5 Sam’s Club Finds That Are Surprisingly Bad Deals This Fall
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Rafaela Stalbalk Klose
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Rebekah Evans
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Fall always brings new Sam’s Club deals, but not all of them are true money-saving deals. Some products this season offer only small discounts, while others cost more than what competitors charge. Below are five Sam’s Club finds this fall that aren’t worth the hype.
Also here are three Sam’s Club shopping mistakes that can cost you.
Campbell’s SpaghettiOs
- Price: $11.44
The 12-pack of Campbell’s SpaghettiOs With Meatballs from Sam’s Club costs $11.44 or about $1.08 per 15.6-ounce can. A competitor sells the same 12-pack for closer to 83 cents per can and larger 22.4-ounce cans at a lower cost per ounce. Instead of bulk savings, this pack ends up being pricier than alternatives.
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food
- Price: $26.22
The 32-pound bag of Meow Mix Original Choice from Sam’s Club looks like a bargain, but its main ingredient is ground yellow corn, not meat. It also contains soybeans and artificial colors, which add little nutritional value. Comparable or smaller bags with higher-quality ingredients are available at similar prices, making this option less cost-effective.
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli
- Price: $11.98
The 12-pack of Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli comes out to about $1 per 15-ounce can, but that’s not as cost-effective as it sounds. Competing retailers often sell the same cans for less and some even offer larger family-size options with a better price per ounce. For budget-conscious consumers, this slight markdown fails to provide meaningful value, making it one of the weaker Sam’s Club finds this fall.
Pyrex Simply Store Glass Storage Containers
- Price: $29.98
The 12-piece set of Pyrex Simply Store Tinted Glass Food Storage Containers is priced at $29.98, which comes out to about $2.50 per container. While the tinted design may be appealing, the set is smaller and more expensive per piece than a 14-piece competitor set sold at another store for roughly $20.97 or about $1.50 per container. For shoppers focused on value and quantity, the Sam’s Club set doesn’t offer substantial savings, making it a surprisingly weaker deal.
Member’s Mark Maple Pecan Danish
- Price: $12.98
A 12-count package of Member’s Mark Maple Pecan Danish from Sam’s Club costs about $1.08 per pastry, which isn’t as economical as it first appears. Competing grocery stores often sell similar packs for less per piece and local bakeries provide fresher options at comparable prices. The convenience is there, but the value is not.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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