I love to buy at the dollar store!!!

@Bebs08 (10681)
United States
January 29, 2009 3:58pm CST
Dollar store is one of my favorite stores. hhahah I love to see products which I can only buy for a dollar? my hubby always complain when I go to the dollar store.. hahaha its' because I spend half of the time we suppose be in walmart for our grocery and since the dollar store is near walmart, I will spend most of my time in the dollar store. Well, there are things that I can buy in dollar store that I can not find in walmart and I will only pay $1. what about you? are you a dollar store fan?
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@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I'm not a big dollar store fan, we have one in our town, but I don't go there very often, I found that most things I buy in there are cheaply made and they won't last very long, my husband's always telling me you get what you pay for..lol.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
hahah you are right then, but I am not buying thing made in china in there. I bought like christmas cards, birthday cards, etc.. and also books and school supplies... but food specially made in china? I don;t buy that.
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@caver1 (1762)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I like the dollar store too. I always go there to get gift bags and the tissue paper for the gift bags. Can't find them cheaper anywhere.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
yes, you are right!! you can't find cheaper gift bags and cards, anywhere like the dollar store. I like their cards because you can buy $.50 cents.. in other stores? cards are expensive. In the dollar store I can buy stuff cheaper..
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
31 Jan 09
i love the dollar store for paper pens dog toys cat toys some cords and a variety of other things. However i find that anything i buy cheap there doesnt last nearly as long as something i pay a bit extra for.
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
2 Feb 09
My sister got rolls of plastic table cloth there for her wedding the stuff goes on forever!
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Well, I agree with that.. But for the gift bags and greeting cards and other party stuff? They offered the best deals than that of other stores and the quality of the materials are good.
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• United States
31 Jan 09
I like the idea of it all being one prcie, no matter what little thing that catches my attention, I fell like I can purchase it guilt free, as, it was only a dollar. Sometimes though, I see things there that are not a great price at all. Like candybars for a dollar, when even the over priced "convenience" stores do not charge that much.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
hahaha I agree.. there are items there that are less than a dollar price in other stores but they sell it for a dollar like chocolate bars. I noticed that one but.. their greeting cards and gift bags? you can not find any good deals of stuff like that in other stores.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
29 Jan 09
I love the dollar store too. I am going to see my son and his family and my daughter in North Carolina near the end of February and I will definitely go in there. I love just rummaging around and finding good buys. I have found good buys in the past and - wait for it - hope to find things that I can put together for Birthday and Christmas presents to bring home to me. another store that I adore is Kohl's and Target is amazing but a bit pricey for me. would have to go in sales only. dollar store in N.N here I come!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Oh really? you are visiting here in North Carolina? Oh!!! visit TJ Max too and Ross they always have sale.. and if you like you can visit Carolina thrift.. the are really good. You can also go to some salvage stores.. they have slightly damage products that are very cheap.. you can find great deals in here..
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
30 Jan 09
Just for a few days as my daughter wants me to see her house and my son and his family live with her. I will be in Gastonia. I don't know if there are any thrift stores out there I will have to check. so looking forward to the little break - have Island feverLOL
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@Crocket (315)
• Canada
31 Jan 09
Actually the dollar store is the only store I an afford to shop in. I don't have enough money to go to those high classed shops. I do love Wal-Mart though. I purchase most of my clothes there as they have affordable things that you can wear. Our dollar store now has a baliff sign on the door so they will be closing very soon. I hope they have a sale on so I can get some things I need. Crocket.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Oh!! your dollar store is closing now? That's bad maybe they were not able to make profit because of their super low prices?
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@trixyteddy (1070)
• India
31 Jan 09
I don't go too often, but would love to. It is kind of exciting to shop in such stores. I guess most people like shopping at the dollar store. While I was in Kuwait, there was a place where we could buy anything for one hundred fils, right from clothes to articles. I would dig and dig.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Oh that's nice..hundred fils? what is that? is it equivalent to a hundred dollars or what?
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I like to hit the dollar store from time to time. You can get some of the same things you get at Walmart there for cheaper. There used to be a Dollar Tree by the Walmart here, but when they redid the Walmart they expanded and took out the Dollar Tree. Now, I have to go across town to get to one.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi lilybug, Our dollar store here is just across walmart so, it is just easy for me to go to the place. yes, there are items in dollar store that are cheaper than walmart like the soy milk? same brand at walmart.. but in dollar store e pay only a dollar plus a little tax but in walmart we pay $1.60 plus tax? imagine?
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@Deea48 (1166)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Yep, I am a fan. I love the dollar store, I usualy buy things like kleenex, toilet paper, cat food, you know those everday items. I have also been able to find some fun things there as well, oh and it is the perfect place to get papper plates and picnic stuff to. Yep, like you I am a fan of the dollar store.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Oh!! it's good that most of the responders here are fans of dollar store.. hahahah at least I am not alone. Yes we can get the best deals in the dollar store.
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@jstmarfz (1498)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I love dollar store too! I love buying stuff especially if its cheap like 1$. Too bad the dollar store which is in the next block in our apartment is gone because the roof of the store has been damaged due to too much snow on the roof.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Uh!! that is sad!! you can no longer go to dollar store because of that? I really love dollar store.
