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15 Things You Shouldn’t Buy at a Dollar Store

Not everything you can find at your local dollar store is a bargain. Buying things at a smaller price isn't always a good deal. Shopping at a dollar store may be tempting…

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Dollar store toys are good only if they’re not going to be used much. We all know that children tend to get bored very easily with toys, so it makes sense buying cheaper ones. However, buying more qualitative ones should be a must if you have babies or toddlers who could choke on broken pieces or poorly made toys.

“These toys break. They’re very cheap, not well made, and you get what you pay for,” says Shelton.

“If your kids tend to get bored of toys fast, it might make sense to go for quantity over quality with easily replaceable playthings,” she adds.

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19 comments on “15 Things You Shouldn’t Buy at a Dollar Store”

  1. I guess there is not much left you can buy at the dollar stores most people who don’t have that kind of money so they buy from them is very sad fro them .

  2. I go to a dollor store at least once a week , Tho I havent bought everything that you have listed , I have gotten some an have never had a problem with .

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