Dollar Stores Don't Always Have The Best Deal
Dollar stores can be great sources for necessary items. However, don't assume that because something is in the dollar store, it is a good buy. Sometimes one can buy things elsewhere cheaper. For example, after Christmas last year I was able to buy wrapping paper in the grocery store for fifty cents a roll. Not only was it cheaper, but there was more on the roll and it was of better quality. Know how much you want to pay for an item, and then wait until you see it for that price to stock up on it.
By Carol from Wyoming, PA
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RE: Dollar Stores Don't Always Have The Best Deal
Also in SD, a lot of the "dollar stores" are no longer just $1.00. They have things for all prices. I also don't feel it pays to go to a dollar store if you have to take public transportation. I have had the problem when I buy things like shower gel at dollar stores, there is no paper sealer inside the lid and in the process of being juggled during transportation the lids will sometime get slightly lose and some of the product will leak out, causing a mess on everything in the bag.
Post by redhatterb
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One major point to consider with these Dollar Stores. A lot of their stuff, foods, cleaners, make up, toothpaste et are made in CHINA. Not a good deal if you sicken, or kill you kids, or pets! By the way I have seen AIM toothpaste, made in China, and such a good copy cat I had to look twice to see it was not the real deal! No contact info on it, like you see on the real thing, also it was an odd size. If you don't wear it, eat it, give it to Fido, or clean with it it might be OK to buy? Watch out for kid's toys, think lead etc.
Post by Amandablue
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Toothpaste is a dollar at dollar tree like AIM but at wal-mart its 88 cents/
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I agree I bought 7 rolls of wrapping paper @ Krogers for $4.00, 2 were the big ones. They were marked 2.99 & $3.99. This was after Christmas.
Post By Christine IN (Guest Post)
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Yes, it's true - you have to watch the prices - sometimes the deals are great, sometimes not so good. And the sales at the supermarket can be super - my husband gets some great stuff when he goes shopping on Sunday evening at a suburban store we happen to be near to...
Post by pamphyila
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Good point, Carol!
Another thing,make sure the "DOLLAR STORES" that you go to are
really just a buck! (I like dollar tree).
I get really good deals @ my dollar store. Greeting cards are
2 for $1.00, gift bags are inexpensive and the smaller ones come in lots of 2 or 3.
I did get cheese spread, (like but not WISPRIDE) it was so bad my dogs or husband would not eat it!
All in all the $ store can have good bargains, but you have to watch what you get!
Post by bigyellowtaxi
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This is very true. I have found items (e.g. party favours) in large retail stores cheaper than the price dollar-type stores were charging. It pays to check these things out before 'impulse' buying...even if you think it's a bargain.
Post By jojo (Guest Post)
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Also, last week I bought Halls cough drops for 50 cents a package in CVS. I had a coupon. They were one dollar a package at Dollar Tree.
Post By Carol in PA (Guest Post)
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