Savvy Shoppers Share Which Items At Target Are Worth The Money

It’s your weekly ritual. You go round every aisle of Target, filling your cart with things you and your family need – and a few things you don’t. But before your next run to the bullseye-adorned store, there’s something you should know: not everything at Target is a great deal. So grab a pen: you’ll want to take notes or, you know, start writing your shopping list.

20. There are better bikes elsewhere

As a parent, you know just how quickly your child grows out of clothes and shoes. Well, the same goes for bikes, which means you should choose a cost-effective set of wheels to tide them over. Skip buying one at Target, as its children’s rides tend to be much more expensive than other retailers, such as Amazon or Walmart.

19. Don’t dress your salad here

Some Target-brand foods are worth tossing into your cart – but we’re still on the “skip” section of this list. Consumer Reports has reviewed the store’s selection of house dressings and they left a lot to be desired taste-wise. It found, for example, “the Market Pantry Caesar was dominated by black pepper and dehydrated spice flavors.” So give Target’s salad-centric condiments a big pass.

18. Get a charge somewhere else

You might see a big pack of batteries dangling in your checkout lane at Target and remember that you need to stock up on them. Resist the urge to grab them there, though. Because you can get multi-packs at your local dollar store, or you can buy bulk containers online for much cheaper.

17. Even its sale clothing is more expensive

If you’re looking for bargain buys to pad your closet, take your search to Walmart instead of Target. Even the items on sale tend to be more expensive than what you’d find from their competitor. There are some wardrobe pieces worthy of purchasing from Target, though – we’ll get to them later.