Nothing is better than maple syrup on pancakes, but don’t get it at Walmart. You can find maple syrup that's higher quality and cheaper at other grocery stores.
However, if you're looking for a lousy, high-fructose maple syrup knock-off – you’re in luck! While there are high-quality maple syrups at Walmart, it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
This is one instance where Walmart isn't cheap and low-quality enough. It's just wrapping paper--it's going in the garbage can as soon as you get it off.
Instead, swing by the dollar store. The wrapping paper is exactly the same and will do the job just as well. There are also great pattern choices.
Unless you’re buying store-brand, batteries are pretty much the same. There’s a negligible difference between Energizer and Duracell, but not enough for it to really matter.
That being said, batteries at Walmart will cost you much more than if you purchased them at Costco or Sam’s Club. Yeah, you’ll have 50 batteries, but they’ll last forever.
Never get furniture at Walmart, because you get what you pay for. Sure, it’s cheap, but it’s mostly made of compressed wood that can barely handle screws.
What you get at Walmart is a game of "Is this going to break?" Russian roulette every time you use their furniture. It gets even worse if you’re planning to put something heavy on it.
If you still buy magazines, don’t get them from Walmart. Because magazines are becoming rarer and rarer, the publishing company will likely have sales.
You can save as much as 50% by going straight to the source. Barring that, a newsstand is the next best place to pick up a magazine. Depending on the magazine, you could save 100% by just reading the info online.
Walmart has a mix of low-quality no-name laptops. They’re not an awful choice, but don’t expect them to last very long. They’ll also have a hard time keeping up with software nowadays.
Alternatively, Walmart also has name-brand laptops, but they’re way overpriced. Pick your poison--or shop online to find the name brands at lower prices.
Brand-name diapers are the same across the board in quality no matter where you buy them. The only difference between buying Huggies at Walmart versus online is the price tag.
Amazon has the lowest price of any store, and your baby definitely won't be able to tell the difference. Do yourself a favor and find the cheapest prices around before purchasing (unless it’s an emergency).
Fresh fruit is surely fine, right? Well, maybe if the fruit was actually fresh. Walmart fruit is about what you’d expect: questionably fresh and sometimes covered in gnats.
That’s even if you’re lucky. While washing the fruit can help, there’s no saving a rotten, squishy tomato. So, roll the dice if you want; it's only "sometimes" after all.
Cups, plates, napkins, and plasticware will be used and tossed. No one uses them more than once. Because of that, it isn’t essential to get the highest-quality party supplies.
Unless you plan on carrying incredibly heavy food, which may require heavy-duty plates, go for the dollar store. The dollar store will have party supplies that are perfect for a birthday.
Gift cards that are sold in stores on display racks can easily be tampered with. Thieves come in and write down the numbers from the cards, wait for someone to activate it, and then use the numbers to make purchases.
This scam has been going on for years and can happen in any store. To be safe, avoid buying these cards in the store and just order online gift cards. If you’re really concerned (which we wouldn’t blame you if you were), just go with cash. Cash always reigns supreme.
On this one, we’re not claiming that Walmart tires are bad. Quite the opposite. They’re actually pretty good, but they’re the same quality as local stores and other major retailers.
The reason you should avoid Walmart for tires is because other stores have better benefits. For example, Costco usually offers free tire balancing and rotations when tire purchases. The same can’t be said for Walmart.
Okay, sure, if cheap, disposable jewelry is your thing: go nuts at Walmart. That stuff isn’t made to last too long. But expensive jewelry is another thing.
If you're shopping here for an engagement ring...well, you may be beyond help. Go to a jewelry store or even better, a local jeweler. You’ll pay less and may even have customizable options.
First off, we’re going to suggest that you don’t purchase physical music, like CDs. Records are cool, but CDs? Totally out of date. That isn’t the only reason that music is on the list, however.
Instead of purchasing music at Walmart, go to a local business. Since records grew in popularity, many towns and cities have a record store. As for CDs, they likely carry those, too, although we still suggest avoiding them and going all digital.
Gifts bags are like wrapping paper, except they may be used more than once. Even then, there’s no reason to spend top dollar on a little paper bag. It’s just a waste of money.
