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Everyone knowsSam’s Cluboffers great deals on everything from food to electronics.

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There are even things included in your membership that Costco doesn’t offer.

Here are 5 Sam’s Club perks even longtime shoppers don’t know about.

Free and Discounted Family Memberships

One great perk for Plus members?

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The membership is a gift that keeps on giving to other family members.

You get a complimentary membership card for another household member with your membership.

Plus members get early access to stores for a more private shopping experience.

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And, on Saturdays, it begins at 8:00 a.m., one hour earlier than regular members.

“Do you drive?

You don’t need an Instacart account to place a pickup order.

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Order online or with the Sam’s Club app and pull into a labeled parking spot.

Someone will carry out your goods and help you place them in your car.

The service is available for orders $50 and up for Club members and any amount for Plus.

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Scan and Go

Long checkout lines are one of the biggest complaints at Costco.

However, Sam’s Club shoppers swear that scan and go is a game changer.

“Scan and go is the reason Sam’s is my go to over Costco.

I’m still surprised at how many people still use the check out line at Sam’s though.