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Dollar Store

ALRATIBA — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:03:24 GMT

I stopped at a Dollar Store that opened a couple of blocks away. I haven't been in one of these for years. I roamed up and down the aisles to see what all they had and left with a big bag os stuff and only spent $15.

Couple of things ... those shoe-shine sponges and VO5 volume shampoo.

I haven't seen VO5 volume shampoo for years. I used to use it occasionally and liked it. Picked up a bottle. And, those sponges are great for a quick shoe shine (I'm spastic about shiny shoes). I picked up a bunch of them.

I'm a sucker for "office supplies" and they had tons of stuff. All kinds of pens, pencils, paper, folders, etc., etc., etc. Goling back when I have more time, but I did pick up a few things.

There's another Dollar store a few blocks in the other direction ... maybe tomorrow I'll take a walk over there. It's across the street from my bank, and I'll have to hit the ATM this week.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:06:58 GMT

Dont know what dollar store you shopped at but on my grocery shopping day, Dollar General is the first place I stop. Their Clover Valley brand of foods is very good and a lot cheaper than the grocery, paper products too.

Have a good time I like looky looing at a DG store.

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twinny70 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:09:54 GMT

ALRATIBA, we have a very nice Dollar Tree about a mile away from us. We like to go there & It's fun to see new things all of the time.

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Carmie — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:10:16 GMT

I like those dollar stores too. My favorite purchase is two Hallmark greeting cards for $1. They have them for every occasion and they have the $4.95 price and above listed on the back corner, so no one I'll know I paid $ .50 for it.

Their small bathroom wastebaskets are great, last for years, and I buy plastic basket organizers for my fridge and freezer.

There are so many located close to where I live.

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bonnielu — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:13:50 GMT

@Carmie Yes, I love all the Dollar Stores and cannot remember which one is which. And the cards... you are right.. a dollar compared to over $5 elsewhere.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:22:48 GMT

@ALRATIBA LOVE my dollar store! So much inexpensive fun....and GREAT DEALS!

I go go at least once a month🙂

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:28:18 GMT

@ALRATIBA Betcha can't spend just one dollar!

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:35:16 GMT

It's always fun to spend $15 and come out with bags and bags of stuff!

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goldensrbest — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:46:56 GMT

I buy cards, and pepsodent toothpaste, and a few other items.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:53:28 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@ALRATIBA Betcha can't spend just one dollar!

@phoenixbrd

You win!

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alicedee — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:59:14 GMT

Love Dollar Tree. My last trip is got a couple boxes of aluminum foil sheets, parchment paper, Efferdent tablets for cleaning my ortho retainers, a pack of scrubby sponges, a couple pretty gift bags, and my supply of birthday cards for the year.

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alicedee — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:04:30 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
Dont know what dollar store you shopped at but on my grocery shopping day, Dollar General is the first place I stop. Their Clover Valley brand of foods is very good and a lot cheaper than the grocery, paper products too.

Have a good time I like looky looing at a DG store.

The Dollar General has great coupons, too. I downloaded their app and just punch in my phone number when I check out. The Clover Valley brand is a good one, and they always have a good deal on Coke or Pepsi.

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DollyDee — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:08:16 GMT

I read in the Washington Post, that because of the Trump tariffs a lot of items in the Dollar Store will no longer be a dollar.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/05/31/trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-countrys-most-vulnerable-dollar-store-shoppers/?utm_term=.3230cc6d73c2

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queendiva — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:58:14 GMT

@ALRATIBA My dollar store of choice is Dollar General. If that's where you go, be sure to sign up for their digital coupons. I shop for the following: gift wrap, greeting cards and bows, office supplies, toothpaste, trash bags, zip top bags and other food storage, deo. soap, paper products, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent and most cleaning supplies,light bulbs, razors for men and women, seasonal items and so much more.

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ID2 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:27:48 GMT

@DollyDee wrote:
I read in the Washington Post, that because of the Trump tariffs a lot of items in the Dollar Store will no longer be a dollar.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/05/31/trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-countrys-most-vulnerable-dollar-store-shoppers/?utm_term=.3230cc6d73c2

Because everything is from China. I won't buy or use anything from China. Make sure you read where your toothpaste and such is made from the Dollar stores.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:57:20 GMT

Not all dollar stores are created equal! I find Dollar General to be overpriced for what they sell...and some other dollar stores I have been in had merchandise that was so old, several years old, I was afraid to buy it. The Dollar Tree is the best IMO. The stores are clean, orderly, and have enough stock turnover that you see fresh merchandise on a regular basis, especially seasonal items. Here are my regular go-tos at the Dollar Tree:

Shoeshine sponges,Hallmark cards, Gift bags, bows, tissue, sleep masks,Weekly pill box organizers, potholders, office supplies/notepads, cemetery vases, glass marble vase filler, cough drops, Reynolds wrap sheets, and TicTacs. Last week I scored Oreo pie crusts, L’Oreal lipstick, and Maybelline mascara.

I just love a bargain, don’t you?😉

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bootsanne — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:50:33 GMT

@ALRATIBA My Dollar General has a clearance going on. I got 3 bags of all kinds of goodies for a little over $33.00 Included were 3 rolls of heavy duty Reynolds Wrap for $1.13 each. I love my DG.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:59:18 GMT

We don’t have anything called dollar store here, just Dollar Tree and a few Dollar General...but most of the DG are closing.

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jlkz — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:05:55 GMT

@ALRATIBA

Be careful with old shampoos. I found a bottle of Flex shampoo which I had used for years before they discontinued the brand. When I used my newly found FLEX, I found that the chemicals may have disintegrated: it left white flakes and dandruff on my scalp.

Thus was a totally new experience...never had dandruff before.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:09:32 GMT

Ewww! It pays to be cautious....actually no matter where you buy stuff if it is going in or on your body