As I mentioned in my first post, a college party must somehow involve drinking. With the crazy number of bowls going on and parties to come, the question remains, how can one get stock up without spending a fortune in hard earned cash?

The solution (at least in the states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Texas and Vermont) comes in the form of a little known state laws and what it means to you.

These laws date back to the 1930s, when Prohibition was repealed, and allow you to purchase alcohol at places like wholesalers (where you might otherwise need a membership card).

As SmartMoney reveals:

Massachusetts' law, for example, provides that applicants for a license to sell alcohol must "serve the public need and protect the common good." In simpler terms, alcohol sold must be available for purchase by the greater public — no membership restrictions (however the minimum age requirement still applies.) "We uphold those old laws; therefore, any alcohol sold in our clubs in such states is open to the public," says Teleia Farrell, a spokeswoman for BJ's Wholesale Clubs.

Stores like Sam's Club, and Costco have differing options (including no options at all).

Generally speaking, however, this loophole can result in huge savings (anywhere around 20%). That said, don't expect workers to know these laws. Find and talk to a manager if you need to. Bringing this article with you couldn't hurt in also helping to prove your case.

When I used this law, it worked out pretty flawlessly. A manager just further emphasized the fact that this pertained to only alcohol and was not a free ride to buy whatever I wanted in the store without a membership card.

Anyway, try it out if you need to, and save!