<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0kgDsI_0wIhfoT300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0kgDsI_0wIhfoT300" width="1280" height="853" ></figure>BUYING in bulk can be a good way to save money, making memberships at big-box stores worth the while.One woman ventured to <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/sams-club/">Sam's Club</a> for the first time to see if the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/deals-and-sales/">bargains</a> lived up to the hype.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3MgKU9_0wIhfoT300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3MgKU9_0wIhfoT300" width="720" height="767" ><figcaption>TikTok user Shay shared her first ever experience shopping at Sam's Club Credit: tiktok@shaycroft</figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>In her viral <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shaycroft/video/7415009795478015275">video</a>, TikTok user Shay Croft (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shaycroft">@shaycroft</a>) took her followers along for her first ever visit to the store.She explained that she had recently purchased a membership and was "excited" to make use of it.Shay picked up a variety of items in her <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/shopping-advice/">shopping</a> haul, including fresh produce <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/food/">groceries</a> such as chicken breasts, cotton candy grapes, romaine hearts, honey crisp apples, oranges, and milk.She also purchased non-perishable goods in bulk, including Kraft Mac &amp; Cheese, Cap'n Crunch, a 36-pack of Mountain Dew, a threee-pack of Prego pasta sauce, and a 90-pack of Welch's Fruit Snacks.The TikToker even snagged a two-pack of Starbuck's iced coffee and Nexxus shampoo and conditioner.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>However, she revealed that the household aisle was were she noticed the biggest savings."I definitely saved on bigger household things," Shay told her audience after returning to her car.Her household supply haul consisted of a 95-pack of Cascade dishwasher tablets, Gain laundry detergent, paper plates, 600 plastic spoons, 600 plastic forks, a 152-pack of Ziploc bags, and toilet roll.She revealed that she was still unsure about the price points for the fresh produce.Shay also noted the overwhelming size of the store midway through her shop.However, she was so impressed by her <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/money-saving/">savings</a> that she vowed to return with a game plan for her groceries."I think I just have to come back and get used to it because it was really chaotic and stressful," she concluded.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>Her followers shared their thoughts on Sam's Club in the comments section."I have definitely saved money by going there! Especially on my drinks and toilet paper," wrote one shopper."Definitely get your drinks, toilet paper, [and other household] items from there," agreed another person.<h2>Sam's Club membership tiers</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2A9dCR_0wIhfoT300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2A9dCR_0wIhfoT300" width="620" height="413" ></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>Sam's Club shoppers can pick between two membership levels.Club Membership:<ul><li>$50 per year</li><li>Bonus offers</li><li>Same-day delivery</li><li>Instant savings</li><li>Sam's Club Mastercard</li><li>Members-only fuel savings</li><li>Tire and battery center</li></ul>Plus Membership:"It’s equivalent to getting like a 12-pack free of soda. Or nine free rolls.""I think you save money in the long run because most items you are purchasing in bulk," pointed out a third viewer."You spend a little more at first, but the items last soooo much longer!" commented another follower."You will get the hang of it once you do it a few times. Definitely saves money, wish I would have done that when my kids were younger," said one TikTok user.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate>"Sam’s Club is a different world. I love it though but [it] definitely can be overwhelming," wrote another member.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0JSSb4_0wIhfoT300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0JSSb4_0wIhfoT300" width="720" height="672" ><figcaption>The TikToker showed her followers her grocery haul, noting the savings she made on 'bigger household' items Credit: tiktok@shaycroft</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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BUYING in bulk can be a good way to save money, making memberships at big-box stores worth the while. One woman ventured to Sam's Club for the first time to see if the bargains lived up to the hype. In her viral video, TikTok user Shay Croft (@shaycroft) took her...