10 Worst Items to Buy at Warehouse Clubs

Designer Clothing

Don’t be fooled by the discounted prices you might see on designer clothing items (think: Nicole Miller, DKNY or Calvin Klein) at Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s. “These items are not the same high-end items you can buy directly from the manufacturer or at high-end retailers,” warns Kristin McGrath, an editor and shopping expert for Offers.com.

The designer clothing and accessories you’ll find at warehouse clubs are typically constructed using lesser-quality materials and are designed specifically for lower-tier retailers, she adds.

If you’re simply on the hunt for a basic t-shirt or pair of jeans and don’t care about labels, warehouse clubs will offer competitive prices, McGrath says. Just keep in mind that you aren’t getting a bargain deal on the same pair of designer jeans at Costco that you’d find at Neiman Marcus.