5 Things You Should Skip at Walmart
From staples like food and clothes to oddities like the famed yodeling pickle, Walmart has become a one-stop shop for just about everything. The company is known for its "everyday low prices," but you can overspend on the wrong items at any store. To save more, find out some of the worst items you can buy at Walmart.
Wrapping Paper
Whether you’re in need of wrapping paper for a birthday gift, wedding present or Christmas surprise, you can save big by skipping Walmart and heading to the dollar store. Walmart charges a few bucks for one roll of a plain-colored wrapping paper. You can pick up a roll for only $1.25 at Dollar Tree.
Party Supplies
Whether you’re hosting a graduation party, an anniversary celebration or a baby shower, Walmart might be the first place you consider for party supplies. But if you’re also hosting on a budget, you’ll do better heading to the nearest dollar store.
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“Party supplies at Walmart can be up to five times the cost of party supplies at dollar stores,” said Carson Yarbrough, a consumer insights specialist for Offers.com, a site for coupons and insider savings tips. “If you’re planning a party, opt to get party supplies like plastic cups, decorations and balloons at the dollar store to see significant savings.”
Wood Furniture
Furniture can be expensive. So, if you’re just starting out or looking for inexpensive pieces for your home, you might be lured by Walmart’s low prices on wood furniture. Keep in mind, however, that you get what you pay for at these prices.
“Walmart has relatively cheap wood furniture, but this is because it’s a lesser quality than other furniture retailers,” said Yarbrough. “Wooden furniture from Walmart is more likely to break or deteriorate quicker, so buy your furniture elsewhere to save money and the hassle of replacing it in two months.”
Photo Prints
Although Walmart offers a decent price of 14 cents per photo print, you can do better. There are several apps that give you the opportunity to order copies of your favorite photos for cheaper -- or even free.
Shutterfly, for example, gets you started with unlimited free prints when you download its app. There’s also an app called FreePrints that makes ordering pictures as easy as 1-2-3, and it also provides services free of charge. Customers simply pay for shipping, which still makes the purchase much cheaper than buying prints from Walmart.
Gift Cards
Walmart’s gift card center features a generous selection of restaurants and retailers, including Olive Garden, Papa John’s, Starbucks and Burger King. Plus, there’s the option to buy Visa, MasterCard and American Express gift cards. Walmart is a convenient place to pick up cards, but it isn’t the cheapest.
A cost-saving solution involves buying from discount sites like Gift Card Granny, Raise and CardCash, which have gift cards for up to 30% off. Or, if you are a Costco or Sam's Club member, you can buy multi-packs of gift cards for around 20% off face value.
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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