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10 Worst Things to Buy at Walmart

If anyone is looking for bargains across product lines including groceries, housewares, small appliances, prescription drugs, auto supplies, sporting goods, clothing and electronics, Walmart is a likely destination. The powerhouse retailer was built from the ground up to be a low-price leader, especially when Walmart supercharged in the 1980s with its Supercenters, marrying full-line supermarkets with selections from nearly every other retail category. Just ask all the mom-and-pop shops Walmart wiped away when it landed its megastores in small towns.

It's tough to beat the low-price behemoth. Or is it? We found 10 items that tend to be less expensive, of better quality or both from retailers other than Walmart. Check out the list.

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In case your back has been turned, we have a little news for you: Retailers are already starting to

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