10 Worst Items to Buy at Warehouse Clubs

Printer Ink

We’ve all been there: You’re rushing to print out an important document at home only to discover that your printer is out of ink. Frustrated, you make a mental note to pick up one of those bulk-size packages of printer cartridges on your next Costco run.

While warehouse clubs offer loads of deep discounts on computer accessories, you may want to skip buying bulk printer ink cartridges, says Joanie Demer, co-founder of TheKrazyCouponLady.com. That’s because, with some online research, you can find even cheaper deals from other retailers.

For example, we spotted a two-pack of Brother’s Innobella ink cartridges (each pack contained three color ink cartridges) selling for $49.99 on Costco’s website. On Amazon, a single pack of the same printer cartridges costs $19.98 (or $39.96 for two packs, so $10 cheaper than Costco.com).

It’s important to note that when purchasing ink cartridges or similar products from Amazon, be sure they’re sold directly by the e-commerce giant and not by a third-party seller. This helps ensure authenticity.