Whether or not you can save money at wholesale clubs really depends on your situation. But in general there are some good deals to be had at wholesale clubs. These are some ways you can save.
Buy Meat and Cheese in Bulk
Buy large packages of meat, poultry and cheese and break them down into quantities right-sized for your family. Over time, the savings versus local supermarket prices can be significant. Stock your freezer!
Shop the Perimeter
The best buys are around the perimeter. For instance, organic milk, eggs, and sliced bread are often substantially cheaper at a club store. The center section is where random impulse buys lurk, like pajamas, toys, and books.
Know A Good Deal by Unit Pricing
Since bigger doesn't necessarily mean cheaper, be sure you know the best unit price on items and take a calculator.
Know Your Store's Policy on Coupons
Savings will add up quicker if your bulk food store accepts coupons. BJ's is the only bulk store to accept manufacturer's coupons, and they have store coupons available in flyers and online. They have printable BJ's coupons available at their website.
Shop with FREE Memberships
Most wholesale clubs offer a period of FREE memberships for you to try out the store. BJ's is currently offering a FREE 60 day Membership!
Below is a list of the BJ's clubs in Pennsylvania:
· Allentown · Camp Hill · Plymouth Meeting · Downingtown · Langhorne · Lancaster · Oaks
· Philadelphia · South Philadelphia · Quakertown ·Reading · Springfield · Stroudsburg
· Warrington · York :: Find a BJ's club near you HERE!
Giveaway
BJ's is giving one lucky reader a $50 BJ's gift card to spend in their store! This giveaway will end on 3/28! Here's how to enter:
- Leave a tip you've used at a bulk store or wholesale club in the comments below. Leave your email address along with your tip.
- Tell us something (specific) you can always get at a great price at a wholesale or bulk store. Leave your email address.
- "Like" Money Saving Madness on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Leave a comment letting us know along with your email.
- Subscribe to Money Saving Madness via a RSS Reader or by Email Subscription.
- Tell your friends about this giveaway via Facebook, Twitter or blog entry along with a link, then come back and let us know you did along with your email.
BJ's Wholesale Club provided the $50 Gift card for this giveaway. I was not compensated in any way.
63 comments:
I always get the large containers of Nestle'd Quik because it is soo much cheaper than at a regular store.
email subscriber
judyylee@hotmail.com
facebook fan
judyylee@hotmail.com
It is so important to know prices before shopping at a big box store warehouse. The best ones give store coupons and allow you to pair with manfuctures Qs too. Don't overbuy!
pmpamelann at gmail dot com
Sam's Club has the 60-count Swiss Miss with Marshmallows for $6+ change. That's around 60 cents per 10 pack box.
pmpamelann at gmail com
I like MSM on Facebook and follow on twitter @ bhuebhue
pmpamelann at gmail dot com
email subscriber
pmpamelann at gmail dot com
BJs lets you use coupons and they have store coupons as well. If something has 2 of something in a pack, you can use 2 coupons that is a $ off 1 item.
jenfitz42@aol.com
I always buy the big Countrytime lemonade mix at BJs. It's much cheaper there.
jenfitz42@aol.com
I follow you on facebook
jenfitz42@aol.com
I get your rss feeds
jenfitz42@aol.com
The toilet paper and paper towels are NOT always cheaper at the big box stores - check prices!
Facebook Follower
lilfishy77@hotmail.com
I make sure to stack my coupons at BJs. I saved $12 on one box of diapers last week with a $7 BJs coupon and a $5 mfr coupon! I also always pick up 1/2 and 1/2 when I'm there, along with the double pack of bread. Don't forget to pick up the unpublished store coupons by the door (or they may still have them at customer service)!
lilfishy77@hotmail.com
I always get baking supplies at wholesale club.
"Like" Money Saving Madness on Facebook@tcarolinep JessieKatie s
I'm a subscriber
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/51093476745560064
Look for coupons issued by wholesale stores to max the saving!
A gallon of milk at BJ's is almost always cheaper than the grocery store price. You don't have to buy more than one gallon at BJ's either!
I always shop for Reggiano Parmesan at BJ's. It's a lot cheaper than the grocery store. For those who are not familiar with Reggiano Parmesan, it is "real" parmesan. Once you have the real thing, you can't go back.
