Stop Overpaying at Sam’s Club: The Big Brands Secretly Behind Member’s Mark

You are likely throwing money away if you stick to name brands.

Sam’s Club’s “Member’s Mark” secretly partners with industry giants to sell you the exact same quality for nearly half the price. Here are the top dupes you need to know about.

Member’s Mark Classic Roast Coffee (48 oz) – ~$13.98

• The Secret: This massive canister is widely rumored to be roasted by the same suppliers as Starbucks (specifically their Pike Place roast) or Java Trading Co.

• The Deal: You get bold, red Arabica beans for a fraction of the cost. Internet coffee snobs consistently rate this as a near-perfect flavor match for the expensive stuff.

Member’s Mark AA & AAA Batteries (48 Pack) – ~$19.98

• The Secret: These are manufactured by Energizer. Shoppers have even spotted Energizer reps stocking these shelves!

• The Deal: Made in the USA with the same longevity as the “Bunny” brand. You get a massive pack for what you’d normally pay for a small blister pack at the drugstore.

Member’s Mark French Vodka (1.75 L) – ~$13.98

• The Secret: While often compared to Grey Goose, this is actually distilled by I.W.A. Distilling (not Grey Goose), but it frequently beats Tito’s Handmade Vodka in blind taste tests.

• The Deal: It is imported from France and distilled five times. It is arguably the best value bottle of spirits in the entire store.

Member’s Mark Infant Formula (48 oz) – ~$42.98

• The Secret: Made by Perrigo, the pharmaceutical giant that manufactures almost all store-brand formulas in the US.

• The Deal: The ingredients are virtually identical to Similac Pro-Advance (Blue Tub) or Enfamil (Yellow Tub). You are getting the same FDA-approved nutrition for about 50% less than the name brand.

Member’s Mark Exceed Dry Dog Food (35 lbs) – ~$44.98

• The Secret: Linked to Mid America Pet Food, the makers of the high-end brand Victor, and often compared to Purina Pro Plan.

• The Deal: This is a high-protein formula with real meat as the first ingredient. It’s a premium “breeder quality” food without the premium pet store markup.

Member’s Mark Premium Diapers – ~$19.98 – $39.98

• The Secret: These are widely accepted to be a Pampers dupe.

• The Deal: They feature the same “3-D” topsheet and fit as Pampers, distinguishing them from Costco’s Kirkland diapers (which are Huggies dupes). If you love Pampers, this is your budget-friendly switch.

Member’s Mark Ultra Premium Bath Tissue (45 Rolls) – ~$22.98

• The Secret: Known as the direct rival to Charmin Ultra Soft.

• The Deal: It offers the same plush, septic-safe quality but produces less “lint” than many competitors. It has a cult following on social media that claims it is actually better than the name brand.

Member’s Mark Power Flex Trash Bags (200 Count) – ~$19.98

• The Secret: Uses technology nearly identical to Glad ForceFlex.

• The Deal: The signature “cross-hatch” pattern prevents rips and tears just like Glad. You get 200 bags for the price of 80 name-brand bags.

Member’s Mark 4-Burner Gas Grill – ~$499.00

• The Secret: Often manufactured by Grand Hall or Nexgrill, the same factories behind premium brands like Kenmore Elite.

• The Deal: Heavy-duty stainless steel construction that rivals Weber in performance but saves you hundreds of dollars upfront.