"George Leppla" > wrote in message
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> On 6/30/2013 12:17 PM, Kalmia wrote:
>> a. Dollar stores are 98% junk. I never darken the door.
>
> Depends on what you buy. Candy for the movies, shaving creme, electrical
> tape and other odds and ends for the tool box, paint rollers and pans,
> brushes,air freshener, door mats, office supplies, tooth brushes, etc.
>
> Some dollar stores have merchandise that is packed for them (Family
> Dollar). Other stores have consolidator close out and bulk purchase
> merchandise (King Dollar) at really good prices.

Really does vary. I don't know if it's still there but there used to be one
at the mall that sold only Asian stuff. I did get some nice, cute stuff in
there but most of what they sold was not appealing to me at all.