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In reply to the discussion: The Dollar Store Backlash Has Begun [View all]Blue_true
(31,261 posts)20. My oldest brother is really cheap. For him Walmart is luxury shopping.
But going into places with him and seeing the relatively good quality of what he gets has taught me a lot. Walnart and Dollar stores often run specials where they seem to buy big lots, then drop prices to sell the stuff fast, or they buy irregular cut meats or slightly blemished fruit and vegetables. I have helped him repackage the stuff for refrigeration or helped him prepare it (peeling, slicing), the stuff is fresh and good quality, but he may get a chicken thigh that weighs 4 ounces in a pack with others that can weigh up to 9 ounces, I don't see that shopping at Publix.
If the goal is to feed yourself and save money, places like Walmart and Dollar stores serve a critical need.
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I doubt I would think their food is "Garbage Food" and the store is still open.. nt
USALiberal
Jan 2019
#46
So where are poor people supposed to shop? I don't see Kroger, Publix, taking up the slack
MaryMagdaline
Jan 2019
#4
Yes that is exactly what it is. My mom would say c'mon we are going to the 5 and dime store and
UniteFightBack
Jan 2019
#36
I for one love dollar tree and have found many useful things there. It's like the 5 and dime.
UniteFightBack
Jan 2019
#35
I may well get trashed, but my experience is they cater to the demands of their customers.
GulfCoast66
Jan 2019
#49
I stopped shopping at dollar stores awhile ago. Too much crap made by slave labor
Neema
Jan 2019
#56