9 Store Clubs Worth the Money (and 7 That Probably Aren't)

Is it worth paying to get a discount?

Amazon Prime

Paid Tier Cost:$139 per year

Worth it?Very much.

That means even if you dont use halfor moreof what Prime offers, youre still doing pretty well.

Paid Tier Cost:$29 per year

Worth it?Nope.

That alone makes this paid membership a waste of money.

), and 20% off repairs.

If you shop in bulk a lot, they can be a great deal.

Additionally, you get discounts, delivery options, and access to a pharmacist helpline.

That means if you buy just one game, yourmembershipis paid for.

Theres also a free print magazine,Game Informer, which is extremely quaint.

Paid Tier Cost:$59/$99 per year

Worth it?Maybe.

Thefree delivery alonemakes that a compelling deal if you regularly shop for groceries at a Kroger.

For those of us with fur babies, PetcosVital Care Premiermembership is a steal.

The free vet exams and discounted grooming by themselves make this one a worthwhile membership.

Paid Tier Cost:One time $30 fee

Worth it?Yes!

Unlike other programs, its a one-time $30 feeyou never pay another cent to stay in the program.

You also get discounts and even free shipping on certain purchases.

Because its a luxury brand, itspaid membership tierisnt cheapitll cost you $175 a year.

All you really get for nearly $50 issame-day delivery.

Will you ever experience a makeup emergency and find this to be a life-saving perk?

TargetShipt(which services more than just Target stores) is basically a personal shopper and delivery service.

There are also service fees, depending on the store youre shopping.

And if youre shopping at Walmart all the time, itspaid membership tiermight be worth it.

But it boils down to how often you shop at Walmart.

This is probably worth it.

Once in a while?