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Ah, Sams Club.

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you could save some serious cashon bulk staples but not everything is meant to be supersized.

Here are the items shopping expertsnever buy in bulk at Sams Club.

So, unless youre prepping for a toothpaste shortage, skip the bulk buys in this category!

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Slathering on expired sunscreen is basically just asking for a nasty burn.

And do you really want to use that 3-year-old toothpaste?

Condiments

McBride also warned against bingeing on bulk buys of condiments like mayo and ketchup.

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Its hard to imagine using up almost a gallon before it expires, she said.

When you throw out expired food, youre essentially throwing away your money with it.

Nobody wants a side of fuzzy mold with their fries.

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Stick to normal-sized bottles so that last quarter cup of ranch doesnt go to waste.

The holiday season is the only time youre likely to remember to use or gift them.

Youll likely forget about them until theyre expired or lose them in those kicked-under-the-couch crevices.

Baked Goods

Theres nothing better than freshly baked bread.

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