12 Sam’s Club Secrets Employees Want You To Know

Sam’s Club is a great place to save on groceries and other items. But you might save even more at the retailer if you know how to use some insider tips.

Check out these club secrets that employees want you to know so that you can save more money or simply be a better guest the next time you visit a Sam’s Club.

Is there something you want from Sam’s Club even though you don’t have a membership? Check the retailer’s website and see if you can order it there and have it delivered. Non-members are allowed to shop this way.

However, Sam’s Club charges an additional 10% fee for non-member purchases. So, factor that fact in when shopping.

If you decide you don’t want those eggs or ice cream bars after all, please don’t leave them on a shelf.

Sam’s Club employees would like you to return them to where you got them in the freezer or refrigerated section. They can be difficult to clean up if left on shelves.

There may be something you’re looking for but don’t see. If so, Sam’s Club employees will be happy to help out.

Feel free to ask the butchers behind the counter if you’re searching for a particular type of meat or check with customer service to see if they can help you find another item.

The employees want you to be satisfied with your membership and are willing to help out.

Sam’s Club can be busy on nights or weekends, and it may be hard for staff to prepare a 16-inch pizza for you right before you leave.

Instead, consider stopping by the Sam’s Club Cafe and putting in your order for large items like pizzas before you start shopping. When you’re done, your order will be hot and ready to go right as you walk out the door.

Prescriptions are expensive, so shopping around and finding the best deals is an excellent way to save money shopping.

The Sam’s Club Pharmacy may have lower costs on some of your prescriptions, and you don’t need a membership to fill out a prescription there.

Sam’s Club won't accept the coupons you clip. Instead, keep an eye out for Sam’s Club Instant Savings, which features a variety of price breaks.

Remember that warehouse retailers can save you money on groceries even without coupons compared to your local grocery store because you’re buying in bulk.

Pay attention to the numbers in the bottom left corner of Sam’s Club price tags. There’s a letter at the end of them that could tell you quite a bit about the product.

Reports say these letters can tell you if a product will be on the shelves for a while. According to these reports, an “A” means “active,” signaling the product will be around for a while and is unlikely to be deeply discounted anytime soon.

On the other hand, clearance items are marked with a “C,” and seasonal items will have an “S.”

Sam’s Club has a great app for members to make shopping a breeze and help you find good deals.

Download the app to your phone and take advantage of features like Scan & Go, which can help you scan purchases, pay for them via the app, and skip the checkout line.

Walmart owns Sam’s Club, so you can use a Walmart gift card for your next shopping trip to Sam’s Club.

The deal can also be reversed, allowing you to use Sam’s Club gift cards at Walmart. And those same gift cards can also be used to shop online at the websites of either store.

Store brands can be a great way to save extra money without compromising quality.

Check out Member’s Mark items at Sam’s Club. They can help you keep more money in your wallet and may be just as good as the name-brand competition.

Sam’s Clubs usually close at 8 p.m., but you generally are allowed to continue shopping past closing time if you are still in the store.

However, remember that employees can’t leave until the customers are gone. That means employees may have to work past closing time until all customers complete their shopping.

So, show some courtesy and try to wrap up your shopping and check out before 8 p.m.

Some state regulations forbid retailers from restricting alcohol sales to members only.

Check if your state requires stores to sell alcohol regardless of membership status. You might be able to save some extra cash at places like Sam’s Club to stock your bar even if you are not a member.

Sam’s Club is a great place to get ahead financially by saving on bulk purchases. You might save even more cash by following some of the tips above.

You can also use this list's employee secrets to become a better Sam’s Club customer.