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Hallmark Cards now in DollarTree!

homedecor1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:30:27 GMT

I was surprised to see Hallmark cards in my Dollar Tree today. they are 2/$1 - they look smaller but still have the Hallmark stamp. I didn't see the other brand they used to sell. I guess I need to go there more.

Publix used to have a big large display when you walked in store...the cards been moved to cookie aisle and very small selection & area. Also, our local Hallmark store is slowly starting to look "empty".

Guess, people aren't buying $3-9 cards anymore...I found some nice cards today! Perfect.

I also saw wrapping paper & bags from Hallmark on a end cap.

Re: Hallmark Cards now in DollarTree!

SilleeMee — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:40:18 GMT

Electronics killed the greeting card industry and people don't wrap presents any more. They just 'ship-to' from amazon with a greeting message attached. So I guess HM has to sell their cards and paper somewhere.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:57:25 GMT

I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had switched over.

The other brand was getting a little old, as in the same cards year after year. I wonder how many times I sent the same card to the same person!

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threecees — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:00:44 GMT

Funny that you say that @CelticCrafter

I have received so many duplicate birthday and anniversary cards from my mom

thru the years.

Small selection means lots of duplicates.

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ROMARY — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:09:55 GMT

Yes! I also bought four packs of the small-ish note cards (blank inside). Six cards in each package.

Another nearby dollar store didn't seem (yet) to have the Hallmark, just the previous manufacturer. (Of course, they could have been stashed in there somewhere, though.) I didn't have the time to look through the displays.

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Diva on The Q — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:37:12 GMT

Hallmark cards are getting to be so expensive, good to know I can get them from Dollar Tree.

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:49:28 GMT

@homedecor1 that's awesome I buy cards there anyway.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:11:13 GMT

They've probably "dumbed them down" like they would if they sold them at QVC. I don't send a lot of cards but more than a few years ago, I bought two large boxes of card at QVC. One box was Christmas cards and the other was mixed cards. Each card was different and appeared to be hand-made. They were beautiful and have made card sending very convenient and economical

Re: Hallmark Cards now in DollarTree!

homedecor1 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:35:26 GMT

@Kachina624

Not sure I've ever heard that term but I will say there is a large selection, including special occasions, age (for special years, every other occassion one could think of! I couldn't find the specific card I went in to get. Most are traditional Hallmark "lovey dovey & mushy" verses😉

I will say the card stock is "thinner" and cards are a bit smaller in size,but heck 2/$1 works for me.

I like to send special cards and keep a assortment on hand. I stocked up thru the year when Publix had BOGO during Christmas Mother's day, etc. -- they didn't limit to just specific holiday.

On the other hand, I liked the cards at Dollar Tree before not so sure about now. I also go to Dollar General although they start at $1.

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123 Jewelry — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:17:58 GMT

I was at our local dollar tree when they were switching over to the Hallmark Cards. Recently purchased some cards at Dollar Tree. Pleasantly surprised at what you could get for 2/$1. They also have some for a $1 each that are a bit bigger and have a bit more to them. The cost of cards is outrageous at Hallmark Stores. I buy fewer and fewer cards at Hallmark Stores, especially now with Dollar Tree carrying these cards.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:50:23 GMT

I buy them at Walmart, not a Hallmark store and they're outrageous, about a minimum of $5.00 each, some are more. Then add 50 cents postage.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:34:18 GMT

The only cards we buy are for the grandchildren, because they love getting cards and hanging them up. And, I usually get them at the Dollar Tree.

Also, I may buy a couple of cards for out-of-state family and friends. That's it. We have a no-card agreement in our immediate family. An unnecessary expense!

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FlowerBear — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 09:53:28 GMT

Thats nice but hope they keep the other brand as well! I always liked the Tender Thoughts cards and they were different from what you could find.

Cards have really gotten expensive that I always try and buy cheaper ones, they are just as good since most ppl just throw them out after the occasion is over. Even some cards at Walmart are expensive except the smaller ones.

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Bri63 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:02:34 GMT

I think Hallmark is outpricing themselves.

I was looking at some cards at the grocery store, and they were all over $8.

I don't have a Dollar Tree nearby, but I'm glad they're selling cheaper cards.

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151949 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:13:31 GMT

Last year I bought all my Christmas cards at Dollar Tree. For $4 I got all I needed and they were nice cards.

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Cakers3 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:13:47 GMT

Agree with the statements made here.

Same cards every year. And more expensive. I like sending a card but I've found less and less to choose from. It used to be nice to browse and hand pick my cards for all events but now I look and leave without purchasing any.

I think their ornaments have been steadily on the decline, too. There doesn't seem to be as much interest in them, including the series, as there used to be.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:26:12 GMT

Thank you for the heads-up. Cards at Trader Joe's are fun and only $0.99.

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docsgirl — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:34:58 GMT

Sadly, the local Hallmark store near me recently closed. In addition to cards, they sold Hallmark ornaments, candy, and many, many giftables. The prices were higher than one would pay elsewhere so that is, most llkely, the reason for the closure. I make my own cards. They are elegant with lace, beading, ribbons, etc.. People have told me I should sell them but I don't think I could give them away for the price it cost for the materials plus my labor. I make them because I enjoy doing it and they get donated in basket raffles. People always comment on how lovely and upscale they are and I'm always tempted to ask what they would pay for one card but I hold my tongue. When my son needs cards for special occasions, he always 'shops' at Mom's...always a lovely, unique card and he can't beat the price. docsgirl

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SharkE — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:18:03 GMT

Yeah, cards are out of this world high. just a little ol' basic card can be

5 bucks and then the glitters or pretty pictures are close to 10 !

Sister told me she reads and pitches. No more 10 buck cards for that one

Like throwing cash in the trash. Hubbo told me "you get your cards at

everything's a dollar' or Dollar general ". LOL

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:35:36 GMT

@docsgirl, I have a friend that has an Etsy shop for her handmade cards. She does well but I think she is underpricing herself.

I can buy one from her and even with the postage charge, they are less than half of a Hallmark Signature card.

The inside of hers are blank and that's okay with me.