Warehouse stores beat everything else with their bulk items and huge savings, and Sam's Club is no different. Purchasing an annual membership at the warehouse store is definitely worth it, but not many members know how to make full use of their cards to get the most discounts.
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00:00These hacks make shopping at Sam's Club a no-brainer.
00:04You'll learn the ins and outs of the store so you can always find the best deals, whether
00:08that means decoding the price tag or using the technology at your disposal to make shopping
00:13a breeze.
00:14Waiting in line
00:15No one likes to dilly-dally, but even after you've spent an hour combing through the aisles
00:19for your bulk mac and cheese and flats of granola, you face a challenge — waiting
00:23in line.
00:25Sometimes it feels like you spend more time waiting in line than you do shopping.
00:29Sam's Club knows this, and they know just how annoying it can be.
00:32That's why they created an app called Scan & Go that helps shoppers purchase everything
00:37they need without having to bother with those pesky long lines.
00:41All you have to do to use the app is download it to your phone, then head to the store.
00:46Scan items you want to purchase with the app, then pay right on your phone.
00:50An employee at the exit will check your e-receipt as you head out the door to confirm you've
00:54paid, and then you're free to go on your way, all without having to bother with the waiting,
00:59unloading, and loading your cart at the checkout line.
01:02It turns out that while you shop, you can get your car worked on, too.
01:06You can get tires installed for $15 each, but the benefits you get after they're installed
01:11are what make the deal worth it.
01:13You'll benefit from complementary tire balancing, rotation, tire pressure monitoring, and flat
01:18repair for the life of the tire.
01:20You'll also be a beneficiary of three years of emergency roadside tire service, and will
01:25gain an extended warranty on your tires that covers road hazards like punctures, cuts,
01:30and impact brakes, which usually aren't covered under the original manufacturer's warranty.
01:35You'll drive out of Sam's Club with a car full of groceries and peace of mind, knowing
01:39that your tires are taken care of for a few more years.
01:42Sometimes, looking for low ticket prices on the shelf isn't enough when you're searching
01:47for the best deals in town.
01:49Even marked-down items can be reduced further.
01:52So how do you know you're getting the best deal now and that you shouldn't wait?
01:56At Sam's Club, there's a code on each price tag that can give you a clue.
02:00You'll see the letters N, A, or C.
02:02N stands for Never Out, and these items are the least likely to go on sale since they're
02:08always in stock.
02:09A stands for Active, which means they still have plenty in stock, but the price is likely
02:14to be reduced in the future.
02:16For the best deals, look for tags labeled with a C.
02:19The C stands for Canceled, meaning the item isn't going to be restocked, and they're trying
02:24to get rid of it all to free up shelf space.
02:27Don't wait, as if you miss it, it's not coming back.
02:30Another clue that you're getting the best deal?
02:32Check for items that are priced ending in one penny, like $1.91.
02:37This means the item isn't just on sale, but that it's a clearance item.
02:41We love shopping warehouse clubs for the huge savings, but the actual experience of being
02:46in the store can be a nightmare.
02:48Thankfully, at Sam's Club, you can avoid the madness with a benefit that comes with
02:52basic membership.
02:54They've initiated an in-store pickup program that allows you to place your order online
02:58and then pick it up in the store, ready to go, the next day.
03:02Not only is it easier to find what you need using the internet search tool instead of
03:06just winging it in the store, but it's also easier to spot great deals.
03:11You'll end up saving big both cash-wise and time-wise, something that's honestly priceless
03:16when you're busy and on a budget.
03:18Depending on your location, Sam's Club Pharmacy offers health screenings to check for high
03:23blood pressure, cholesterol levels, vision, and hearing.
03:26They also sell glasses, hearing equipment, and have a full pharmacy, so if there's anything
03:30you need after your screening, you're able to get it right in store.
03:34Here's where you might want to start looking into a Sam's Club Plus membership.
03:38Some medications are outright free, although this varies by state.
03:42If you take several medications each month, you'll get 200 different prescriptions for
03:47just $4 and 400 others for $10 and some other generic drugs for free.
03:52You can also get many of your pets' medications there, too, for a fraction of the price you
03:57might pay elsewhere.
03:58They have around 200 different medications for our furry friends, and that makes it easier
04:03to keep everyone healthy.
04:06Waking up at the crack of dawn to get your shopping done is usually a futile exercise.
04:11After all, what's to stop literally everyone else from joining you in your attempt to shop
04:15crowd-free?
04:16Well, Sam's Club has a solution in the form of an additional perk for its Plus members.
04:21For just $55 a year more than a basic $45 membership, Plus members have exclusive early
04:28access to the store.
04:30From 7 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, Plus cardholders can get their shopping done without
04:35having to worry about being hassled by the crowds, a benefit that's almost worth the
04:39price of admission all by itself.