10 Overpriced Kirkland Products You Can Skip

Costco's in-house brand, Kirkland Signature, can help you unlock the true value of your membership with lower prices on popular bulk items. But how are you supposed to know which ones are good?

Let's be honest: not every product is a winner. Luckily, we scoured Reddit to find out which overpriced Kirkland products just aren't worth your hard-earned money.

There are many Costco shopping hacks, but some products received a lot of hate online, and the Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad is one of them. People say the greens in the salad are often wet or soggy in texture, or the consistency of the chicken is off.

One user on Reddit complains: "Way too much lettuce, ingredients are basic and not flavorful. No spice packet. And the dressing is just plain bad. Don't think I'll get another one."

Kirkland's signature blue dish soap is another skip. Customers say the formula is way more runny than other soaps, and doesn't seem to cleanse well.

"We threw out the giant jug of Kirkland brand dish soap - it didn't seem to cut grease at all. If you are already using Dawn, you will probably struggle to find options with similar cleaning power - I tried about half a dozen before going back," said one frustrated Reddit user.

Many people find Kirkland pre-packaged deli meat to be a hard pass because of its texture and taste. One concerned Redditor describes the turkey deli meat as "slimy" and did not taste appetizing. 

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Kirkland detergent pacs are not the internet's favorite way to clean clothes. They even argue that these pods leave a detectable film on clothing, which kind of defeats the point of any savings.

"When I went to grab one for my next load of laundry, I noticed some sliminess and saw one had started leaking, which then had turned into clumps of pods being half empty, and the bottom of the bag filled with loose detergent," shares one Redditor.

Kirkland brand batteries have a bad track record. One Redditor said, "So these batteries honestly are dangerous. These specific ones have been in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment, are completely unused, and just decided to pop on their own. I am never buying these again."

If you're stockpiling batteries, it may be better to go for the brand name instead.

The brand's signature protein bars are a definite no-go. At one point, the cookies and cream flavor was recalled, and the dense texture and chalkiness make them a chore to eat.

"The Kirkland protein bars suck so much its unbelievable. The taste is gross, the texture is nasty, the smell is unappealing; make sure to avoid these," admits one Redditor.

Kirkland used to be known for crafting an incredibly tasty, high-quality, grab-and-go chicken salad, but not anymore.

A customer ranted on Reddit: "I also love chicken salad, and I'll never buy it again. It is the blandest thing I've ever eaten. Spent several days trying to figure out how to jazz it up on my sandwiches, and nothing ever worked. Don't disappoint yourself."

Kirkland's house conditioner used to be a highly praised, underrated internet darling in the beauty world. In recent years, the formula has been switched up, and not for the good.

The newer product is drying, has zero slip, and has made some consumers' hair feel heavier post-shower, making this new version one to pass on.

Redditors think the quality of Kirkland tissue is fine. They even like the box designs. They just hate the box's functionality.

"It's narrower, with less sheets, and more cost," complains one user. 

According to Costco shoppers on the internet, Kirkland's Signature Bar Soap has never stood up to its competitors.

Says one Redditor, "As for my opinion, I do not like Kirkland's soap bars. They do not smell very good and even turn stinky after a while compared to other soaps I've used. They also leave a lot of soap scum in the shower, and do not feel anywhere as moisturizing as they claim."

Most of the time, stocking up at a big box store like Costco can be a smart way to save money. But not all of the time.

Luckily, you don't have to try every Kirkland Signature product to know which ones aren't worth your time or money.