Sam’s Club can be a goldmine of inexpensive groceries, housewares, and electronics. But even loyal members of the warehouse club say there are some things that you shouldn’t consider buying, according to a recent thread on r/SamsClub. Someone asked, “What’s something you shouldn’t buy at Sam’s Club?” and people had opinions. Here are the items you should absolutely skip, according to Redditors.
Member’s Mark Rotisserie Baby Back Ribs
“The ribs that they have for sale next to the rotisserie chicken. Criminally awful.”
Member’s Mark Shrimp Tray with Cocktail Sauce
“THE SHRIMP COCKTAIL AND SHRIMP CEVICHE FROM HMS! The worst quality shrimp from India I have ever seen.”
Bananas
“The bananas I get are so green, but then 2 days later they’re already brown… like when am I supposed to eat these 6 bananas.”
“Yeah I stopped buying Sam’s bananas a while ago. I feel like they are picked too green and they ripen funny.”
Member’s Mark Dental Chew Treats for Dogs
“The Member’s Mark dental chews for dogs. Two of our dogs got sick after eating them. The 90-pound one just vomited a few times, but the 44-pound one developed pancreatitis and required an expensive vet visit.”
Member’s Mark AA Alkaline Batteries
“Their Members Mark AA Batteries. It’s cheaper on Amazon. 48 pk AA – $17.98 Sam’s Club vs $14.99 Amazon.”
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Soda
“Soda, you can get 4 twelve packs on sale in any grocery store for 15 to 18 dollars. Don’t pay 20 bucks for 36 of the same can.”
“Giant packs of canned soda. It’s easier to get deals at a local supermarket sales.”
Fresh Produce
“Fresh berries. You have 36 hours to eat them at most before the mold and mush kicks in.”
“Definitely produce, unless you’re cooking for a lot of people it’s extremely tough to get through it before it goes bad.”
“As someone who worked in produce before, this is very true. Sam’s produce has a knack for going bad quickly.”
“I find their bags of mixed salad seem to wilt much sooner than the expiration date suggests.”
Prepared Meals From the Deli Section
“The prepared fresh foods. Walmart/Sam’s is about cheap price; not quality.”
“Premade chicken Alfredo. The only flavor is salt.”
“Hot take but I hate the Italian pre-made chicken. The Italian seasoning they use is disgusting. You might as well drink rosemary by the can and it’ll taste just like that chicken.”
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Del Monte Fresh Cut Blue Lake French Style Green Beans
“Canned green beans. They’re usually cheaper at Walmart.”
“Most canned veg are cheaper elsewhere.”
Member’s Mark Farm Raised Skinless Atlantic Salmon Fillet
“The salmon is cheaper per lb at regular grocery stores.”
“Non frozen salmon is usually $1-2/lb cheaper elsewhere on sale.”
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