Costco vs. Sam's Club? Let the games begin!

It's going down. 
Move over chunky vs. smooth. Here's the real battle.

Who's better 
Costco or Sam's Club?

Either way you decide it's better shopping at warehouse clubs with a local "buddy" you connect with from www.heyletssplitit.com. (Free)  You share, shop, split it and save. Less waste too. 

Which discount club offers the greatest bang per membership buck? While rivals Costco and Sam’s Club tend to offer similar price points on a variety of products, who does it best when it comes to membership costs, rewards, coupons and returns?

Here’s our Savvy Spender breakdown:

Also See: Best Bulk Bargains

Annual Membership Costs

At Costco, Regular and Business memberships go for $55 each. Executive is $110. 

Sam’s Club offers three types, as well, and they’re cheaper. Sam’s Plus goes for $100, Sam’s Savings for $45 and Sam’s Business for $45. Sam’s also delivers more perks such as early bird shopping and in-store deals, so in the end, we think Sam’s offers the sweeter membership deal. Full refunds are offered if customers aren’t happy.

Also See: Gas Saving Secrets

Rewards

Costco’s Executive Membership offers 2% cash back on all purchases, with a  $750 cap if you don’t earn enough in buy backs to make up for the membership fee, Costco covers the difference.

Also See: Online Deals That Aren’t

Sam’s Club is currently test driving a similar rewards program, but only in Texas.  "Plus" members in that state get 10 bucks back for every $500 they spend.  So, the clear winner here: Costco.

Coupons

Once again, Costco wins this one hands down.  From groceries to tires, Costco mails all members coupons and there are online deals to be had, as well. Sam’s Club offers paperless coupons for all members but only every other month in the form of an Instant Savings Booklet.

Also See: When to Ignore Price Tags

Returns

And what if you decide that TV may not be right for you?  When it comes to return policies it’s a tie. At Costco, just get that flat screen – or any other electronic - back within 90 days of purchase for a full refund. Any other product can be returned anytime for your money back, thanks to Costco’s 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Sam’s also has a 90-day return policy on electronics and offers a 100% guarantee on all other merchandise.     

Not a Member?

Not a member but still want access? Not a problem…but only at Sam’s Club where the non-member surcharge is 10%. Costco is now members-only shopping.

Our thanks to Yahoo Shopping for this article.  

Happy 2nd of July?

Congress approved the 2nd as the date but the Declaration, written by Jefferson, wasn't complete until the 4th. Maybe the delay was due to too much celebration by the author.
Also, to celebrate like the Founders, pass the turtle soup.

Read more: "10 things you didn't know about Independence Day."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/4th-of-july-facts_n_3542777.html

It's also patriotic to "Don't waste it.Split it. " when it comes to shopping.

Join locals like you and find out for free.

www.heyletssplitit.com

Costco for Singles?

Say whaaaaa?
www.heyletssplitit.com matches local singles (smaller families and businesses) by needs and desires.
They meet up and split the warehouse bulk.
Big saving and less waste may now be as popular online dating.
And less awkward pauses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SKkGs5wnKA

Honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day by giving necessary aid to their families. 
http://www.fallenheroesfund.org
The Fund has provided $150 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation.
To find more resources for our military go to http://www.heyletssplitit.com/veterans/ (Membership is free to all military and veterans)

We love our pets. 

For singles especially, pets are our family. Only they are the family we choose. And like family members, they have medical issues. Did you know many pets have allergies? If your pet suffer from endless scratching, irregular bathroom habits and other unmentionable qualities, check out this site. After all, if you wanted someone to scratch himself mindlessly and burp, you'd have stayed married.

Food allergies and your pet: Switching to hypoallergenic chow

www.consumersearch.com

The official guide to where to find your future Valentine

Hey SIngles! If you don't have plans on Valentine's day, how about making a plan instead? The NY Times guide to where the boys (and girls!) are....

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/11/a-dating-guide-by-the-numbers-zip-codes/?smid=fb-share

Or why not forget the whole soul mate thing ( A myth created by Hallmark and Eflowers) and find your "shopping soul mate" . It's free to find your perfect shopping match and a lot less painful than dating sites.  www.heyletssplitit.com

Valentines: Dater or Hater?

For some of you it's a mad dash to the florist, after a quick prayer to the delivery gods that your accompanying cards not get switched and sent to the wrong girls like they were last year (I'm addressing this to a specific friend of mine). For others, it's a reason for cynicism. Just another dumb holiday invented by florists, candy makers, and Econolube (yup my dad gets my mom's oil changed for V-day) to hawk their wares.

But for those incurable romantics, those hot hot hot singles who somehow manage to remain unattached, here's a few ideas to make this Valentine's Day special.

Singles: Love can pop up in the most unexpected places. While pouring water over a whale while waiting for high tide so you can send it back to sea. Or discovering someone else who ADORES the chicken chili chorizo at the warehouse store....the chorizo you don't buy because it's four lbs worth, for heaven's sake, and who can eat all that? But you would buy it, if you only had someone to split it with. Or maybe you just want to sample the goodies on tap at my favorite sweet shop, The Village Bakery (http://thevillagebakeryandcafe.com). If only there were a website where could you find a fellow whale rescuer; and a fellow sausage lover; and a fellow denizen of the Village Bakery. Look no further. Just go to www.heyletssplitit.com.

Take our Buddy Quiz.

Find people like you and make a plan to meet up.

We'll turn a Valentine Hater into a Valentine Dater. Or at least you'll have a freezer only half-full of chorizo.

Why you should never buy gas on Thursday and other tips to help with these record breaking gas prices. Arggghhhh!!!!

Click here to save on gas: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/3-tips-to-beat-rising-gas-prices-000936783.html
Click here to to save every other freaking thing that's way to expensive: www.heyletssplitit.com

Home Depot, major airlines, H&M secret inside deals hacked.

To get a sweet deal you've always been told, "You need to know someone." Now you do.

- Home depot employees can give you up to $1000 to keep you from going to a competitor.
- Airline sites give exclusive discounts you can't find on travel sites.
- Even Doctors and dentist have a secret code

To see more:
1. Join www.heyletssplitit.com (FREE)
2. Go to "my profile" on the menu
3. Read article "Home depot..." and watch video
4. Eat these directions and tell no one.