5% off regular-priced items every day (10% for Access Owners)

Additional 5% case discount on applicable regular-priced items every day

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Co-op Reciprocity — many other co-ops offer benefits to thank you for supporting the cooperative economy (please note every co-op is independently owned, so reciprocity benefits vary)

Patronage Refunds - share in the store’s profits! If the Board declares patronage refunds (dividends), you will receive a portion of the Co-op’s profits based on the amount you shopped at Basics that year.

Weekly, monthly, and quarterly specials exclusive to Owners!

Start today for just $15-$30!* Become a lifetime Owner of Basics Cooperative for $150.

After the $150 is paid, plus any service fees, you are FULLY VESTED - there are no more payments but all the benefits continue forever!*

Join at the service desk to activate your benefits immediately. You may also join online or download the Basics Ownership form to print and mail to us with a check.

Applications received online or by mail may take up to 48 hours to process after we have received your application and payment.

*Additional Terms:

Members of low-income benefit programs such as SNAP may be eligible to join the co-op for just $15! Click here to learn about our Access Discount Program.

-If you choose to make $30 payments for 5 years, Basics will charge a $5 service fee for each subsequent annual payment to help defray the administrative costs.

-Corporate memberships and Access Program memberships must be activated at the service desk.

-If you decide you do not want to be an Owner anymore, the Co-op will refund your Ownership investment (subject to some limitations in Bylaws).

-Co-op Owner discounts apply to regular-priced items and do not apply to the cafe, local consignment items, or alcohol.

Download the Ownership Application to print, complete, and bring to the store, or to mail in with a check.

Click Here to Join Online