10 Things You Should Not Buy at Walmart — and Why

Wally World is a great one-stop shop for many. If you are a penny pincher, though, you might want to spend a little more time shopping before you start loading up your cart at Walmart, according to the website Go Banking Rates.

Here are some items the site advises avoiding at the popular mega-store and why:

1. High-definition TVs -- The prices are decent, but it's because the TVs they sell aren't that great. You can get a better TV for about the same price at Costco.

2. Nuts and seeds -- Almonds are about $1.50 a pound at Walmart, compared to a dollar a pound at Trader Joe's.

3. Gift cards -- People sell them on sites like CardCash.com for less than face value.  For example, you can get a $25 iTunes gift card on there for about 20 bucks.

4. Laptops -- You can get a better computer for a better price if you buy it online.

5. Wrapping paper -- You're better off going to the Dollar Store.

6. Large appliances, like refrigerators -- Stores like Sears and Best Buy tend to run more sales on appliances, and they usually offer free delivery.

7. Batteries -- They're a lot cheaper at warehouse stores like Costco.

8. Sheets -- You'll find higher-quality ones at stores like T.J. Maxx and Ross.

9. Pre-paid cellphones -- They cost only $45 a month at Walmart, but you don't get great coverage, their customer service is terrible and the phones themselves aren't great.

10. Groceries -- They run a few deals to get people to shop there. But overall, you're better off going to a grocery store.