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7 Products to Avoid Buying at Warehouse Clubs

July 21, 2022 · Shopping
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Toothpaste

Stocking up on some extra toothpaste can be a smart move. It has a longer shelf life than any other personal care item. If you often run out at the worst times, buying toothpaste in bulk at your favorite warehouse club may seem like an obvious choice.

However, you’ll want to compare prices before throwing that big pack into your cart the next time you’re at Sam’s Club. You’ll likely find better deals at a local drugstore, especially if you shop weekly sales or save coupons.

Remember that you’ll need to be flexible on the brand and should expect variations in the product’s size versus what’s on-hand at a warehouse club. At Costco, we saw a five-pack of 6.4oz tubes of Colgate Total SF Advanced Whitening toothpaste for $17.49.

At RiteAid, you can buy a two-pack of 6oz Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste with fluoride for $3.79 with no purchase limit. That’s less than at Costco for practically the same amount of product.

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46 comments on “7 Products to Avoid Buying at Warehouse Clubs”

  1. Mike Mischak says:
    September 16, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    Good luck finding a powder-based cleaning product anywhere. Most every product used to be powder years ago. Now everything is liquid in plastic bottles.

    Reply
  2. pat Kippert says:
    October 20, 2022 at 7:04 am

    Yes, and those discounted dips and spreads are likely close to their expiration date. Buyer beware!

    Reply
  3. Mauriann Woods says:
    October 24, 2022 at 3:14 am

    I am a family of one, & do shop sams for meats detergent water bread tp & paper towels etc. It never occurred to me to just shop smaller. I am going to try yr suggestions.

    Reply
  4. Marc Dickerman says:
    November 11, 2022 at 11:18 pm

    I agree with what not to purchase at warehouse stores, but when it comes to meat and poultry the best investment is FOODSAVER sealing system NO FREZZER BURN

    Reply
  5. Marsha Pitter says:
    November 12, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    LEARNED A LOT…..THANKS.

    Reply
  6. Gary says:
    November 25, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    using a vacuum sealer on large purchases and divide into package for family size

    Reply
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