Sam’s Club Hacks To Make Holiday Gift Shopping Cheaper
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Seychelle Thomas
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The holiday season is right around the corner. By starting your shopping now, you could skip the higher prices that creep up as we get closer to the actual day.
As you start planning which gifts to buy and how you’ll pay for them all, keep these Sam’s Club hacks in mind to save even more on your holiday gift shopping.
Get a Discounted Membership
You’ve enjoyed having a Sam’s Club membership and all the deals it entitles you to. So why not share the wealth by purchasing a Sam’s Club membership for a family member or friend who’s been asking you to borrow the card? New members can get 50% off their first year of membership, which brings the price down to $25.
You can also get a $40 discount on Sam’s Club Plus memberships to upgrade your own Sam’s card. That could help you earn 2% Sam’s cash back on in-club purchases. It also gives you free shipping and delivery for online orders over $50, which could save you even more on gifts.
Use Sam’s ‘Instant Savings,’ Scan & Go and Sam’s Cash
To find the best savings, you’ll want to combine these three tactics:
- Reviewing the instant savings catalog
- Using the Scan & Go app
- Looking for bonus offers
You’ve probably received the Instant Savings mailer from Sam’s Club, but if you aren’t using it to identify the best deals on holiday gifts, you’re missing out. By scanning through the mailer, you’ll find some of the deepest discounts Sam’s offers. Pair that with the Sam’s Scan & Go app for extra savings.
The Scan & Go app sometimes has exclusive deals that you’ll only get through the app. Use your phone to scan items, compare pricing and see “app-only” or “scan-and-go” savings. Next, use your Sam’s Club Plus membership to stack those savings with the Sam’s Cash you’ve earned from previous purchases. That’s a discount on top of the savings you’ve already found.
Buy Gift Cards When They’re Discounted
One of the consistent deals you’ll find at Sam’s Club is discounted gift cards. You’ll often come across multipacks of gift cards for about 20% to 25% off.
If you know your giftee likes a certain brand, gift cards may be one of the easiest gifts you can give. For example, Sam’s Club has a Gap brands gift card worth $50 that’s priced at $39.98.
Stack Member Rewards, Credit Card Perks and Fuel Discounts
If you have the Sam’s Club Mastercard, you can earn boosted Sam’s Cash rewards on categories like gas, dining and in-club purchases. That could help offset the cost of your holiday gifts.
Since the Sam’s Club Mastercard earns 5% on gas for up to $6,000 per year (then 1%), you can use it to fuel up before or after a trip to Sam’s Club, provided your store has a fuel center. The gas discounts per gallon may not seem huge, but over the course of holiday travel or errands, they can add up. Then you use the Sam’s Cash you’ve accumulated towards gifts.
Final Thoughts
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to drain your wallet if you know how to work Sam’s Club to your advantage. By using these hacks, you can stay within budget on your holiday shopping list and save money on quality gifts that everyone will love.
While it can seem like a lot of work to stack these savings hacks, most don’t take much time at all to incorporate into your shopping routine, and the payoff could save you hundreds depending on what you buy.
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