12 Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Items That Might Be Even Better Than the Brand Name Stuff

Like other retailers, Sam’s Club uses store brands to help entice buyers with products that are just as good as the name brand but that cost less.

The taste and quality of Member’s Mark items often compare favorably to name-brand competition, letting you save money at Sam's Club.

Check out some of these Member’s Mark products the next time you’re at the retailer to see if they hold up against big-name competition.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Even when it comes to alcohol, some store brands can be just as good as the more expensive name brands.

Try the Member’s Mark Sangria for $6.98, plus their other affordable options. Be aware that there can be restrictions, so you’ll need to check whether Sam’s Club can ship its wine to your state.

You can save big at Sam’s Club even if you decide to go small. Try the Member's Mark Prime Rib Ground Beef Sliders, which come in a pack of nine small burgers for $5.18 per pound. 

Check the packages at your local Sam’s Club, as the final price can vary depending on how much your pack of sliders weighs.

Grab some Member's Mark Coffee Single-Serve Cups, which come in a box of 100 for $27.98. That should save you some money compared to the name-brand version of these cups.

You’ll go nuts for these mixed nuts at Sam’s Club that are better than some of the big names at your local store.

You can choose from Member's Mark Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt for $11.98 each. Unsalted and lightly salted versions also are available.

The 34-ounce jar includes cashews, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and hazelnuts.

Maple syrup is a great staple to have in your pantry. Pick up Member's Mark Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup, which comes in a 32-ounce container for $12.98.

It’s perfect for your morning waffles and pancakes, or you can use it in different recipes as an all-natural sweetener.

Grab a 40-ounce bag of Member's Mark Triple Berry Nut Trail Mix at your favorite Sam’s Club for $12.98.

The trail mix is packed with cranberries, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate, among other ingredients.

Member’s Mark Fruity Snacks come in a box of 100 pouches for $10.78. 

You get strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, and orange flavors that will make everyone in your family happy.

Another staple to have in your pantry is ketchup, and you can find plenty of it at Sam’s Club.

The retailer’s Member's Mark Grade A Fancy Ketchup comes in a large 114-ounce container for $4.98. That’s more than 7 pounds of ketchup, so you’ll be sure to stay well-stocked for some time.

You might need to pick up some paper plates if you're planning a party or barbecue.

Check out Member's Mark Ultra Dinner Paper Plates, which come in a pack of 204 plates 10 inches in diameter for $18.98.

And as with all the items on this list, you can save a little more if you pay with one of the best credit cards that offer cash back or other perks on your Member’s Mark purchases.

One of the great things about belonging to a warehouse retailer such as Sam’s Club is buying staples in bulk.

Stock up on toilet paper the next time you’re at Sam’s Club with Member's Mark Ultra Premium Soft & Strong 2-Ply Toilet Paper. It comes in a pack with 45 rolls for $22.98.

Allergies can be annoying, but Sam’s Club has affordable allergy medication under its store label.

The Member's Mark Aller-Zyr comes in a pack of 400 pills for $14.97. The active ingredient compares to what you find in Zyrtec.

The medication is eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending or health savings account, so you can save extra cash if you have one of these accounts.

Keep your home clean with plenty of trash bags. Member's Mark Power Flex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags come in a box of 200 trash bags for $17.98.

One of the smart shopping hacks for Sam’s Club and other warehouse retailers is to try store brands to save a little extra money.

For the most part, you must purchase a membership to shop at these warehouses. So, do the math to see if you can save money on purchases to cover the extra cost of the membership.