The words “store brand” don’t exactly have the best connotation. Many hear that phrase and think “lower price than name brands … but lower quality, too.”
But in more recent years, some store brands have emerged as good, great, even sought-after … sometimes even more than the name brands themselves! If you’ve heard people gush about their favorite Kirkland Signature products from Costco, or Cat & Jack clothing from Target, you know what I mean.
Today, I want to highlight some of the best products from Sam’s Club store brand Member’s Mark. I’ve scoured the website for high-rated items with rave reviews. Customers swear by these quality products and insist they’re every bit as good (or better) than their well-known peers.
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Don’t Miss Out on These Member’s Mark Products
Shoppers are often forced to choose between quality and affordability. Thankfully, that isn’t the case with these Member’s Mark products.
Every item on this list boasts high ratings and ample reviews singing its praises. Let’s discuss the Member’s Mark products that have more than earned a spot in your Sam’s Club shopping cart.
Listed ratings reflect Sam’s Club reviewers’ average star ratings. Products listed in reverse order of average star rating, from lowest to highest.
1. Chicken & Waffle Bites Chicken Recipe Dog Treats
- Rating: 4.8/5.0
Your dog is a good boy (or girl!) and deserves a treat. Well, if you want to give your puppy something special, you should consider Member’s Mark Chicken & Waffle Bites Chicken Recipe dog treats.
As you could likely surmise from the name, chicken is the No. 1 ingredient in these U.S.-made treats, though they also include real blueberries and natural maple smoke flavor.
On behalf of their furry friends who can’t browse the web, shoppers have given these treats a lofty average star rating of 4.8 out of a possible 5. A common theme among the reviews is that even picky dogs seem to be fans of this snack.
“My dog doesn’t care much for milk bone treats but LOVES these treats. A whiff is all she needs, and she comes running,” claims one reviewer. “Dogs love them,” adds reviewer “Jeff,” who bravely admits “I even tried them as well and they were good.”
2. Frozen Skinless and Boneless Atlantic Salmon Fillets
- Rating: 4.8/5.0
Thinking of becoming a pescatarian? Member’s Mark Skinless and Boneless Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portions could become the base of many of your go-to meals. This salmon is farm-raised and sustainably sourced. It has 23 grams of protein per serving and comes in individually wrapped portions.
Sam’s Club shoppers give this salmon an average star rating of 4.8. One recent review by “Alicia” reads: “Surprised how delicious these were. Quality filets at an affordable price and frozen to keep freshness and nutrients.”
Kathy” seems to agree, simply stating that they’re “delicious and convenient.”
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3. Dual Carry Insulated Shopper Bags
- Rating: 4.8/5.0
Whether you love camping, road trips, or beach days, Member’s Mark Dual Carry Insulated Shopper bags could be your solution for keeping food or drinks frozen or cold for hours.
These bags have leak-proof lining, an exterior accessory pocket, and are stain-resistant. You can carry them by the handles or over-the-shoulder straps.
This nifty bag has earned a 4.8 average star rating from customers.
“Great buy, just used mine for a weekend trip to the beach and plan to buy another one to keep in my truck to keep cold items in on grocery shopping days,” says one pleased shopper’s review. “So I don’t have to worry about any spoilage I just place a couple of frozen containers inside the insulted bag and all is well. Thanks Sam’s Club on such an awesome inexpensive item.”
“This insulated bag is the best!” another reviewer says. “It’s big enough to hold a lot of food! An excellent value too. I love that it has a zipper on top. I went back and bought a few more.”
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4. Clear Plastic Forks
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Have you ever tried to eat something with a plastic fork that instantly broke? It’s infuriating … and a little embarrassing.
Fortunately, you’re unlikely to have that issue with Member’s Mark Clear Plastic Forks, Heavyweight. A box comes with 300 full-length, durable plastic forks, and they’re clear, so they match any color scheme.
These mighty prongs have merited an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars—across more than 4,900 ratings!
“Love these forks for camping, picnics or parties! They’re sturdy and don’t break too easily. Some are ‘you get what you pay for’ but these are great value!” says one raving reviewer. Another says these forks are a “staple” in their home.
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5. Commercial Contractor 42-Gallon Clean-Up Bags
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Taking the trash out is a simple task … unless your bag breaks open and you need to clean up all the garbage that oozed out.
