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Eragorn | Staff 26.7K Views
Sep 28, 2026 6:52 PM

500-Ct Q-tips Cotton Swabs

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Amazon has 500-Count Q-tips Cotton Swabs for $3. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $0.89 less (22.8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $3.89 at the time of this posting.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
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PrayingMantis
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Yes, it is. Even now at the regular price, Costco has 3 packs (3 x 625 ct = 1,875 swabs) for $9.99
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bostondealseekr
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Last time I bought these from amazon, they bent really easily. I prefer the more sturdy ones from Aldi, and no, I'm not shilling for Aldi
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c2nah777
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Too bad those are not as good as the original. I would use the Equate brand for helping me to clean guns I guess. Just not on my ears.
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Sep 29, 2026 12:30 AM
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bostondealseekrSep 29, 2026 12:30 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Last time I bought these from amazon, they bent really easily. I prefer the more sturdy ones from Aldi, and no, I'm not shilling for Aldi
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Sep 29, 2026 1:52 AM
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Dave_BSep 29, 2026 1:52 AM
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Quote from Placentachef View quoted comment :
Package says not insert in ear.
You should watch Ryan George's skit on "The Guys Who Invented Q-Tips"

Very relevant to your comment. 😆

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ7IEWwQ4Cg
Sep 29, 2026 2:14 AM
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RichardStaboneSep 29, 2026 2:14 AM
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Quote from PrayingMantis View quoted comment :
Yes, it is. Even now at the regular price, Costco has 3 packs (3 x 625 ct = 1,875 swabs) for $9.99
This is accurate. Costco is cheaper and in the nobody-asked-for-my-opinion category I prefer Costco over Amazon for variety of reasons.

But to add some perspective, based on current Costco/Amazon prices, the cheaper Costco price will save you a dollar for every 1400+ q-tips you chew through.
Sep 29, 2026 3:57 AM
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eyhkSep 29, 2026 3:57 AM
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I bought one 15 years ago and haven't run out yet!
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MarceilleSep 29, 2026 6:53 AM
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Quote from BeautifulBanana6046 View quoted comment :
I guess im the only one that use qtips for the ear. I know your not supposed to but it is what it is. I flush it with water once a year at least. 😅
Definitely not the only one, and there's no way I'm taking a chance with subpar generic glue not holding the cotton on the stem.
Sep 29, 2026 7:50 AM
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DillDozerSep 29, 2026 7:50 AM
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Quote from Milkbox247 View quoted comment :
I told my wife not to buy three packs of 500, and they lasted us for years.

One of those things that is not worth buying in bulk
Only chumps don't buy household stuff in bulk.

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Sep 29, 2026 7:50 AM
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DillDozerSep 29, 2026 7:50 AM
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Quote from c2nah777 View quoted comment :
Too bad those are not as good as the original. I would use the Equate brand for helping me to clean guns I guess. Just not on my ears.
Yeah, they used to be good. Enshittification 😓
Sep 29, 2026 2:28 PM
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AnxienatorSep 29, 2026 2:28 PM
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I'll take cheaper groceries.
Sep 29, 2026 4:25 PM
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underworldtakerSep 29, 2026 4:25 PM
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Quote from Placentachef View quoted comment :
Package says not insert in ear.
Cup of noodles say not to microwave 😅🤷 ♂️
Sep 29, 2026 4:28 PM
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Radioactive_scoopulaSep 29, 2026 4:28 PM
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Quote from Placentachef View quoted comment :
Package says not insert in ear.
I have pondered this before....is there any other product where more people buy it for the exact reason the manufacturer says NOT to use it for? 😆
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Quote from Radioactive_scoopula View quoted comment :
I have pondered this before....is there any other product where more people buy it for the exact reason the manufacturer says NOT to use it for? 😆
I got soooo many ear infections from q tips as a kid because my mom never knew not to use them in your ear. Once I figured it out, no more ear infections. You clean your ears by using your pinkie while taking a shower.
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FeistyPencil663Sep 29, 2026 4:32 PM
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Quote from rbateman View quoted comment :
Great to have around like to have 2 to 3000 on hand . What if ?
For when you have your closest 1000-1500 best friends over that need to clean their ears!

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Sep 29, 2026 4:32 PM
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AJW13Sep 29, 2026 4:32 PM
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Quote from BeautifulBanana6046 View quoted comment :
I guess im the only one that use qtips for the ear. I know your not supposed to but it is what it is. I flush it with water once a year at least. 😅
How do you flush out your ears? I've had a weird feeling in one of my ears like it needs to pop for like 2 years but I've been too paranoid to try one of those ear candles or to flush it out to see if that would help...any suggestions?

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