Warehouse Clubs - Do They Work For You?

[poorgirl]

Somethings are good to buy there. But buyer beware, not all are good deals. Some are the same price as going to your local grocery. The few times that I have been in the past I always spend more money than I intended. So not really a good thing for me.

[Zanzi]

Originally Posted by poorgirl

Somethings are good to buy there. But buyer beware, not all are good deals. Some are the same price as going to your local grocery. The few times that I have been in the past I always spend more money than I intended. So not really a good thing for me.

I really think it comes down to the individual shopper. If you can make the store work for you - great! But if you end up buying more than you can use/afford/wanted, then it is just another lesson in futility, and you won't have to go to a big box store to experience it!

[poorgirl]

Right. My mother shops there on occasion, but for her business. So it IS cheaper for her than a regular store.

[r8rpwr]

I find that fresh dairy products are not a good price at Sam's Club. So, I don't buy milk there. Milk is generally considered a loss leader at the regular grocery stores so you find it for the best price at those places.

[peacherina]

I used to be a member of Sams a few years back but never renewed the membership. I did enjoy it though. Especially their seafood and frozen items.

[JustDucky]

I think it is very easy to spend too much on things you don't need at these clubs. I am not a member, but I went with a friend the other day and more than once, I was almost seduced by the price of the amount I could purchase. I had to keep reminding myself that I don't have a use for the quantity they are selling. If you have a large family I imagine clubs can be a great way to save money.

[Raquelita]

If you have a large family i think warehouse clubs are a great idea! But if there's just two of you i can't see that you'd save enough $$ each year to justify the membership fee.