Instead, stop by your local dollar store and browse what’s on sale. They’ll do the job just as good without costing twice (sometimes three times) as much.
Pet food is a good bulk buy. We promise that Fido won't be able to tell the difference between Walmart and Costco. Walmart has smaller portions at a much higher price.
Most of the stuff in the pet food aisles aren’t really that healthy. A quick look at the ingredients will tell you that much. If you want quality ingredients, talk to your vet about which brand would be best.
Walmart TVs are like Walmart laptops. There are crappy, low-quality off-brands, and then there are name-brand options like Samsung that are a lot more than other stores.
First off, we’d suggest shopping around for a good sale, especially for name brand. Second, don’t get low-quality TVs that are likely to break after a year of use.
Almost no one walks into a Walmart with the intention of buying a book, but some people carouse the book section while they’re waiting around. They have some big titles, but there are other options.
Buying from a local shop is a much better option, especially since you may get deals on used books. Alternatively, Barnes and Noble is another choice. The selection at either of these stores will be undoubtedly better than Walmart.
Most shoppers know that organic products will cost more than their non-organic counterparts, but Walmart has been known to bump up the price of these fancy products even more than other stores.
Considering they’re already expensive, that’s stretching an already stretched budget. Be sure to search elsewhere for your organic goodies. You'll save money, and you won't have to set foot in a Walmart. It's a win-win.
This one is just plain unsafe. Studies found that Walmart’s store-brand supplements have inconsistent amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Supplements is one of those things you need to be consistent. If it isn’t, it could negatively impact your health. If you're looking to be inconsistently healthy, Walmart-brand supplements might be right up your alley!
Buy small kitchen appliances online. Why? First, because it’s cheaper. Much cheaper. You can get a decent toaster oven for $20, and it holds more than a single piece of toast.
Second, there are more options. Depending on your price range, you’ll be able to pick more colors than black, white, and stainless steel.
Walmart might be all about shouting their low prices from the rooftop, but large appliances don’t follow that same trend. They’re actually more on the expensive side.
For large appliances, it’s best to shop around. You can get the same appliances for a lot less, and sometimes even on sale. It just takes patience and timing.
Video games are taking a weird turn where digital is the best way to purchase new content. There are constant sales on video games—even new releases.
If you want to buy the item in person, check out local game stores. Used prices are always lower by a minimum of $5, and they’re basically like brand-new.
We want to imagine that our cards will be saved, but they won’t. The person we’re giving it to will likely throw it away, which is why you should buy them at the dollar store.
Plus, what you write on the inside is what matters most—not the little design on the front. Just spend a little extra time writing something sweet on the inside, and they’ll be happier than if they got a Hallmark card.
Ground beef is a necessity in most American homes, but you may want to purchase it somewhere other than Walmart. Some reports claim that Walmart’s ground beef is lower quality than other stories.
Others simply claim that it’s cheaper at places. Business Insider found that it was $1 cheaper at Aldi than Walmart. It just goes to show that the best plan is to shop around for the best prices.
This one is on the list because Straight Talk ranks as one of the worst cellular providers ever—and we mean ever. Just to be clear, the service isn’t totally awful because it buys the right to use major company towers.
No, no, no. We’re talking about the customer service. It’s extremely difficult getting a hold of anyone to solve problems, and it’s normal for them to charge people more than originally claimed.
Luggage is an investment. You don’t want to buy a new suitcase every year, and Walmart luggage is notoriously low quality. The threading comes loose, the plastic breaks, and so much more. Some people claim that the luggage doesn’t even last through a single flight.
Nothing will make a vacation or business trip suck more than having your luggage break when you get to your destination. Instead, get your next suitcase or duffle bag at Amazon, L.L. Bean, or REI.
How long does your kid spend playing with a new toy? We’re guessing not long. You could save a lot of money by just buying used toys. That way when your kid gets bored and moves on, you haven’t wasted a lot of money.
If it’s something new that your kid has to have, buy it online. You could wade through piles of bodies on Black Friday to find the perfect toy for Christmas, or you could spoil the kids from the comfort of your own home online.
Even we’re guilty of going cheap with our bedding, but it really is worth it spending that extra money. Have you ever purchased Walmart sheets to find they aren’t as luxurious as they say? Turns out you’re right.