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@silverjam (969)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I am also fond of going there in the Dollar Store in fact I always go there every week for groceries. There are certain items am always buying there as I find it cheaper and they are still good ones. I used to buy from there the dish and hand soap, the loofah, dish sponge (12 in a pack) detergents, trash bags and some snacks. Am very glad there is this kind of store in town. We can get good things there for a dollar.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
You are right girl!!! hahahah I am an avid fan of the dollar store. Every time we will go to walmart for grocery shopping I always pass by dollar store. My hubby keeps on complaining because he will be waiting for me for a long time.. hahaha..
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@Chevee (5905)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I am a dollar store fan too. I love my dollar store. We have several around here. They are Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar Dollar Tree is the only one where everything is $1.00. I go to all of them because I can find bargains in them. I buy most of my cleaning products and paper products there. You can find a lot of arts and crafts things at these stores to for good prices. Every time I am in Dollar Tree I see people with a lot of things for making products and at home businesses. I know one lady that has a home catering service and she does a lot of parties she buys a lot of things from Dollar Tree. My cousins does weddings and she gets a lot of merchandise from these stores at affordable prices.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Oh yes!! I am an avid fan of dollar store too. I am not going to the Dollar general or family dollar.. I prefer going to dollar tree, the green one? hahah because it is cheaper than the others. Yes, if you have parties and you use some stuff like paper plates and decor? dollar store is the best for that matter.
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@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I love the Dollar Store. My husband was so thrilled to find that they just opened a huge one not far from our house! LOL My weekly Wal mart run always includes the Dollar Store. I find a lot of good buys there. There are some items that are not cheaper but I always keep a sharp eye out for those bargains! LOL
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Lol.. good that your husband was so thrilled about the dollar store. My hubby is not a fan of the dollar store. He doesn't want me to spend more time in there. But when I bought good bargain? it makes him quiet.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
31 Jan 09
We have "The Two Dollar Shop" here in Australia and I know what you mean, I love going there! We have one at the local shops near home and I can not go in and buy at least one thing. It's great for little toys to keep my little one occupied while I grocery shop and for cards and wrap. It's the best store!
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Yes I agree for the gift bags and greeting cards? I go to dollar store because they are cheap. Imagine 50 cents a card? while in other stores $2-$3 a piece? Good deal in dollar store.
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@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
1 Feb 09
I love the dollar store! I have been known to go in for a couple items and come out with several bags of things because I like shopping there so much. I like to do little "goody" bags for my bowling team members for the different holidays and find much of what I buy there. I also have grandchildren who love when Nana has been there. But I will admit that much of what I purchase is for myself!!
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
1 Feb 09
hahah!!! yes me to. Sometimes they have lots of good stuff and sometimes also none. I really love dollar store. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@arcidy (5005)
• United States
29 Jan 09
I know what you mean I love the dollar store to. I wish there were some near me but the only time I go to them is when I go to maine wich I see a bunch of them there. I wounder how they make money though theres no way they buy there products for one dollar I just cant see them making that much money.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
actually some of their items are cheaper or less than a dollar in the other stores but there are also items that are really expensive in other stores but cheap in them... well most of their products are not made in USA... but some are good..
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hey bebs! I love the dollar store! I can easily spend a half hour in there! They have really great stuff if you take the time to look around. You can really save money. I don't shop anywhere anymore unless things are on sale. I don't even like to grocery shop unless the things that I need are on sale. But, you can't go wrong buying items in the dollar store!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi Opal, just 30 minutes? hahaha I can spend even 3 hours there.. hahaha One time I let my hubby go home and pick me up when I am done. I took me 3 hours to decide wha things am going to buy ahaha... I love dollar store.
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
29 Jan 09
im not a huge dollar store fanatic but i do like to shop there. especially around christmas time, i buy rolls of wrapping paper for $1 that has a good amount of paper in the roll rather than paying $4 for a roll at walmart or shoppers and you barely get any paper with it. i also buy gift bags there and tissue paper and all that stuff, its the best stuff at the dollar store!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Yup!! there are good stuff in dollar store that are pretty expensive in walmart like gift bags in walmart? oh!! expensive.. also cards.. but in dollar store you just pay a dollar.
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• United States
30 Jan 09
I do very little shopping at the dollar stores, certain items are not up to par but some things you do get a good bargain, especially around the holidays you do get your money's worth. My girlfriend will spend an entire week's pay in the dollar stores and boasts about it ha ha.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
hahahaha!!! your girl friend is like me.. spending almost all the money I have in the dollar store. I love going there all the time.
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• Canada
30 Jan 09
Dollah Dollah bills. Aw yayuh, dollar stores are big pimpin, seriously. The best thing is you can get pretty much anything there, candy, food, drink, toys, accessories, kitchen and garden tools, car parts, clothes (LOL!), costumes, party favors, the list is just huge. I particularly like those buy two for a dollar (or if you're lucky) buy three for a dollar. They are the best. However I usually go to the dollar store to buy Reese's pieces... those two for a dollar deals are just amazing.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
30 Jan 09
yea I got that buy 2 for a dollar.. the cards for all occasion, 2pieces for a dollar and also the kitchen wares.. you can buy 3 for a dollar.. pretty good deal on this time of economy crisis.. Lol.