If anyone is looking for bargains across product lines including groceries, housewares, small appliances, prescription drugs, auto supplies, sporting goods, clothing and electronics, Walmart is a likely destination. The powerhouse retailer was built from the ground up to be a low-price leader, especially when Walmart supercharged in the 1980s with its Supercenters, marrying full-line supermarkets with selections from nearly every other retail category. Just ask all the mom-and-pop shops Walmart wiped away when it landed its megastores in small towns.

It's tough to beat the low-price behemoth. Or is it? We found 10 items that tend to be less expensive, of better quality or both from retailers other than Walmart. Check out the list.

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In case your back has been turned, we have a little news for you: Retailers are already starting to