If you’ve heard of Costo, you’ve probably heard of Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club is a famous wholesaler with over 600 outlets nationwide. Just like any wholesale megastore, Sam’s Club does more than sell groceries.
Sam’s Club has a wide variety of items ranging from theme park tickets to car tires and even home entertainment systems. Their memberships also come with special discounts and delivery rates for their everyday essentials.
So, how does Sam’s Club’s delivery work? Do they offer free shipping on every purchase? What are the different membership benefits? Read on more to find out!
Does Sam’s Club Deliver?
Yes, Sam’s Club does deliver to anywhere with a valid address. If there is a Sam’s Club in your area, they will most deliver to your address.
You should still check online and see if the item you want to purchase can be delivered on the same day, shipped out, or picked up curbside. For example, this Member’s Mark Greek Yogurt can only be picked up from a Sam’s Club physical store.
Also always keep in mind that pickups are subject to the availability of the item.
If Sam’s Club cannot fulfill your order, you will be notified by email. If you have any other inquiries, you can also give them a call for free at (888) 746-7726 or talk to a customer service representative with their live chat feature.
Something you should keep in mind is that the operating hours for their live chat and contact center are:
- Monday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm
- Sunday, 10 am – 8 pm
Their live chat will be unavailable outside these operating hours. For urgent questions or requests, it is better to give them a call at the stated number above.
Does Sam’s Club Have Free Shipping?
Sam’s Club does have free shipping, however Plus Members have a wider selection of items eligible for free shipping. There are two membership options at Sam’s Club. The first being a regular “Club Member” and the second a “Plus Member.”
A Club and Plus membership has an annual fee of $45 a year and $100 a year respectively. Their memberships offer different perks and can be seen from the image below.
Sam’s Club states that Club Members do not benefit from free shipping. However, there are still items that have free shipping attached to them. Do note that these items are limited, and free shipping is not the majority of items available.
If you are a Plus Member, you can enjoy free shipping on most items. There are some exclusions for free shipping, such as:
- Items that do not state “Free Shipping” or “Free Shipping Plus.”
- Any item on auction or any auctions site
- Only available for “Value” or “Standard” shipping. “Premium” and “Express” shipping will incur additional shipping fees.
Is There A Minimum Order For Free Shipping?
No, Plus Members do not need a minimum order to be entitled for free shipping. Club members will have to pay for shipping regardless of the order amount. In short, there is no minimum order for free shipping. Club Members will still have to pay for shipping on most available items.
If there are one or two items that are eligible for free shipping, regardless of membership, you will be able to purchase those items and receive free shipping.
What Shipping Methods Does Sam’s Club Have?
Sam’s Club hastwo shipping methods. One being small item shipping, and the other being freight shipping. These two methods have their own terms and conditions as to what qualifies as small item shipping, and freight shipping.
Small items shipping, as you guessed, is meant for items that are small and can fit in a conventional delivery package. There are four small item shipping options to choose from. Value, Standard, Premium, and Express. Value is the cheapest and slowest, and Express being the most expensive but quickest option.
Not all deliverable items qualify for value shipping, but they do qualify for the other three delivery time categories. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii you may need to add 2 to 4 business days to the original delivery time.
Freight shipping is for any other items that are too bulky to ship conventionally. If your item needs a freight carrier to ship your item, Sam’s Club has a designated freight carrier that will cover that for you.
Once you place an order that includes any bulky item with Sam’s Club, their freight carrier will contact you to arrange a delivery time. This delivery time can be set anytime from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm.
The freight carrier will carry out their deliveries daily. However, there are some areas that are not serviced daily. Do make sure to provide accurate contact details in case the freight carrier needs to contact you.
How Long Does Sam’s Club Take To Deliver?
Depending on which shipping option you select, small items will take anywhere from 2 to 11 business days to deliver. Larger items that need a freight carrier to be delivered will take anywhere from 2 to 16 business days. Like most places, the total time it takes for your item to reach your doorstep is the combined processing and shipping time.
Processing time is the amount of time it takes for Sam’s Club to receive your submitted order and send your item out of their warehouse. The majority of their orders are processed electronically and will only take 1 to 2 business days. For the larger, bulkier items, it takes anywhere from 1 to 7 business days.
Shipping time is the amount of time it takes your item to leave the warehouse and arrive at your selected destination. The shipping time varies on the shipping option you select. These are the four available shipping options and their durations.
- Value: 5-9 Business Days
- Standard: 3-5 Business Days
- Premium: 2-3 Business Days
- Express: 1-2 Business Days
Sam’s Club protects itself from any duplicated or unintended orders by sending an Order Verification email. This email will be sent to you within 48 hours of placing an order.
Other items that might require an Order Verification email or just have a longer processing time include,
- Specialty Furniture
- Jewelry
- Mattresses
- Any installable item such as hot tubs, vending machines, or safes
- Any personalized item
It is necessary to identify if you have any of these items in your order. You will then get a more realistic idea of when your order will be delivered to you.
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Conclusion
If you are thinking of buying frequently from Sam’s Club, it is worth it to apply for their Plus memberships. This makes you eligible for free shipping and delivery without a minimum order.
Sam’s Club delivers to virtually anywhere that has a Sam’s Club nearby. They have different shipping options, as well as a pickup option and same-day delivery for some items.
So, are you going to give Sam’s Club a try? Maybe even start a membership with them? Let us know in the comments down below!