Aug 22, 2026

5 Items Sam's Club Shoppers Say Aren't Worth Buying

Written by Gabrielle Olya
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Edited by Ashleigh Ray
5 Items Sam's Club Shoppers Say Aren't Worth Buying

Sam's Club is known for bulk bargains on everything from groceries to household essentials, but even loyal members say some purchases simply aren't worth the money.

When one shopper recently asked fellow members on Reddit which products they avoid, responses poured in highlighting a handful of buys that frequent shoppers say are better left on the shelf.

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Here's what superfans said you should stop buying at Sam's Club.

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Several shoppers said bulk produce often goes bad before smaller households can finish it, potentially canceling out any savings.

"Unless you're cooking for a lot of people, it's extremely tough to get through it before it goes bad," wrote one shopper.

While shoppers praised the affordability of prepared foods, some questioned their overall quality. One employee also raised concerns about food-preparation standards at their location.

Bakery products received some of the strongest criticism in the discussion, with shoppers specifically calling out the bread, sheet cake and carrot cake.

"The cream cheese frosting tastes like chemicals and some of the nuts taste rancid," said one shopper of the carrot cake. "It's awful."

Although canned soda packs at Sam's Club are typically priced lower compared to full-priced cans at other stores, shoppers said you're better off holding out for a sale at a traditional grocery store, when prices tend to be even lower.

Shoppers caution against buying the ribs sold in the same area as Sam's Club's famous rotisserie chicken.

"Worst thing ever," said one shopper. "I was expecting fall-off-the-bone goodness and was just so disappointed. I felt robbed."

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Written by
Gabrielle Olya
Edited by
Ashleigh Ray