11 Products You Should Think Twice About Buying at Walmart in Texas

Walmart may be known for its competitive prices, but not all products offer the best value.

If you’re shopping in Texas, here are 11 items you should consider avoiding:

1. Prepaid Phone Plans: While convenient, better deals are often available from other carriers or online.
2. Phone Accessories: Accessories tend to be marked up; you’re likely to find more affordable options online.
3. Wooden Furniture: The inexpensive furniture may be tempting, but the quality often falls short.
4. Dishes and Cutlery: Budget-friendly options often lack durability and break easily.
5. Home Appliances: Prices are comparable to other stores, but Walmart may not provide much help if something goes wrong.
6. Batteries: Walmart’s house brand, Great Value, doesn’t last as long as name-brand batteries.
7. Gift Wrap: The wrapping paper is often low-quality and tears easily.
8. Fresh Meat and Produce: Be cautious; these items may spoil faster than expected.
9. Diapers: Smaller packs and concerns about quality make them less cost-effective.
10. Toys: Better prices are typically found online for the same products.
11. Vitamins and Supplements: Walmart faced issues in 2015 for selling supplements that didn’t contain the listed ingredients.

Although Walmart excels in bulk buying and competitive pricing, it’s important to shop smart. Skip these items to get the most value out of your visit.

Pro Tip: Fresh produce, particularly bananas, has been noted by shoppers for ripening inconsistently—going from green to brown rapidly.