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Post# 1119775 , Reply# 1   6/9/2021 at 12:53 (1,023 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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The only dollar store I go to, and rarely, is Dollar Tree. I go for the odd stuff you usually don't see in regular stores, like real samosas from India. Some items are truly cheap, others far more expensive than what you'd get at a regular store if you take into account the net weight of the product. Some of the stuff sold makes me wonder who lets this garbage into the American market. Nevertheless, I agree with Barry, ALWAYS check the date, ingredients and country of origin. |
Post# 1119778 , Reply# 2   6/9/2021 at 13:10 (1,023 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I shop at the Dollar Tree once in a while for odds and ends. I’ve purchased small kitchen utensils, potholders, candy, and they used to have a really good sweet pickle relish that was from India of all places. I was leery, but checked the ingredient list and found nothing questionable, so for 99 cents it was a great deal.
But I agree with you Barry, there are lots of things there I wouldn’t buy. But if they are items that I recognize the brand and the exp. date isn’t expired I’ll buy things like canned Campbells Tomato soup, beans, beets and sometimes spices. Since the pandemic I haven’t been into this store.
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Post# 1119790 , Reply# 4   6/9/2021 at 14:47 (1,023 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany)   |   | |
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When visiting the US as a tourist I always go to a Dollar Tree first because they have many things in small convenient sizes.
I leaned that cheap over the counter medicine among other things which I like to stock up in the States is even cheaper at Walmart. My very first encounter with a dollar store was a Jack`s World in Manhattan over 20 years ago. We didn`t have anything comparable back then. I was so excited, found tons of "treasures" to bring with me to Germany. A few years ago I was in Manhattan again and what a disappointment it was. Nothing was priced a Dollar anymore and all the merchandise they had was rubbish. Had to go to a Taget in Brooklyn to satisfy my daily needs without paying an arm and a leg for it and it was still a very expensive experience compared to what I`m used to in Florida. |
Post# 1119797 , Reply# 5   6/9/2021 at 15:53 (1,023 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1119820 , Reply# 6   6/9/2021 at 19:28 (1,023 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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As others have stated, certain food items should be avoided. I like the selection at the 99c Only Store but they tend to be pretty trashy. They own the Rinso brand so I buy some of those products. Certain frozen foods are a safe bet.
Dollar Tree is the only other option in my greater metro area and they tend to be more presentable but I find their merchandise to be much more cheesy than that of the 99c Only Store. |
Post# 1119932 , Reply# 10   6/10/2021 at 22:46 (1,022 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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No, we don't have great "dollar stores" in Manhattan any longer. Rent and other costs are just too high I suppose. But that being said there are some decent enough spots. Rainbow Ace Hardware on UES (First Avenue and East 75th) is pretty good. Housewares, hardware, stationary, health and beauty aids, etc... www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-... If you don't mind a trip out to Brooklyn, NY there is National Wholesale Liquidators. www.facebook.com/National... As for Target stores, we have them all over Manhattan now as well. Not bad IMHO, but prices aren't dirt cheap. There is also K-Mart on Astor Place in Manhattan www.forbes.com/sites/mich... www.yelp.com/biz/k-mart-new-york... |
Post# 1119945 , Reply# 12   6/11/2021 at 01:42 (1,021 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)   |   | |
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Post# 1119981 , Reply# 15   6/11/2021 at 10:34 (1,021 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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One reason is the convenience. The neighborhood Dillon's closed a few years ago and move five miles away to a Mega-pavilion store. A quick place to pick up bread, milk and a can of soup is just easier to stop at one of the dollar stores.
Family Dollar, who by the way owns DollarTree. is a tad more expensive but stocks many name brand items. Food items I usually go for the canned Libbys or Campbells. Hit ad miss on some items for cost. The name brand cleaning items are ususally more expensive. Dollar General, a block away on the other side of the street is about the same. Then the Dollar tree is where I buy storage bags and storage containers. I also buy some paper goods, plates etc. Candy that I smuggle into the theater. OH and sweet pickles. It is so hard to find sweet pickles in the store, the little jars are about the only store brand items I buy. Never found a frog or anything in them so far. |
Post# 1119987 , Reply# 16   6/11/2021 at 12:33 (1,021 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany)   |   | |
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Thanks Launderess for the tips, I`m glad we`re good again!
Last time I was in Manhattan I remembered you`ve mentioned K-Mart on Astor Place here on AW.org so of course I had to check it out. Have also been to a Manhattan Target, but my impression was that the one in Brooklyn I`ve been to was cheaper and much better sorted. Thought it was absolutely worth sitting in the subway for an hour or so and seeing many different neighborhoods of NY I which I might have missed if I wouldn`t be the cheapskate I am. |