Dollar Tree's across the nation has been a helpful place to go to grab items quickly, so you don't have to go into stores like Walmart, Kroger, Target, or any of the other big stores just for a few small items. That is all fine and dandy until you realize you could be paying more for that "bargain.'

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If you want to decorate your office or school for the holidays without going over budget, or if you just need a last-minute birthday card and gift bag, Dollar Tree is an excellent choice.

Up until it becomes $1.25, a dollar is a dollar. With most things at Dollar Tree now costing $1.25 instead of $1, it's a good idea to compare the value offered by dollar stores. You're wasting money if you frequently add items from the dollar store to your cart that you never use because the quality is subpar or the brand is unknown.

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Across the nation, Dollar Tree stores offer a wide variety of goods, including toys, food, supplies, cards, accessories, and much more. Quite literally is the perfect place to bring a child to just "splurge" and get the most bang for your buck with all of the toys they will get for a limited amount of money.

The first piece of advice: Be mindful of quantity and sizes. Producers frequently provide limited editions of their goods to turn a profit at the dollar stores' set pricing. This may not be a deal-breaker for the customer, but it does make comparing the product to those at other stores challenging.

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If you're avoiding some of the big chain stores, what are you sacrificing? Here are items you should NEVER buy at a Louisiana Dollar Store...

Items You Should Never Buy From Louisiana Dollar Stores

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