I also like to get my chocolate milk mix there, also soy milk.
sunniewoodyplus2@ msn.com
Iam an email subscriber.
sunniewoodyplus2@ msn.com
Baking supplies are always a good deal, flour, sugar, spices (only if there are some you use a lot of). I never buy paper products, there are always better deals on tp and paper towels.
theichaels2@yahoo.com
Baking Soda!!! I buy 13lb bags for $5.95. That's an awesome price, especially if you use the coupons at BJs. (i'm potty training right now so we're going through a lot of it with laundry:)
theichaels2@yahoo.com
You can use a store coupon and multiple manufacturers coupons on many products. For example, if you are buying a three pack of an item, you could use a store coupon and three manufacturers coupons on that one item.
aaron dot watnik at gmail dot com
The organic milk is cheaper at BJs by far.
Didn't realize you could stack coupons there.
doreenmelkonian@yahoo.com
email subscriber too.
doreenmelkonian@yahoo.com
facebook fan too.
doreenmelkonian@yahoo.com
I have found the deli has very competitive prices. I buy the cheese and freeze some so that it will last the whole week. (if my kids see it in the fridge, they eat it faster!)
dgibson29 (at) cox (dot) net
Meats are usually cheaper, and we stock up and freeze!
jessicamuck@aol.com
email subscriber
jessicamuck@aol.com
I always seem to find milk at a great price!
jessicamuck@aol.com
I buy large blocks of cheese because it is much cheaper than at the grocery store.
Also, Costco has some wonderful organic products with good prices.
lizbethstair at gmail dot com
In addition to in-store coupons, I also bring along coupons I clipped from the newspaper or printed online when shopping at BJs.
shelbywinchell@gmail.com
I buy bread at BJs. I get two loaves for the price of one loaf at the store. It's a big savings.
shelbywinchell@gmail.com
I'm an email subscriber.
shelbywinchell@gmail.com
My tip is to go to a wholesale store with a friend and then you can split some of the large packs of items.
loveforcoupons@gmail.com
I subscribe to your emails.
loveforcoupons@gmail.com
I like you on Facebook!
loveforcoupons@gmail.com
One tip I have is if you are a small family think about splitting some of the things with another small family.
t_martin99(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like getting the organic Horizon chocolate milk; it's cheaper than at the regular supermarket.
loveforcoupons@gmail.com
I just bought 2 loafs a bread for a GREAT price there! It's my usual brand and it was cheaper than Wal-mart. ;)
t_martin99@hotmail(dot)com
Facebook fan
t_martin(at)hotmail(dot)com
Rss feeder through google reader
t_martin99(at)hotmail(dot)com
like on facebook
laurabain79@yahoo.com
subscribe rss feed
laurabain79@yahoo.com
always buy dog food at BJs. cant be 50+ lb bag for 20 and can use coupon for it!
laurabain79@yahoo.com
use coupons at bj's. especially on dog food. great deal always.
laurabain79@yahoo.com
I always buy the pork loin and cut it up how I like it-chops,roasts and thin for stir frys.It really is cheaper than buying everything already cut.
I utilized the BJ's monthly mailers and the in-store coupons - I can stack with my mnf coupon and save big - If you have never utilized the coupon flyers in-store they are worth a look.
It's always good to know your prices before you go and also to stick to your specific list.
I subscribe via google reader.
blbyler@yahoo.com
I compare the price per unit because wholesale stores are not always the best price. There are some good deals on items that you can't find at a regular store.
Anneliz702@hotmail.com
I get string cheese and coffee cheaper at a Wharehouse consistently.
Anneliz702@hotmail.com
I like you on Facebook as Anne Loyd.
Anneliz702@hotmail.com
I subscribe to blog emails.
Anneliz702@hotmail.com
When I've been lucky enough to get a free product coupon, often they would be acceptable on the larger products in BJs. The coupons do have a max value limit so I would have to pay a relatively small amount. For example, my free FiberOne coupon + $3 got me a 20 count box instead of the regular 5 count box.
BJs always have rotissiere chickens at a great price.
tjandbcd at optonline.net
follow blog on twitter
bettycd
RSS subscriber thru google reader
tjandbcd at optonline.net
Like blog on FB
betty dennis
FB share
http://www.facebook.com/betty.dennis2/posts/102816406471183
Post a Comment