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Jessica Tyler,Jessica TylerApr 25, 2018, 22:21 IST
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Sam's Club is known for its bulk products and huge savings, but it's a members-only store that costs at least $45 a year to join.
You don't need to have a membership to make use of some of Sam's Club's services, like the optical center or food court.
Sam's Club's online store and guest pass policy have also made it easier to shop at Sam's Club without a membership.
Warehouse clubs like Sam's Club are known for their huge savings and the variety of items you can buy in bulk.
To access all of the savings Sam's Club offers, you typically need to enroll in its membership program. The annual fee is $45 for a basic membership and $100 for a "Sam's Plus" premium membership, which includes additional benefits like $10 back for every $500 spent and free shipping on any order.
But there are ways to get around spending that extra $45 or $100 a year, including using a Sam's Club guest pass, buying non-member items like alcohol, and eating at the food court.
Here are more ways to shop at Sam's Club without a membership:
Print out a single day guest pass from Sam's Club's website.
The guest pass allows you to shop at Sam's Club without a membership, but you'll be charged a 10% service fee. California, South Carolina, and Elmsford, NY are exempt from the fee.
Like alcohol, prescription-drug sales can't be limited through a club or a membership, meaning anyone can use the Sam's Club pharmacy to fill prescriptions and buy over-the-counter medication.
Members are allowed to bring up to two guests with them when they go to Sam's Club. Only members can make purchases, however, so you'd have to pay them back for whatever you buy on your trip.