Want your trash to stay securely within the bag? Member’s Mark Commercial Contractor 42-Gallon Clean-Up Bags, which come with 42 bags per box, are an excellent option made with heavy-duty plastic for superior durability.
This is another Member’s Mark product with a remarkable 4.9 average star rating derived from thousands of reviews, where you’ll find the words “heavy duty” and “sturdy” used pretty commonly.
“My husband loves these bags the best,” one happy customer explains. “They are very durable for outdoor cleaning. They are large enough for anything that needs clean up from yard work or garage clean up. They do not tear and we line our patio trash can with these bags. They withstand the weather and keep trash dry through all types of weather. They are the best.”
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6. Select & Tear 2-Ply Paper Towel
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Member’s Mark Select & Tear 2-Ply Paper Towels come with 15 rolls that have 150 sheets per roll. The product description states that they are “strong, thicker, long-lasting, absorbent, and quilted for superior performance.”
That’s a lot of horn-tooting from the marketing department, but customers appear to be equally enthusiastic about the product.
These Member’s Mark paper towels have earned an outstanding 4.9 average star rating across a whopping 130,000 reviews. “These paper towels work as well as Bounty if not better than,” one customer claims. “”Members Mark Paper Towels are strong and very absorbent,” another states. “They can hold their own easily [against] national brands like Bounty and Brawny. They’ve been a staple in my home for YEARS.”
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7. White Distilled Vinegar
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
I love using white distilled vinegar for cleaning, but I’m apparently missing out by not using Member’s Mark vinegar.
Sam’s Club sells Member’s Mark White Distilled Vinegar as two-packs of 1-gallon bottles, and this cooking/cleaning product boasts a solid 4.9 out of five stars.
The reviews show just how versatile this distilled vinegar can be. One reviewer explains that they use it to soak fruits and vegetables, another uses it to clean their AC unit and other appliances, and several others use it for laundry.
“I use this vinegar for cleaning, laundry, and some cooking [appliances],” one pleased customer explains. “I appreciate being able to buy 2 gallons in a big heavy box. I have a couple of smaller vinegar jugs that I refill so that it will be easy to pour from them. This vinegar is reasonably priced.”
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8. Premium Cane Sugar
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Looking for a sweet deal? Sam’s Club sells 25-pound bags of Member’s Mark Premium Cane Sugar containing extra-fine granulated sugar that’s grown and refined in the U.S.
Customers have given this sugar a 4.9 average star rating, with many reviewers lauding its versatility and value proposition.
“I do a lot of baking, and have tried different types of sugar. This cane sugar works awesome in baking, making candy and whatever else you decide to use it for in recipes,” says one reviewer. Says another: “This is a lot of sugar. It is of good quality. I bake cakes and this sugar does the job for a perfect pound cake.”
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9. Salted Sweet Cream Butter
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Butter is a staple in many households, and at Sam’s Club, you can buy it 4 pounds at a time.
Member’s Mark Salted Sweet Cream Butter is made with milk sourced from California family farms. It’s lightly churned and easily spreadable.
The reviews of this butter frequently mention both the quality and affordable price point for this product. Reviewer “Sharon” states, “This is the best butter for the best price anywhere that I know of.”
A recent review by “Steve” claims “This is the EXACT butter they sell at Walmart, only it’s 90 cents cheaper per pound. I know [it’s] the same because the wrapper they use for the individual sticks is identical, down to the listed ingredients.”
I can’t personally verify that last claim. But I can tell you that reviewers love the butter, giving it 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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10. 27 Gallon Heavy-Duty Storage Tote
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
Organization can be tough. Even if you utilize the best minimalism practices, you likely have a lot of stuff you need, but not often enough to keep within arm’s reach. That’s why many people turn to storage totes.
Member’s Mark 27 Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Storage Tote has a deep recessed lid for easy stacking and modeled handles, making it comfortable to carry. And happy shoppers have given this storage container a nearly perfect average star rating of 4.9.
The reviews often cite the high quality of these bins, as well as the excellent price and size. “Absolutely what I needed and probably gonna buy more,” says one recent reviewer.
“First…they look nice,” another adds. “Solid plastic. They stack nicely without the lid bending and the lid snaps on tightly. If I had realized how nice these were for the price, I would have never bought the expensive name brand totes.”
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