Shopping Options
Buying Clubs
Buying clubs don't always save you money. They sometimes require
a large initiation fee and often times your saving aren't enough
to compensate for the cost to join.
For example, a $300 membership fee for a club that gives you a
10% discount on purchases would mean you would have to spend $3,000
to save enough to just cover the cost of your membership fee.
Make sure you comparison shop before you join a buying club.
Things to consider before you join
- You may need to make a large number of purchases before you
begin to save money.
- You may have to make purchases in larger quantities than you
really need.
- You often can get goods for same price through discount stores
and catalogue showrooms which don't require an initiation fee.
Watch out for
- Clubs that won't let you see their prices, catalogue, or showroom
until after you join
- Clubs that use high-pressure sales techniques
- Shopping by phone/mail/on-line
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