5 Dollar Tree Items That Outshine Sam’s Club in Price

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Sometimes, when shoppers have a Sam’s Club membership, they might think they’re getting all the best prices. But, the truth is the Dollar Tree can still win out sometimes. Here’s a look at where Sam’s Club falls short in comparison to Dollar Tree prices. 

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Plush Throw Blanket

• Dollar Tree price: $6

Looking to give some warm blankets as gifts? At Sam’s Club, you’ll pay a hefty price for having a cartoon character on a 50- by 60-inch plush throw. Each blanket at Sam’s costs $16.94, versus Dollar Tree where embossed plush throws of the same size are only $6. 

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Aluminum Foil 

• Dollar Tree price: $1.75

Aluminum foil is always going to be needed in the kitchen. If you pick some up at Dollar Tree, you’ll save. Granted, it’s a small savings, but everything counts these days. At Sam’s Club, aluminum foil comes out to 5 cents per square foot and it’s 4 cents per square foot at Dollar Tree. 

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Pickleball Set

• Dollar Tree price: $1.75

For those getting in on the pickleball craze, you might want to swing by Dollar Tree. For a paddle and a ball, it will cost $1.75. At Sam’s Club, shoppers will have to purchase a set, which comes with two paddles and two balls for $27.97. Two paddles and two balls would only cost $3.50 at Dollar Tree. 

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Oven Mitts and Pot Holders

• Dollar Tree price: $1.50

At Sam’s Club, customers will find a set of two mini mitts, an oven mitt and a pot holder for $14.98. At Dollar Tree, shoppers can purchase a set of an oven mitt with two pot holders for $1.50. Though there are no mini mitts, it provides the same functionality and is much cheaper.

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Clipboard

• Dollar Tree price: $1.25

This is a major price difference. At Dollar Tree, a 9- by 12-inch clipboard costs $1.25. At Sam’s Club, a smaller clipboard at 8.5 by 11 inches costs $7.98. There are virtually no differences in these boards and buyers will even get more space with the Dollar Tree version.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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