The Sam's Club Plus Membership Perk That Helps You Avoid The Crowd

A Sam's Club membership can save you serious money — provided you avoid some huge Sam's Club shopping mistakes. Chances are you got that membership to save yourself both money and time, which is its own kind of currency. And if you're a Plus member, one of your membership perks could save you some of that too. 

Sam's Club offers a wide range of products, from groceries to clothing to home appliances, so it's a big store that can be hard to navigate when it's full of fellow bargain-hunters. What if you could thin that crowd, moving through mostly empty aisles with ease? You can with a Plus membership, which allows entry into the club up to one hour before it opens to the general public.

Special curbside pickup is one of multiple Sam's Club hacks that help you avoid crowds. Plus members can schedule their curbside pickup orders up to an hour before basic Club members are allowed to. Or if you'd rather avoid the store altogether, Plus members can enjoy free home delivery on orders over $50. For orders less than $50, Plus members pay an $8 fee, while Club members pay $12 for home deliveries, regardless of how much they spend.

Exclusive early shopping and pickup hours and free home delivery to help you avoid crowds are just the beginning. Springing for the Plus membership may be the ultimate Sam's Club shopping tip to save you money. Plus members have more opportunities to earn Sam's Cash, like 2% cash back on qualifying purchases (up to $750 per year), which puts more money back in your pocket (literally, if you choose to cash out in-store).

Plus membership perks also extend to the pharmacy. A 30-day supply of 10 select generic prescriptions is completely free (though there may be a nominal fee in some states) and an equal supply of over 600 generic medications costs $10 or less. Those with eyeglass prescriptions can mosey over to the optical department and find more savings there. When purchasing a pair of glasses (frame and lenses), a second pair is 40% off, making it more affordable to get the perfect eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses at the same time.