Things New Yorkers Should Not Buy At Dollar Stores
A lot of us shop at one or more of the many dollar stores here in Central New York. It's a great way to save money on things we use every day. However, according to Readersdigest.com, there are some products and items we should never buy at a dollar store. Here are some of the things to avoid:
-Knives. The quality won't be there and dull knives are very dangerous to use.
-Batteries. They do have a shelf life and many dollars store companies buy the batteries from other retailers after they have been on their shelves too long.
-Tools. Cheap tools break easily and can even be dangerous.
-Oven Mitts. The cheap ones put you at a risk of being burned.
-Fresh Food. Since not as many people shop for fresh food a dollar stores, the products are not replaced as often as they are at a busy supermarket.
-Power Strips. Thinner wires and poorly made. Not work taking the chance of a fire.
-Medications. Over the counter medications could be close to or beyond expiration dates.
-Pet Food. You'll find better quality and reasonable prices at the big box stores that buy in bulk, like Walmart.