Having a membership to a warehouse club feels special — savings are pretty much guaranteed every time you shop! But, not every warehouse club is created equal. According to shoppers, Sam’s Club reigns supreme over competitors like Costco when it comes to things like produce, cold cuts, almond milk, batteries, toilet paper and “the greatest bacon of all time.” While shopping at the superstore doesn’t come free (you have to pay to join the club), we’ll let you in on a little secret: Sam’s Club is currently offering annual memberships for just $15 — that’s 70% off! There are even some exciting new perks for members. But don’t wait, because this deal only lasts until September 30.
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This deeply discounted deal is for the Club membership, which typically costs $50 for the year. Even if you only shop at Sam’s Club once per month, the perks of the membership are worth way more than $15.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
For just $15 — about the cost of dinner — you can earn huge savings at Sam’s Club for 356 days. That’s a whopping $35 off the usual price tag and way less expensive than Costco, which just raised its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Think of it this way: You’ll get lower prices on everything from household staples (laundry detergent, toilet paper, milk) to big-ticket items (TVs, vacuums) just by spending $1.25 per month. Pretty sweet, huh?
Why do I need this? 🤔
If you’re tired of constantly driving to the supermarket and getting sticker shock at checkout, then Sam’s Club is for you. As a member, you can stock up on all those essentials that seem to run out right away (“Didn’t I just buy paper towels?”) as well as greats like Sam’s Club’s exclusive in-house brand Member’s Mark, which features scores of items you want and need at reduced prices (household staples, groceries and more).
There’s also a particularly exciting new perk for Club members moving forward: free curbside pickup on eligible items when you spend a minimum of $50. Order online, roll up in your car, have a team member load the goodies for you and then go about your life. Could it be any easier? If you don’t hit that spend cap, don’t fret — you’ll only be charged the current $4 fee for curbside pickup. (Curbside pickup is always free for Plus members — no minimum required.
Even if you only shop at Sam’s once per month, the perks of the membership are worth way more than $15. Here’s a rundown of what’s on offer:
✔️ 12-month Club membership and a complimentary membership for one person in your household
✔️ Instant Savings, which are markdowns on already low prices.
✔️ Free shipping on eligible orders $50 or more
✔️ Faster checkout thanks to Scan & Go
✔️ New express delivery for only $8
✔️ Free curbside pickup on eligible items $50 or more
✔️ Low gas prices
You’ll also have access to the Sam’s Club app. Customers sing its praises and use it for deliveries, ordering curbside pickup and the Scan & Go, which lets you buy as you shop! Said one customer: “Scan and Go is the best invention ever, it even works at the gas pumps!” Added another: “So much quicker. I can’t comprehend the people who still use self-checkout or the checkout lines.”
If you’re interested in the Plus membership, which is discounted from $110 to a low $50, you’ll get everything mentioned above, along with free curbside pickup (no minimum needed), early shopping at select locations and free delivery on qualifying orders when you spend a minimum of $50. But the most exciting new offer for Plus members is that they get free same-day delivery on orders over $50 that are placed by 1pm local time.
What reviewers say 💬
Shoppers agree that Sam’s Club is the place to go for all your food and home needs — and it often gets better grades than Costco.
“I have purchased deli meat and always get grossed out by the consistency of Costco brand cold cuts,” reported one. “But I regularly buy Sam’s Member’s Mark cold cuts (pretty much all of them). They last a long time too. Whenever we go on a trip or have guests at lunchtime, I always stock up and make subs (with their bakery bread — I love their ciabatta rolls).”
Another satisfied customer said: “Sam’s blows away Costco in terms of spices, drinks and snacks. I’m also partial to the rotisserie chicken bites and the carnitas.”
Even the TP gets raves: “The toilet paper is better by far. Soft like Charmin but holds up way better.”
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Want more? Upgrade to Sam’s Plus Membership, which is now $50 (that’s $60 off the usual price). You’ll get all the Club memberships and then some (free curbside pickup on all orders, pharmacy savings and more). Don’t wait: The discount ends September 30.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.