Consumer Reports found that Walmart has lower quality bedding when compared to other stores like TJ Maxx and Target. You can also buy your sheets online on Amazon. Talk about sleeping easier!
Walmart used to be the place to get your photos printed, but the new age is upon us. Now, most of us want to print pictures off of our phones, and Walmart makes that more difficult than it ought to be.
Places like Shutterfly allow you to choose the images you want and print them without getting out of your PJs. Many of these online photo printing services even have coupon codes. Who pays full price nowadays, anyway?
Getting together for a family reunion? Don’t buy disposable utensils at Walmart. Sure, the quality is fine, but you’ll pay twice as much for a product that can be purchased at the dollar store.
Swing by your local Dollar Tree and pick up cheap disposable spoons, knives, and forks. People will toss them in the trash, so why spend top dollar?
There’s only one time a year that it’s worth it purchasing a vacuum at Walmart: Black Friday. During this time, they have vacuums on sale for what they’re actually worth. Otherwise, they’re far overpriced.
The only drawback is that nearly every retail company has vacuums on sale during Black Friday. At the end of the day, it’s better to avoid the crowds and just purchase everything online for pickup or delivery.
Drones are fairly new to the consumer market, and these fun devices have become extremely popular. As a result, many retailers are now carrying them, but be careful where you buy them.
Walmart has several options for drones, but you'd be better off going to an electronic store or buying one online. When you get one online, you'll get a better deal and more information on the product.
If you just want a simple camera to take photos of your upcoming family vacation, Walmart can help you with that. If you're looking for a professional camera with certain features, then Walmart isn't the place for you to shop.
It would take an act of God to find an employee in the electronics section that knows anything about cameras. If you want to find the perfect camera for your style, go to a specialty store (preferably something local).
It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Walmart jacks up the prices of phone accessories. They’re far overpriced, and they tend to break pretty quickly. The only benefit is if you happen to find the phone accessories online.
Since most people purchase directly from their carrier or from their brand, phone accessories often go on sale at Walmart. Just keep an eye out and browse the clearance section often. Otherwise, go straight to Apple, Samsung, or Amazon.
Walmart supercenters usually have a decent garden section, but the rest of their outdoor supplies can be pretty lacking. Camping supplies, for example, have a very limited selection.
Not only does this lead to you paying too much, but you often don't even get the right items. You should go to your local sports and outdoor store for great deals on high-quality camping supplies.
It isn’t that the nuts at Walmart are crappy. It’s hard to get poor quality nuts unless they’ve been sitting on the shelves for a long time. Unless you’re getting pine nuts or another rarely-used nut, Walmart is fine.
We do just mean fine, though. You’ll probably pay more per pound of nuts than if you purchased them in bulk elsewhere. Other grocery stores usually have much better deals at their pick and mix, so don’t be afraid to load up. They won’t really go bad.
Anyone who has browsed Walmart’s arts and crafts section can tell you that it’s small and the selection is beyond limited. On top of that, everything you buy will be overpriced and lower quality.
Basically, Walmart’s arts and crafts section is great to entertain kiddos who are stuck at home or have to work on a project for school. If you’re an actual artist, go elsewhere. Get quality paints at an actual crafts store or online.
If you're looking for true, high-quality vanilla extract then you should avoid Walmart. Local bodegas often carry the extract for a great price, and you can be sure the quality is top-notch!
Other grocery stores carry pure vanilla extract at a much lower price than Walmart and customers say it lasts longer, too! We can say this one is especially true from personal experience.
Costco may be the store most well-known for its rotisserie chicken, but Walmart is another place that sells a ton of them as well. While both stores sell them for around the same price ($5), there's still no competition between the two. Costco reigns supreme when it comes to chicken.
When you buy a rotisserie chicken from Walmart, you're definitely not getting the best deal you could be. While Costco chickens average around four to five pounds, Walmart's tops out at three pounds. Additionally, Walmart rotisserie chickens are frequently cited as tasting bad and being too salty.
It's possible to buy shoes at Walmart and be happy with your purchase. However, it's all about managing your expectations. Walmart is not the place to look for high-quality, expertly-made shoes—it's where you go when you're in a pinch and need emergency shoes.
