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Member’s Mark products are a great value, but are they really worth buying? Reviewers of these products sure think so.
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It’s one thing to talk about how discount and warehouse stores can save you money and help your finances. It’s another thing entirely to think about whether those savings are worth it.
Rarely is it worth it to sacrifice on the quality of a product — and, more importantly, your quality of life — for a few pennies (or even a few dollars). And I think we’ve all learned that lesson the hard way.
That’s why I was thrilled to discover for myself how well Sam’s Club and its Member’s Mark house brand bucked the trend. You really can save money and maintain a high level of product quality. I’m hardly the only Sam’s Club shopper to think so, either. Here are some of the items reviewers love.
1. Member’s Mark Ultra Premium Soft & Strong 2-Ply Toilet Paper
Details: 45 rolls, 235 sheets per roll
Cost: $22.98 ($0.02 per sheet)
Rating: 4.9 stars from 83,878 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature toilet paper costs $0.03 per sheetWalmart: Great Value toilet paper costs $0.03 per sheetTarget: Up & Up toilet paper costs $0.02 per sheet (but only has 4.6 stars)
2. Member’s Mark Super Premium 2-Ply Select & Tear Paper Towels
Details: 15 rolls, 150 sheets per roll
Cost: $19.98 ($0.02 per square foot)
Rating: 4.9 stars from 69,717 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature paper towels cost $0.02 per square footWalmart: Great Value paper towels cost $0.04 per square footTarget: Up & Up paper towels cost $0.03 per square foot
3. Member’s Mark Power Flex Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
Details: 13 gallon, 200 count
Cost: $18.98 ($0.095 per bag)
Rating: 4.8 stars from 21,007 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature tall kitchen bags cost $0.11 per bagWalmart: Great Value tall kitchen bags cost $0.165 per bagTarget: Up & Up tall kitchen bags cost $0.17 per bag
4. Member’s Mark Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt
Details: 34-ounce package
Cost: $12.48 ($0.37 per ounce)
Rating: 4.8 stars from 11,243 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature deluxe mixed nuts cost $0.40 per ounceWalmart: Great Value deluxe mixed nuts cost $0.59 per ounceTarget: Good & Gather deluxe mixed nuts cost $0.57 per ounce
5. Member’s Mark Fair Trade Certified Donut Shop Coffee
Details: Single serve cups, 100 count
Cost: $27.98 ($0.28 per cup)
Rating: 4.7 stars from 9,365 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature Breakfast Blend pods cost $0.33 per cupWalmart: Great Value Donut Shop pods cost $0.271 per cupTarget: Good & Gather Donut Shop pods costs $0.52 per cup
6. Member’s Mark Salted Sweet Cream Butter
Details: 4 1-lb packages
Cost: $12.68 ($3.17 per pound)
Rating: 4.9 stars from 6,614 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature salted butter costs $2.98 per poundWalmart: Great Value salted butter costs $3.68 per poundTarget: Good & Gather salted butter costs $3.79 per pound
7. Member’s Mark Hotel Premier Luxury Bath Towel
Details: Assorted colors
Cost: $6.98 per towel
Rating: 4.8 stars from 5,051 reviews
How it compares
Costco: No Kirkland Signature towels, bath towel prices start at $12.99 each onlineWalmart: Hotel Style bath towels cost $11.74 eachTarget: Threshold Signature bath towels cost $11.20 each
8. Member’s Mark 4-Shelf Industrial Storage Rack
Details: Metal, 2,500 lbs per shelf capacity
Cost: $219.98
Rating: 4.8 stars from 3,511 reviews
How it compares
(The usual suspects don’t carry this product online. Compared with home improvement brands.)
Lowes: Kobalt metal racks start at $279 eachHome Depot: Husky metal racks start at $279 each
9. Member’s Mark Aller-Zyr, Cetirizine HCl, 10 mg., Antihistamine
Details: 400 count
Cost: $15.98 ($0.04 per tablet)
Rating: 4.9 stars from 2,023 reviews
How it compares
Costco: Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec costs $0.04 per tabletWalmart: Equate cetirizine HCl costs $0.119 per tabletTarget: Up & Up cetirizine HCl costs $0.16 per tablet
10. Member’s Mark Chicken Jerky Recipe Dog Treats
Details: 48 ounce package
Cost: $24.98 ($6.25 per pound)
Rating: 4.8 stars from 1,839 reviews
How it compares
Costco: No comparable treat for sale onlineWalmart: Ol’ Roy Jerky Sticks (beef) cost $3.51 per poundTarget: Kindfull Chicken Jerky treats cost $14.98 per pound
Compound the savings with sales and rewards
What makes many of these prices so interesting is that they aren’t sale prices, but regularly listed prices. So that leaves you a lot of room to get even more savings by stocking up when Sam’s Club runs one of its many, many sales and deals.
And don’t forget about rewards. If you’re a Sam’s Plus member, you’ll earn 2% back on your purchases.
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