5 Best Deals at Walmart -- And the 5 Worst
Walmart has earned its reputation as a money-saving store by offering low prices on just about everything, from car accessories to canned goods. And while no one will doubt Walmart is a great place to save money, that doesn’t mean some items can’t be found elsewhere for less.
To help you maximize your savings, we asked a variety of experts to list the items you should snatch up at Walmart — and items you should steer clear of.
5 Best Walmart Deals
The nationwide retailer has become synonymous with “savings” — and for good reason. Click through to see which five items are good deals at the retail giant.
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1. Legos
While kids’ toys are hit and miss at Walmart, it’s the place to be if your kid is into Legos, said Regina Conway of Slickdeals. Members of the site post great deals they find, with the best of the best appearing on the front page.
“Our deal community of 9 million has front-paged more Legos deals from Walmart than any other merchant, including Target and Toys ‘R’ Us,” she said.
2. Disposable Razors
If you’re not into paying a premium for smooth skin, Conway said Walmart can help with name-brand razors. Consider the women’s Venus Gillette Sensitive Women’s Disposable Razor. A three-pack costs $6.94 at Walmart, $10.49 at CVS.
3. Personalized Photo Invitations and Cards
Want to make that birthday or summer party announcement really personal? Lori McDaniel, a content and product specialist, said that Walmart is a smart place to go for photo announcements. For example, you can get personalized photo cards for as little as 46 cents each.
4. Coffee and Tea
Brand-name coffee and tea that rarely go on sale can often be snatched up for far less at Walmart, said savings expert Stephanie Nelson of CouponMom.com. “For example, my favorite brands of coffee and tea are both 27% less at Walmart,” Nelson said.
What’s even better, she added, is that Walmart will also accept coupons on those items, making them an even better deal.
5. Indoor Furniture
You might not think of Walmart as a go-to for trendy furniture pieces, but it’s a great place to shop if you want to update your home for less.
“Walmart exclusive brands are usually a good buy, which is the case with their new MoDRN furniture line,” said Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert for TrueTrae.com. “The stylish designs feel very high end — much more so than you would expect from Walmart. I found beautiful bar-height chairs for $99 (originally $169) compared to a very similar style at Article.com for $299.”
5 Worst Walmart Deals
Like with every store, there are some items you should avoid at Walmart. You might be better off buying products at some of Walmart’s competitors, such as Target, Amazon, Costco or Ikea. Read on to find out which five items savings experts say you should skip at Walmart.
1. TVs
It’s true that Walmart has low prices on TVs, but you can sometimes find better deals elsewhere.
“While Walmart is very competitive when it comes to the pricing of electronics, it doesn’t always have the lowest price,” Bodge said. “Prior to investing in a 4K TV, use a deal site, like Slickdeals, to look for deals at competitors, like Amazon, Best Buy, Target or Newegg.”
2. Nuts and Seeds
It’s a given that nuts and seeds are healthy snack choices, but Walmart’s might not be the healthiest for your wallet, Conway said.
“You’ll find much better deals on nuts and seeds at stores like Aldi and Trader Joe’s,” she said. “On average, Walmart is about $1.50 more per pound for whole almonds than Trader Joe’s, and mixed nuts are about $1 more per bag than at Aldi.”
3. Gift Cards
Gift cards can be a great way to make someone’s day, but Walmart might not be the savviest place to shop for them, Bodge said.
“At Walmart stores and at Walmart.com, you can find a broad selection of gift cards from brands like Dunkin’ Donuts, AT&T, Starbucks and Nordstrom. This is certainly convenient, but you’ll be paying full price for these gift cards,” she said. “Instead, use an online gift card aggregator, like Gift Card Granny, which has thousands of gift cards at a discount or with cash-back offers.”
4. Laptops
Avoid getting your next laptop from Walmart, advised Lindsay Sakraida, director of content marketing for Yotpo. In previous months, “less than 1% of DealNews’ price-checked laptop deals were sold at Walmart, which means your chances of finding a good price there are very slim,” she said.
For better deals, she suggested Newegg or the Microsoft Store, as well as directly from Lenovo, HP and Dell. Just remember to look for coupons, she added.
5. Wrapping Paper
Did you score a great deal on Legos at Walmart for that upcoming birthday party? You might want to find the wrapping paper elsewhere, Conway said. The quality of the wrapping paper you’ll find at Walmart is comparable to the paper you’ll find at dollar stores for a lot less, she said.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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