Even if you take good care of them, Walmart shoes are not going to last long. If you're fine with buying cheap shoes on a regular basis, go nuts at Walmart! What they lack in quality, they make up for with a ton of varieties. But if you need something a little more substantial, you're going to want to look elsewhere.
No matter what kind of dinnerware you're looking to buy, Walmart is going to disappoint you. They make no attempt to be the best when it comes to both cost and quality, so be prepared to find plates, glasses, and silverware that are all the worst parts of mediocre!
If you don't have any quality concerns and just want the cheapest dinnerware out there, Walmart isn't the store for you. You can find cheaper stuff at places like Dollar Tree or Dollar General. For people who don't care about paying more for quality, Walmart will be just as useless to you. None of the dinnerware you buy there will be long-lasting or well-made.
There's nothing wrong with buying generic brands at the store. They're cheaper than the real thing, and sometimes, they taste just as good too. However, steer clear of the generic cereal at Walmart. You'll definitely save a little money, but what you get is likely to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
When it comes to store brands, Walmart's Great Value cereals are frequently cited by consumers and researchers as the worst generic cereal around. This is definitely a scenario where you get what you pay for, so don't be afraid to shell out a little more for a cereal that's actually edible!
You might not think of Walmart as a place that would sell luxury fragrances or high-end perfumes, but you might be surprised! While their in-store offerings might not cater to a classy clientele, the Walmart website has all sorts of expensive fragrances for sale. And when we say expensive, we mean it!
According to one investigation, buying perfume at Walmart.com could potentially cost you 100% more than at other places! One fragrance in particular was listed on the site for more than $600, while the exact same product was available for only about $300 on other websites.
The thing about name brand soups is that the off-brand (or Walmart) brand is the same exact stuff for a fraction of the cost. It may be tempting to grab Campbells but the Great Value is literally the same thing but with a different paper label on the outside.
Don't believe us? Compare the labels. In some circumstances, off-brand items will be made in the same factory as the name brand. In some circumstances, one product gets the name brand (with double the cost), and one gets the off-brand. Save the dough and get Great Value.
There's no shortage of snack food at Walmart, and you can find some pretty good prices there too. However, you're still not getting the best deal on the stuff if you buy at Walmart—or any similar stores, for that matter. If you really want cost-effective snacking, you need to try a different place: the dollar store.
While dollar stores seem like a great deal on paper, they're frequently full of goods that are overpriced and low-quality. However, the one place these cheap stores shine is in the world of snack food. They commonly stock full-sized, name-brand products, and at just a dollar, they're typically a little cheaper than at other places like Walmart.
We're not saying that soda at Walmart is ridiculously expensive...at least most of it. The off-brand, Great Value stuff is actually a decent price. You'll spend $3 to get a fridge pack versus $6 or $7 for the name brand, which is absolutely outrageous. When did Coca-Cola decide to jack up the prices for sugar water?
We're going to say avoid Walmart altogether for soda. Why? There are often sales in other stores. Just take a second to browse other stores' apps, and you might see crazy good sales. Walmart Coca-Cola fridge pack is $6 or $7, but Kroger or Kings might have a sale where you can get four for $12! That's crazy! Walgreens is also a great place to look.
Like the rest of the clothing at Walmart, you're not going to find quality swimsuits at Walmart. From materials to construction to fit, Walmart is just not the place you want to be looking for the swimsuit to end all swimsuits. However, that's not the only reason you might want to reconsider them!
It's no surprise or shock that stores raise their swimsuit prices as summer approaches. However, according to one investigation, Walmart raised their prices on swimsuits by more than similar stores—meaning that you're paying a premium for a swimsuit that might not even last you the season!
If you're buying any sort of furniture at Walmart, don't expect to find quality. However, when it comes to wood items, things can get really terrible at this store. Most of their wooden products are made of particleboard (surprise, surprise), but they're also not doing anything to make the furniture look fancier than it really is.
When you shop at a place like IKEA, you might get low-quality, cheap wooden furniture, but at least they do their best to make it look nice and stylish. That's not the case at Walmart, though! That plywood bookshelf you bought from there for ten bucks looks just as cheap as it really is!
