37 Things That Are Cheaper On Amazon Than In Stores

    Why buy it in stores when you can get it literally shipped to your house AND it's cheaper?

    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share with us what things they buy on Amazon because it's cheaper than in stores. Here's what they said.

    1. iPhone cases

    amazon.com

    "A Lifeproof case on Amazon is roughly $50-$60 (depends on the model), but in my Best Buy they are $80-$90. I got a Speck case on Amazon for $20, and saw the exact same case for $50 in store!"

    —rebeccanavarro

    2. Sushi wraps

    amazon.com

    "You can get 50 sheets for about $10. In the store you get 10 sheets between $4 and $7."

    —stephanieschwockd

    3. Cat food

    amazon.com

    "I order my cat food via Prime which is sooo convenient. Plus, I have it scheduled for delivery once a month which gives me an extra 5% off the price (already cheaper than a pet store)."

    —jessicalanes

    4. LED lightbulbs

    amazon.com

    —e43512b3fc

    5. Luggage

    "I purchased a new Travelpro bag on Amazon for $118 with free Prime shipping. The same bag at Kohl's department store was $250 plus tax. NOPE!"

    —deesgetdegrees

    6. Diapers

    "When I compare prices of diapers on Amazon vs. retail stores, I often find Amazon has a better deal (I buy the huge packs) and there are occasional digital coupons that apply! Plus, Amazon Prime subscribers can use “Subscribe & Save” automatic deliveries that can save you even more! You can’t go wrong!"

    —danigt44

    7. Under Armor anything

    "Under Armor anything! I got a great pair of compression running leggings for $30 (cheaper than the outlet or TJ Maxx!!!)"

    —blaineh4a6862f84

    8. Sex toys

    "In my experience: sex toys, especially ones that are not super high quality (i.e., ones that you’re only going to use occasionally or a “throw away” $20 or less toy) can be found way cheaper on Amazon than in most sex shops in some states/areas."

    —nny909

    9. Earplugs

    "I sleep with them every night so I buy giant boxes with 200 pairs. Infinitely cheaper than buying them 7 pairs at a time from the drugstore."

    —lauriej4c1dbc119

    10. Batteries

    amazon.com

    "Buy them with subscribe and save and save even more. AAA, AA, C, D and 9V. Also available in rechargeable versions. No one told me when I had kids that I would need to have a million batteries of all sizes on hand!"

    —pror

    11. Books

    amazon.com

    "Books! Not just textbooks, actual regular books. Finding cheap used books (for like $0.50 - $3.00) that ship free with Prime is the bessssst. Changed my life!!!"

    —juliaa13

    12. Protein powders

    "Health food products like protein powders, wheatgrass powder, peanut flour, etc."

    —michalo2

    13. Polaroid film

    "Save anywhere from 15 to 20 bucks!"

    —haleysosassy

    14. Turkey jerky

    amazon.com

    "My mom’s obsessed with that stuff and apparently Amazon has the best price."

    —hannahh495fa4bff

    15. Memory foam mattresses

    amazon.com

    "I just bought a king for a great price. They’re usually online only mattress companies, but they’re legit. You can Google it. I was actually shocked to see that these unknown mattress companies had much better reviews than Serta and Simmons."

    —katieh24

    16. Face masks

    amazon.com

    "TONYMOLY face masks are 11 for 10 thus making it more than a half price reduction."

    —BarTheUnicorn

    17. Cell phone charging chords

    amazon.com

    "Just paid 9 bucks for a 6 pack that had 1ft., 3ft., and 6ft. options in it."

    —roxiclavi2

    18. Pens

    amazon.com

    "As a server, I go through so many, and Amazon has amazing deals on the good ones for me."

    —lyssabear

    19. Dog poop bags

    amazon.com

    "They’re usually $10-15 in the store for 120-300 bags."

    —leahk4bbf52f87

    20. Flower seeds

    amazon.com

    "I’ve ordered a ton of seeds to make a flower garden for my mother. The seeds cost €1-2 for a pack of usually around 50-100, which is amazing compared to the €5-10 you’d pay in a store for around 20 seeds."

    —jackcleary50

    21. K-cups

    amazon.com

    "So much cheaper!"

    —Imindiemmy

    22. Printer ink

    amazon.com

    "It’s a generic brand but up to $20 cheaper and each color works just as good!"

    —fahneek

    23. Underwear/lingerie

    amazon.com

    "This is a pack of 30 underwear for 23 bucks on Amazon prime. Some of the pairs in there I could see people paying $25 for at Victoria’s Secret, no joke. One of the best finds I’ve ever came across on Amazon."

    —teeawwnuhh

    24. Socks

    amazon.com

    "My 20-year-old is a landscaper and his socks are ruined after a few days (mulch, stains, yuck). Amazon has been great for large bundles of socks for great prices. (10 pair/ $10)."

    —j454274c08

    25. Bobby pins

    amazon.com

    "Just bought a POUND of salon-quality ones for $6!!"

    —mollyb4263f18f6

    26. Pregnancy tests

    amazon.com

    "Pregnancy test for sure! I look for “HCG tests” and I got 50 of them for like $10….. So many sticks to pee on…. Lol"

    —KTheRealist

    27. Smoked sea salt, truffle oil, and orange blossom water, etc. Basically any specialty food product.

    amazon.com

    "Whenever I have a recipe calling for something unusual, I don’t even check my grocery store anymore. If they have it at all, there is NO WAY they’ll beat Amazon’s prices."

    —kristi-mariestandingc

    28. Crest whitening strips

    amazon.com

    "Around 30 dollars on Amazon compared to 50 in stores!"

    – emmat468f520ed

    29. Pads/tampons

    amazon.com

    "You can get a year’s worth for like $18-30."

    —brianah5

    30. Vitamins and supplements

    amazon.com

    "ALWAYS cheaper than the local health food store."

    —kelleyb2

    31. Sheets

    amazon.com

    "Amazon’s best kept secret: Elegant Comfort 1500 thread count sheets for $28 (on average, give or take $5 depending on the different colors)."

    —JessNotes

    32. Face wash

    amazon.com

    "I always get the two pack and its sooo much cheaper than buying it in drug stores."

    —biancac4b454d128

    33. Toms shoes

    amazon.com

    "I got them for $29.99 on Amazon when they were $47 in stores."

    —Laurennicole97

    34. Toothbrush replacement heads

    amazon.com

    "Generic Oral-B style Electric toothbrush replacement heads. You get a pack of 20 for $10 through Amazon and they’re $15 for 3 at Walmart. Saved my $$ and my teeth!"

    —geekycharles

    35. Textbooks, of course

    Amazon

    "Oh my goodness: textbooks! There is NO better place to find inexpensive used ones."

    —hannahh495fa4bff

    36. Condoms

    amazon.com

    "Condoms can also be found in bulk cheap."

    —nny909

    37. Prismacolor colored pencils

    amazon.com

    "Prismacolor products, especially their colored pencils, are like half the price most craft stores sell them for."

    —Shaddeline

    Lastly, here are three TRULY great tips from BF user pror.

    1. Amazon basics make some great electronic accessories at great prices. Highly rated at affordable prices.

    2. You can get some amazing deals using subscribe and save, especially when you can align it with a coupon. You can cancel your subscription after it ships if you only want it one time. Diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, feminine products, vitamins, paper products, cleaning products etc. The list is endless for subscribe and save. Try to get at least 5 things in a monthly order; the discount goes from 5% off to 15% off when you hit five.

    3. When I’m at a store I use the Amazon app to scan barcodes to check prices. If it’s cheaper at Amazon, in my cart it goes!!