Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Warehouse Club shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Warehouse Club offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Warehouse Club at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Warehouse Club? Wrong! If the Warehouse Club is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Warehouse Club then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Warehouse Club? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Warehouse Club and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Warehouse Club wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Warehouse Club then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Warehouse Club site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Warehouse Club, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Warehouse Club, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

warehouse club store in Maplewood, MO, a suburb of St. Louis.A warehouse club is a retail store, usually selling a wide variety of merchandise, in which customers pay annual membership fees in order to shop. The clubs are able to keep prices low due to the no-frills format of the stores. In addition, customers are required to buy large, wholesale quantities of the store's products, which makes these clubs attractive to both bargain hunters and small business owners. The concept is similar to the many consumers' cooperative supermarkets found in Europe, though using bigger stores and not co-operatively owned. The use of members prices without co-operative ownership is also sometimes used in bars and casinos.

History Sol Price founded Fed-Mart in 1954, an early US discount store. Sol and his son Robert Price founded Price Club in San Diego in 1976 as the first warehouse club. In 1982, discount pioneer John F. Geisse founded the The Wholesale Club of Indianapolis, which he sold to Sam's Club in 1991.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3092/is_n6_v31/ai_12054329# News article detailingJohn F. Geisse's retailing career

In 1983, Costco, PACE Wholesale Club and Sam's Club started operations. BJ's Wholesale Club was started in 1984 by ex The Wholesale Club executives and owned by Zayre.

Today three warehouse club chains operate in the United States. Costco and Sam's Club are the largest chains. Sam's Club claims a membership base of 46 million persons and 500 stores across the United States. Costco has locations in seven other nations including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. BJ's Wholesale Club is the smaller competitor with stores located primarily in the Northeastern United States.

In 2006, there are approximately 3,400 warehouse clubs and superstores in the United States, accounting for $191 billion, according to the 2006 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook by Barnes Reports.

Alcohol Sales Without a Membership The following US states require warehouse clubs to sell alcohol to non-members at member prices: The Cheapest Way to Buy Booze on Fox News

• Arizona
• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• New York
• Ohio
• Texas
• Vermont

List of warehouse clubs

• Costco, operates in the USA and Canada
• Sam's Club, operates in the USA and Canada
• BJ's Wholesale Club, operates in the USA
• Makro, operates in Europe previously operated in the USA

Defunct

• The Wholesale Club, merged with Sam's Club.
• Warehouse Club, owned by Target.
• PACE Membership Warehouse, owned by K-mart, merged with Sam's Club.
• Price Savers Wholesale Club, merged with PACE.
• Club Wholesale, turned into office supply stores, then folded.
• Price Club, merged with Costco.
• American Wholesale Club, 1986-1989.
• SourceClub, owned by Meijer.
• Max-Club, owned by Supervalu.
• Buyers Club, a Denver-based independently owned chain.

Notes and references

warehouse club store in Maplewood, MO, a suburb of St. Louis.A warehouse club is a retail store, usually selling a wide variety of merchandise, in which customers pay annual membership fees in order to shop. The clubs are able to keep prices low due to the no-frills format of the stores. In addition, customers are required to buy large, wholesale quantities of the store's products, which makes these clubs attractive to both bargain hunters and small business owners. The concept is similar to the many consumers' cooperative supermarkets found in Europe, though using bigger stores and not co-operatively owned. The use of members prices without co-operative ownership is also sometimes used in bars and casinos.

History Sol Price founded Fed-Mart in 1954, an early US discount store. Sol and his son Robert Price founded Price Club in San Diego in 1976 as the first warehouse club. In 1982, discount pioneer John F. Geisse founded the The Wholesale Club of Indianapolis, which he sold to Sam's Club in 1991.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3092/is_n6_v31/ai_12054329# News article detailingJohn F. Geisse's retailing career

In 1983, Costco, PACE Wholesale Club and Sam's Club started operations. BJ's Wholesale Club was started in 1984 by ex The Wholesale Club executives and owned by Zayre.

Today three warehouse club chains operate in the United States. Costco and Sam's Club are the largest chains. Sam's Club claims a membership base of 46 million persons and 500 stores across the United States. Costco has locations in seven other nations including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. BJ's Wholesale Club is the smaller competitor with stores located primarily in the Northeastern United States.

In 2006, there are approximately 3,400 warehouse clubs and superstores in the United States, accounting for $191 billion, according to the 2006 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook by Barnes Reports.

Alcohol Sales Without a Membership The following US states require warehouse clubs to sell alcohol to non-members at member prices: The Cheapest Way to Buy Booze on Fox News

• Arizona
• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• New York
• Ohio
• Texas
• Vermont

List of warehouse clubs

• Costco, operates in the USA and Canada
• Sam's Club, operates in the USA and Canada
• BJ's Wholesale Club, operates in the USA
• Makro, operates in Europe previously operated in the USA

Defunct

• The Wholesale Club, merged with Sam's Club.
• Warehouse Club, owned by Target.
• PACE Membership Warehouse, owned by K-mart, merged with Sam's Club.
• Price Savers Wholesale Club, merged with PACE.
• Club Wholesale, turned into office supply stores, then folded.
• Price Club, merged with Costco.
• American Wholesale Club, 1986-1989.
• SourceClub, owned by Meijer.
• Max-Club, owned by Supervalu.
• Buyers Club, a Denver-based independently owned chain.

Notes and references

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