10 Worst Things to Buy on Amazon

It's become second nature for many online shoppers to go straight to Amazon — but are you really getting the best deal?

There's just a few weeks to go before Amazon Prime Day 2025, and with the recent tariff-related price hikes, plenty of shoppers are eager to snag a deal during the major sales event. With its vast selection, low prices, and fast shipping, Amazon has become a go-to for shoppers seeking convenience and affordability.

Amazon does, indeed, offer many great deals, especially when you factor in the dozens of other benefits of Amazon Prime. But it doesn't always offer the best deal on every item it sells. From questionable quality to higher-than-average prices, some of the products you'll find while browsing the online shopping platform simply aren't worth it.

We asked several shopping experts to weigh in on which products shoppers are better off buying elsewhere. While there are plenty of ways to save money shopping with Amazon, these items in particular typically aren't a great deal. Take a look at 10 of the worst things to buy on Amazon, according to shopping experts.

Andrea Browne Taylor
Contributing Editor

Browne Taylor joined Kiplinger in 2011 and was a channel editor for Kiplinger.com covering living and family finance topics. She previously worked at the Washington Post as a Web producer in the Style section and prior to that covered the Jobs, Cars and Real Estate sections. She earned a BA in journalism from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She is Director of Member Services, at the National Association of Home Builders.

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