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:

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-Knives.  The quality won't be there and dull knives are very dangerous to use.

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-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.

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-Tools.  Cheap tools break easily and can even be dangerous.

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-Oven Mitts.  The cheap ones put you at a risk of being burned.

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-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.

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-Power Strips.  Thinner wires and poorly made.  Not work taking the chance of a fire.

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-Medications.   Over the counter medications could be close to or beyond expiration dates.

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-Pet Food.  You'll find better quality and reasonable prices at the big box stores that buy in bulk, like Walmart.

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