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Buying clubs don't always save you money. They sometimes require a large initiation fee and sometimes your savings aren't enough to compensate for the cost to join.
For example, a $300 membership fee for a club that gives you a 10 percent discount on purchases would mean you would have to spend $3,000 to save enough to cover the cost of your membership fee.
Make sure you comparison shop before you join a buying club.
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You may need to make a large number of purchases before you begin to save money. |
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You may have to make purchases in larger quantities than you really need. |
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You often can get goods for same price through discount stores and catalogue showrooms which don't require an initiation fee. |
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Clubs that won't let you see their prices, catalogue or showroom until after you join. |
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Clubs that use high-pressure sales techniques. |
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Investigate the reputation of the company. |
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Ask about the company's refund and return policy. |
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Ask about the availability of the product. |
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Know the total cost of your order. |
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When shopping online, use a secure browser, shop with companies that you know, keep your passwords private, pay by a credit card that has additional cardholder authentication system, understand the refund and return policies and keep a record of your transactions. |
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