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10 Discount Sam’s Club Buys That Make the Membership Worth It

You can save more with Member's Mark items at Sam's Club than if you bought them somewhere else.

Pack of wild caught Alaska sockeye salmon from Sam's Club
Updated Sept. 12, 2025
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The next time you head to Sam's Club, pay attention to the warehouse giant's store brand, Member's Mark.

Sam's Club carries plenty of options under its Member's Mark label that are less expensive than the name brand but just as good in quality and taste. A Sam's Club membership can save so much money once you get all your essentials and pay less for great quality. Sign us up!

Make the most out of your Sam's Club membership by checking out these 10 Sam's Club options that could help you save money.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Decorative Handwoven Storage Baskets (set of 4)

Courtesy of Sam's Club

Price: $49.98

These Member's Mark Decorative Handwoven Storage Baskets come in a pack of four in either black or grey, depending on what you need for your home.

You can get similar woven storage baskets at Target, but they'll cost you $15 for one, making a four-pack cost $60.

Member's Mark White and Chocolate Cupcakes

Courtesy of Sam's Club Chocolate Cupcakes

Price: $16.48

No party is complete without cupcakes, and you can get enough to feed the whole crowd at Sam's Club with a 30-count Member's Mark package of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes

At just over fifty cents per cupcake, you'll save a bundle compared to the 12 mini cupcakes for $4.79 at Target. You'll end up with 36 mini cupcakes for around the same price as 30 regular-sized at Sam's Club.

Member's Mark Italian Style Beef Meatballs

Courtesy of Sam's Club Member's Mark Italian Style Beef Meatballs

Price: $17.98

Meatballs are a great appetizer for a party or an easy meal with some spaghetti, and they cost around 19 cents per ounce at Sam's Club.

Target also has Italian-style meatballs under its Good and Gather label for $6.29 or 24 cents per ounce, so you may want to let those meatballs roll on by.

 

Member's Mark Lounge Throw Seasonal Designs

Courtesy of Sam's Club mark lounge throw

Price: $10.88

Member's Mark has a soft throw blanket that measures 60 by 70 inches and comes in several different (but equally adorable) seasonal prints.

We particularly love this one with dogs and pumpkins, but there is also a summer-themed one with lemons, and a few winter-holiday themed ones you'll love for the cold weather days. At this price, you can grab one for each season. 

Member's Mark Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

Courtesy of Sam's Club Member's Mark Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

Price: $12.88

Enjoy delicious caramels encased in milk chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt in a 36-ounce container from your local Sam's Club.

Walmart sells a 36-ounce jar of Sanders sea salt caramels for $27. Save big with your Sam's Club membership instead.

Member's Mark Blueberry Muffins

Courtesy of Sam's Club Blueberry Muffins

Price: $5.98

Start your morning off right with a blueberry muffin from Sam's Club that features plenty of blueberries and is sure to keep you going all day.

Blueberry muffins are also on the shelves at Walmart, and for a dollar less too, but the $3.98 muffins come in a pack of four and not six muffins. That makes them more expensive per muffin than the Sam's Club version.

Member's Mark Wild-Caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

Courtesy of Sam's Club Member's Mark Wild-Caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

Price: $24.94

Salmon is a healthy fish option that you can cook with different toppings or toss on your grill in the summer. It's also easy to grab when you have a two-pound bag from Sam's Club.

You can also get Alaskan Sockeye Salmon at Target for $13.99 for one pound, making it about $1.50 cheaper at Sam's Club than at Target.

Shopping pro tip: This month's best deals

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September marks the start of a new season and a new shopping mindset. As summer winds down, it's the perfect time to take advantage of transitional savings and post-summer sales. Look for deals on:

  • Light layers and early fall fashion
  • Outdoor clearance items
  • Back-to-school essentials
  • For grocery savings, grab peak-season produce, like apples, squash, grapes, and sweet potatoes

As retailers begin to roll out fall promotions, September is the sweet spot for scoring deals on both end-of-summer clearances and early autumn items. Shop now to get the best of both seasons.

Member's Mark Beach Towels

Courtesy of Sam's Club Member's Mark Beach Towels

Price: $19.98

When it's time for the pool, beach, or even lake day, Sam's Club has you covered with a two-pack of Member's Mark towels, making each 40-by-72-inch 100% cotton towel less than $10 each. For reference, West Elm sells the same size beach towels for $29.50 each.

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Member's Mark Clear Plastic Cups

Courtesy of Sam's Club Clear Plastic Cups

Price: $11.98

It's time to party, and you'll know your guests have plenty to drink when you buy 264 clear plastic 9-ounce cups at Sam's Club for 4.5 cents per cup.

Walmart also has the 9-ounce cups but in a pack of 100, which costs you 4.7 cents per cup or $4.68 for the pack.

It may be a better idea to get the bigger pack and make sure your friends and family are well-hydrated at your next party.

Quick tips: How to save on your grocery bill

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Grocery shopping doesn't have to break the bank when you use the right strategies. Here are three quick tips for reducing food expenses:

  • Buy store brands instead of name brands whenever possible.
  • Always make sure to compare unit prices, not just sticker prices.
  • Join your store's loyalty program so you don’t miss out on member discounts.

Even though something like choosing coupons in your grocery store app can feel like an annoying task, the savings can really add up.

Member's Mark Apple Lattice Pie

Courtesy of Sam's Club honeycrisp apple lattice pie

Price: $10.98

There's nothing quite like an apple pie, and you can get a big 72-ounce version at Sam's Club.

You could try an apple pie at Walmart, but the Freshness Guaranteed Apple Pie comes in a 24-ounce version for $5.87.

You would have to spend $17.61 to get the same amount of pie at Walmart as you would at Sam's Club for about $7 less. So, opting for the warehouse retailer will help you save money shopping.

Bottom line

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Check out the Sam's Club versions of products the next time you head to the retailer to help you save money.

Don't forget to make a list before you start shopping to help you stick to your budget and save money on groceries and other items when you shop.

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