Comments on: Top Dollar Store Finds http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Thu, 24 May 2012 22:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: skaizun http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-323315 skaizun Sat, 31 May 2008 00:54:36 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-323315 Continuing #5's (Linda) thought, yes, some goods are simply damaged or from out-of-business manufacturers, but many are overseas knock-offs (i.e., potentially illegal in the US due to potentially dangerous or unlisted ingredients; ever have a large, factory-style, staple with your cereal?), or are expired (granted, not usually a problem with dry goods), or are poorly kept (have you seen the baked goods kept near the sun-baked store shelf?), or are mislabeled, or are labeled to appear like a name-brand product (granted, legit stores carry similar products under their brand name), etc. Is it worth a few cents or even a few dollars? How much danger can you be in from electrical tape that doesn't insulate, or cosmetics made with execessive amounts of lye or other caustic materials, etc? However, having said all this, I'll admit that I've bought numerous goods from dollar stores, and , with the exception of the aforementioned staple, the items were as good, if not better, than their more expensive, retail cousins. Just use common sense, such as washing linens, etc, before using them; examining food, carefully, before eating them; testing cosmetics on body parts that don't show; etc. Continuing #5′s (Linda) thought, yes, some goods are simply damaged or from out-of-business manufacturers, but many are overseas knock-offs (i.e., potentially illegal in the US due to potentially dangerous or unlisted ingredients; ever have a large, factory-style, staple with your cereal?), or are expired (granted, not usually a problem with dry goods), or are poorly kept (have you seen the baked goods kept near the sun-baked store shelf?), or are mislabeled, or are labeled to appear like a name-brand product (granted, legit stores carry similar products under their brand name), etc. Is it worth a few cents or even a few dollars? How much danger can you be in from electrical tape that doesn’t insulate, or cosmetics made with execessive amounts of lye or other caustic materials, etc? However, having said all this, I’ll admit that I’ve bought numerous goods from dollar stores, and , with the exception of the aforementioned staple, the items were as good, if not better, than their more expensive, retail cousins. Just use common sense, such as washing linens, etc, before using them; examining food, carefully, before eating them; testing cosmetics on body parts that don’t show; etc.

]]> By: SnowCross http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-278139 SnowCross Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:42:14 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-278139 I buy organic multi grain bread and organic green tea at my local dollar store. I buy organic multi grain bread and organic green tea at my local dollar store.

]]> By: Monroe on a Budget » Cortni’s top dollar store finds http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-276509 Monroe on a Budget » Cortni’s top dollar store finds Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:04:17 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-276509 [...] Marrazzo has this post at Saving Advice: Top Dollar Store Finds. You’ll find a list of some of the best bargains she’s picked up at a dollar store. [...] [...] Marrazzo has this post at Saving Advice: Top Dollar Store Finds. You’ll find a list of some of the best bargains she’s picked up at a dollar store. [...]

]]> By: Linda http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-276084 Linda Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:30:59 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-276084 Two common sources for dollar store merchandise is damaged freight or a retail store foreclosure, which means that some of the goods offered at the store are exactly the same as those you would find at any retail stores. Two common sources for dollar store merchandise is damaged freight or a retail store foreclosure, which means that some of the goods offered at the store are exactly the same as those you would find at any retail stores.

]]> By: Meghan http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-275763 Meghan Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:27:52 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-275763 The food selection can vary...my husband and I went by one to get some candy (another good deal) and they had the new Curves cereal (almost $4.00 at walmart) for $1.00! My husband stocked up w/ three boxes of the stuff. The food selection can vary…my husband and I went by one to get some candy (another good deal) and they had the new Curves cereal (almost $4.00 at walmart) for $1.00! My husband stocked up w/ three boxes of the stuff.

]]> By: Mike http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-274565 Mike Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:34:16 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-274565 As Kevin mentioned the safety of these products are in question since 100% of them are made in China. BPA is a huge problem for cheap plastics and lead paint is another big one. A deal is not a deal when it is at the expense of your health. As Kevin mentioned the safety of these products are in question since 100% of them are made in China. BPA is a huge problem for cheap plastics and lead paint is another big one. A deal is not a deal when it is at the expense of your health.

]]> By: fractalbrothers http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-274550 fractalbrothers Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:55:46 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-274550 I bet dollar stores are doing quite well now that we're in a full blown recession. I bet dollar stores are doing quite well now that we’re in a full blown recession.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html/comment-page-1/#comment-274549 Kevin Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:52:06 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/03/30/102076_top-dollar-store-finds.html#comment-274549 Dollar store purchases always should be well thought out as there is a definite pay off to having such a low price. You mentioned plastic dishes but do not mention that many of them leak BPA which can cause definite damage to kids, adults and the enviroment. Chilren toys should never be purchased from these stores as they typically are just not safe. The rule of "you get what you paid for" is never more true than at a dollar store. With that in mind, I do sometimes head there for certain items but not without fully thinking items through. Dollar store purchases always should be well thought out as there is a definite pay off to having such a low price. You mentioned plastic dishes but do not mention that many of them leak BPA which can cause definite damage to kids, adults and the enviroment.

Chilren toys should never be purchased from these stores as they typically are just not safe.

The rule of “you get what you paid for” is never more true than at a dollar store. With that in mind, I do sometimes head there for certain items but not without fully thinking items through.

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