7 Items You Can Buy on Amazon for Much Cheaper Than In Stores

Kerra Bolton
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Amazon remains a go-to marketplace because you can find great prices on everything from kitchen appliances to office supplies. But not every Amazon deal is a steal. Know when to hit up Amazon, and when it’s a good idea to shop somewhere else.

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GOBankingRates compared products in Amazon’s seven most popular shopping categories to the same items from well-known retailers.

If you’re wondering what to buy on Amazon, check which items are better to buy on Amazon than in stores.

Electronic Accessories

Amazon sells phone and computer accessories at a lower price than some retailers. Check out the JLab GoAir True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds.

Price Check: JLab GoAir True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

  • Amazon: From $20

  • Kohl’s: From $25

Best-Selling Books

With fewer bookstores, it’s more difficult to read the latest best-sellers. Get the most value for your hard-earned money by checking out Amazon for hardback best-sellers, which frequently offers discounts on books like Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Price Check: Atomic Habits by James Clear

  • Amazon: $13 (hardback)

  • Barnes & Noble: $23 (hardback)

Household Essentials

Amazon rewards shoppers who buy household essentials like Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels in bulk. Spend less time worrying about the spills when your storage cabinet is stocked.

Price Check: Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels

  • Amazon (8 triple rolls = 24 Regular Rolls): $23

  • Walmart (8 triple rolls = 24 Regular Rolls): $28

Health and Beauty Products

Amazon sells brand-name health and beauty items like CeraVe’s Daily Moisturizing Cream cheaper than many stores. Want to save more? Check out the 12-ounce, three-pack.

Price Check: CeraVE Daily Moisturizing Cream (three-pack, 12-ounce bottles)

  • Amazon: $37

  • Walmart: $64

Office Supplies

Amazon Basics Gel Pens in blue or black ink are similar to the Sharpie Uni-Ball Medium and Fine Point pens sold at most office stories but less expensive.

Price Check: Amazon Basics Gel Pens

  • Amazon: $10

  • Office Depot: $18

Pet Supplies

Feeding your fur babies doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. For less, Amazon offers Blue Buffalo Life Natural Dry Dog Food, Chicken, and Rice. You can also save 5% with auto-deliveries.

Price Check: Blue Buffalo Life Natural Dry Dog Food, Chicken, and Rice

  • Amazon: $15

  • Walmart: $18

Kitchen Appliances

Amazon reviewers gave kudos to its Ninja BL610 Professional 72-Ounce Countertop Blender for its ability to easily crush ice in seconds and blend drinks. It’s also free of chemical compounds used in plastics and dishwasher-safe.

Price Check: Ninja BL610 Professional 72-Ouncer Countertop Blender

  • Amazon: $70

  • Target: $116

Kerra Bolton contributed to a previous version of this article.

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