9 Items You Should Never Buy at a Michigan Dollar Tree

Nowadays, we're always looking for a good deal, which is what can make a Dollar Tree so appealing.

And Dollar Tree has just about anything you might need for the low price of $1 (or at least around there). Hair products, clothes, toys, kitchen utensils, and so much more... you can find it all at a value at a Dollar Tree.

I mean, it's right there in the name... dollar tree. However, since it's inception, prices have definitely increased. Leaving some products in the dust when it comes to value.

Where to Find the Best Values in Michigan

Sometimes, the bigger box stores—think Walmart, Aldi, Meijer, and Kroger—are able to offer the same things that the Dollar Tree has, but at a better value.

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It's not just about value, but about quality too. Some items offered at Dollar Tree are just not the same quality as elsewhere, whether that's due to the ingredients of the product, how it's made, or how long it's been sitting on the shelf.

9 Items You Should Never Buy at a Michigan Dollar Tree

Whether it's due to value or quality, if you want the best bang for your buck, there are some things that you can skip when shopping at Dollar Tree. Check it out below.

Knives

The sharper the knife, the less likely you are to have a accident and cut yourself. The quality of Dollar Tree knives is not the greatest, getting dull rather quickly. Better invest in quality for this item.

Vitamins

Vitamins are not held to the same rigorous standards as drugs are, so the quality of vitamins at Dollar Tree is questionable. In the past, some off-brand dollar store vitamins were found to be mislabeled.

Non-stick Cookware

Non-stick pans often use a chemical to make it that way. Meaning, you'll want something of good quality so it doesn't break down and get into your food.

Batteries

Dollar Tree batteries are typically generic and don't last very long. Additionally, name brand batteries that wind up there are sometimes from bigger stores that have been on the shelves too long.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is full of important active ingredients to keep your skin protected from UV rays, so it's important those ingredients work and are of high quality.

Cereal

Whether it's name brand cereal or a big box store's in-house brand, ounce-for-ounce, other stores offer a better deal on cereal than Dollar Tree.

Electronic Accessories

Electronic accessories that are found at the dollar store are often more cheaply made, and with lower quality supplies. Avoid the chance of these cheaply made items possibly damaging your electronics.

Oven Mitts

Sure, they look super cute, but often times the oven mitts at Dollar Tree are the best (or thickest) material. Skip a trip to urgent care and invest in quality oven mitts.

Toilet Paper

I'll just say it... dollar store toilet paper is cheap and doesn't feel great. Invest in something a bit better, your bottom will thank you later.