Not worth it at the dollar store: sandwich bags
Filed under: Bargains, Shopping
Dollar stores are great places to find bargains on any number of household needs but you can't always assume that, just because it's only $1, you're automatically getting the most bang for your buck. Prices and quantities may vary according to stores in your town, but going by my shopping list, here are 10 things you might want to go elsewhere for:
Sandwich bags
The dollar store sells Hefty zipper seal sandwich bags in a package of 13 for $1 or about 8 cents per bag but, again, it pays to buy in bulk. Costco sells Ziploc sandwich bags, four packages of 150 bags each, for $12.58. That means each sandwich bag costs only 2 cents each. And, if you pack lunches on a regular basis, you won't soon run out with 600 bags on hand.
Plastic containers, however, are a better deal and certainly a lot easier on the environment. You can buy sturdy sandwich keepers for $1 each at dollar stores. Just make sure the family returns them to you at the end of the school/work day and you'll save a bundle over sandwich bags.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-18-2008 @ 12:14PM
Robin Nobles said...
These are phenomenal tips! Thank you for putting together this great list of items to avoid. Your detective work will really help those of us who think we're saving money when we really aren't. :)
Robin
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7-19-2008 @ 12:50PM
laurie said...
watch school supplies, a few yrs ago we had to get our grandsons supplies, we went to dollar tree thinking we were saving then went to w-mart for a few things and saw how much we overpaid-tried to return items to dollar tree 30 min after purchase and were told no refunds
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7-19-2008 @ 1:22PM
Robbi said...
This is a GREAT article - something that savvy consumers (especially Mom's!) have been noting for years. Just because it's "cheap" or "on sale" doesn't mean you're getting the best bang for your buck. And in this time when my grocery bill has gone up $40 or more each trip - and I'm not buying anything different - being a bargain savvy consumer can add up to many pennies saved. Because, after all, everyone needs to treat themselves to a $3 latte now and then : < )
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7-19-2008 @ 2:10PM
Dave said...
I thought this was supposed to be about the dollar store? What does Costco and Wal-Mart have to do with a dollar store?
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7-19-2008 @ 3:36PM
Ginny said...
What part about "comparison" pricing don't you get? The article referenced the fact that things aren't always cheaper at the Dollar Store. Sometimes they are cheaper at "Wal-Mart" or "Costco", duh!!!