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Sam's Club isn't only undercutting its primary warehouse club rival, Costco, by lowering the price of its own super-cheap hot dog combo.
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The Walmart-owned bulk store is now providing cheaper prices on several supermarket basics to a customer segment that Costco has long ignored: online consumers.
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According to the personal finance website, Sam's Club has a "far better selection of shippable items" and even offers in-store pickup for online orders, whereas Costco's digital presence is "disappointing."
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Long-time Costco members know that the retailer's finest prices are usually obtained in person at the warehouse, not online, so the sharp disparity in the two clubs' e-commerce tactics may come as no surprise.
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In fact, the Costco website has an entire page dedicated to "warehouse savings," which clearly states: "Most items available online for a delivered price."
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Meanwhile, Sam's Club "actually encourages shopping online," and even offers free shipping to Plus-level members.
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When the financial site compared online costs on a variety of ordinary things, it identified some major price disparities between the two warehouse rivals.
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Sam Club charges $12.38 for a 2-liter bottle of Member's Mark Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, whereas Costco charges $15.99 for Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil—a savings of more than $3!
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Sam's Club private label espresso and maple syrup are also cheaper online than at Costco. Kirkland Signature Colombian Supremo Coffee Whole Bean costs $8 a pound, while Member's Mark Colombian Supremo Coffee Whole Bean costs $6.39.
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Meanwhile, Kirkland Signature Organic Pure Maple Syrup costs 44 cents per ounce, while Member's Mark Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup costs 40 cents.
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