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12 items you should always buy from Walmart

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12 items you should always buy from Walmart

Legos

Legos

The retailer beats out rivals Target and Toys 'R' Us when it comes to Legos deals, Regina Novickis of Slickdeals.com old Go Banking Rates. Other toys may be hit or miss, but definitely stick to Walmart when it comes to Legos.

Photo printing

Photo printing

Walmart is one of the cheapest and speediest options for printing photos, offering 4 inch by 6 inch prints for $0.09 via the home-delivery service. In general, Walmart is less expensive that drugstores that print photos across the board, with a 2013 report finding that Walgreens and CVS charge roughly 40% more than Walmart for the same basket of goods.

Seasonal produce

Seasonal produce

Walmart deeply discounts items that are in season, reports the Passionate Penny Pincher. Plus, if you see something that you know would be cheaper at Aldi, the store has to price match your weekly Aldi sales flyer. Visit early in the morning to get the best picks.

Disposable razors

Disposable razors

Razors at Walmart are up to 50% less expensive than at drugstores, Coupons.com’s Jeanette Pavini told Go Banking Rates.

Upscale coffee

Upscale coffee

Walmart sells 12 ounces of Seattle's Best organic fair-trade coffee for just $5.65. That's less expensive than anything you can find on Amazon or Target.

Simple furniture

Simple furniture

If you’re looking to save, you might want to consider ditching Ikea for Walmart, Lindsay Sakraida of DealNews.com told Go Banking Rates. You can find items like a simple student desks for half the price.

Party supplies

Party supplies

A dollar store may be cheaper, but Walmart tends to sell in larger quantities, reports the Passionate Penny Pincher.

Name-brand laundry detergent

Name-brand laundry detergent

Not only is Walmart's name-brand laundry detergent a great deal, it’s also eco-friendly, reports CBS News.

Clothing basics

Clothing basics

If you need true basics, Walmart has some of the best deals around for T-shirts, tanks tops, and socks, reports the Passionate Penny Pincher.

Regional favorites

Regional favorites

To win over local customers, Walmart is working to bring in more local offerings, reports CBS News. That means brands like Blue Bell ice cream in Texas and Colorado Proud locally grown produce in Denver.

Office-supply basics

Office-supply basics

If there isn't a deal at Staples, buy your printer paper at Walmart. Tape, envelopes, pens, and pencils are also well-priced, according to the Passionate Penny Pincher.

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