 10,32 for two dozen eggs (43 cents per egg) and $ 5,49 for 24 bottles of the same water (about 23 cents per bottle). (For example, prices are in stores at Fort Lee, New Jersey.)
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Reconciliation of prices with competitors
Check the pricing policy in your favorite stores to see if they will match the promotional offers of storehouses. Prices in Target and Kohl stores will most often correspond to Costco prices, which means you can get the same discounts without membership. For example, 30 Charmin toilet rolls at Costco cost $ 24,49, while Target costs $ 29,99.
You can also have lunch at Costco. A hot dog there costs $ 1,50, Caesar - $ 3,99, a whole pizza - $ 9,95.
Costco employees must ask you to present your membership card upon entry. But if you came to the company with a member of the Costco club, then you will be allowed to go to a restaurant where you can dine at competitive prices.
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