Dollar stores are possibly the most convenient place in the world for people to buy practically anything they can think of. From food to toiletries, house essentials, arts & crafts, and basically anything else you can think of. Dollar stores are ubiquitous, which is one of the reasons they’re so frequently shopped at. But the most important reason for people shopping at dollar stores: everything is insanely cheap, giving credit to the name of the concept.

However, when it comes to buying certain products, it’s important to keep in mind that you’re paying for the dollar value. There are some items that you should never ever purchase at a dollar store. Despite the cheap prices, there are some products that you’ll regret buying later when you realize that you’ve actually wasted money, rather than saved it. Putting a few extra dollars towards products bought at better quality stores is sometimes worth the money.