Dollar store bargains: Cheap Trick Thursday
Ah, the dollar store. Usually 99 cent emporiums offer a varied and eclectic collection of products for sale, some of somewhat dubious provenance. How do you decide what's worth the investment, and what is worthlesss --- or even dangerous?
MSN Money has compiled a slideshow of dollar-store deals and duds, praising selections of ...
... shampoo and cleaning products on the bargain end, and labeling toothpaste, lunch containers and electrical products as potential dangers. And batteries just run out of juice too quickly. Jewelry's another item to avoid, given all the recalls of lead-tainted jewelry and toys found at dollar stores.
But gift wrap? If you're going to buy wrapping paper or gift bags, definitely pick up those items at the dollar store rather than lay down $2 or more at another retailer.
MSN Money quotes the 99 Cent Chef as promoting dollar-store spices, which would be a good idea for flavors you're experimenting with.
What have you found to be smart dollar store buys? What items seem too risky to purchase?
