1. Tools
This one’s a tricky pick but we decided to include it anyway. It’s true that if you only need a tool for a single-use or on very rare occasions you could get a very cheap one from the dollar store in order to save money.
Maybe you want to hang a picture frame and can’t borrow a hammer? Then, sure, we won’t tell you to look for a good quality hammer that’ll end up collecting dust after one job.
But in general, buying tools from the dollar store is a terrible idea. Their cheap quality will most likely get you injured in one way or another, unlike trusted brand-named tools that you could even return if they’re faulty.
Don’t waste your money, look for quality goods and keep your fingers safe!
You’ll want to wash these next ones away…..
2 thoughts on “Things to Avoid at the Dollar Store”
Well, it’s obvious you folks writing this article are pretty well off! Like, go to some other place, clip coupons, etc. Well, what you don’t understand is maybe you only got a buck and no way to get across town to a “better deal” or maybe you don’t have a paper to clip coupons anyway! I know you make a living by pointing out awful mistakes people make by shopping at where ever, but it’s better buying something there than getting mugged on a bus to a better deal. Also some of us like cheap stuff. If I knew you and you were sick I would go to the Buck store and buy you a get-well card for 50 cents. I would feel I did my duty and I’m sure you throw all your cards, especially some cards, away immediately so we both would be happy, and yes you could drive me across town in your new SUV to buy a really good hammer! I’m sure you do that all the time for folks like me just there to buy a cheap bar of soap!
Thank you for the info — I will pass it on to my daughter who shops at dollar stores
for many items — I am aware of less than adequate sizes and products !
I appreciate the low cost of a few items though !