NINETEEN DOLLARS!! absolutely insane business decision! WHY DOLLAR TREE…WHY?
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- This is how you ruin a good thing! Take a profitable business model and price hike yourself out of existence! I’ll enjoy Dollar Tree while they last, but selling $19.00 items is CRAZY!!
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I so agree, Sherry, with the “water testing” theory! We need to boycott and absolutely NOT purchase anything more than $1.25 at Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree needs to stick with Dollar Tree items. They need to come up with another name.
Never heard of the expression Jumping the Shark.
They may be going out of business soon.
$3 and $5 was testing the water and it worked. Now they are pushing to see how far they can go. You're right, "Jumping the shark." Goodbye, Dollar Tree, it was nice knowin' ya!
I walk past that isle. Never bought from it.
@@pamelas6951 I stopped going when the $3 and $5 items came in. Looks like my vote didn't count for much .
Yes you are correct and i never bought those items either, but it's not stopping them!!
I’m OK with the plus section being three dollars or five dollars because it’s called the plus section. in fact, I have bought a few things from that section myself.
I am still mad that they have their items at $1.25. I never buy anything that's higher that the $1.25 and never will. They will lose me as a customer if they continue raising their prices.
That’s crazy. I hate that thrift stores are also giving me sticker shock these days too!
My daughter and I walked into our local Dollar Tree store. And she had a fit saying, the same exact thing,as you. " What? This is a Dollar Tree! This is $19. They need to change their name because they are not a dollar anymore!" It is truly a shame in my area. Because I live in a rural area where there are a lot of people on disability and on social security. They have a fixed income.
Me too. I'm a single Mom with an autistic child with very limited income. I guess it's time to start 'Yard Sailing" again because Dollar Tree will be too expensive for us to shop there soon😔
Yes. That item should be in Dollar General or Family Dollar because we all know they have prices in the double digits.
Holy moly! It's a long time since I went in a Dollar Tree Store….only because I’ve been ill..but now that I am completely well have been looking forward to my first visit back! It was always my little secret…after picking up Walmart groceries, I would run into Dollar Tree. Sometimes I didn't even buy anything…it was just my secret pleasure. BOOM! !
Whaaaaa……CORPORATE GREED STRIKES AGAIN. I FEEL LIKE I JUST LOST MY BEST FRIEND.😢
I totally agree If dollar store prices go to 19.00 they lost me as a customer!
They lost me at $1.25 😂😂
No way. And they have definitely jumped the shark. Even the $3 items cost too much.
Unbelievable! I hope they rethink this because I won’t shop there anymore if they continue. Even $1.50 sounds ridiculous. It’s the “ DOLLAR “ tree!
I agree with you.
yes i agree with you too, you know some of the stuff that is/was $1.25 lol isnt even worth that. It use to be nice to go in there when stuff was a $1.00 it kind of felt like hey look what I got it made the stuff seem worth it. Sure a #1.25 isn't that much higher, but you know was 5 items 5 bucks lol now 4 for 5. I had no idea it was up to 1.50 now havent been there for awhile. I also think they ruined it when bringing in 5.00 stuff. There are other stores where you can get some of the dollar tree items, for 1.00 or 99 cents around. Just have to hunt lol.
I have not seen any $1.50 products at my DT.
The fact that I saw a price check scanner in an aisle at my nearby Dollar Tree today threw me off. I think you're right. They're gearing up for a shift.
about 2 months ago, one of the managers at a dollar store was speaking with corporate and, from what I overheard he was not happy. Shortly after his conversation I nonchalantly said: "sounded like a heated conversation". He shared with me that there's gonna be some changes and he was wondering "where is corporates head at...up their butts??? He also mentioned that there's gonna be changes. Yup...there's "changes". My favorite coffee flavoring is no longer sold. The coffee they were selling is no longer there and replaced with - i think - 4 oz of Jack Daniels Coffee. Many of their seasonings are no longer there and I did happen to notice that 19 dollar box fan as I was walking out empty handed... Remember 5 below??? Well it's now 5 and up! Shame shame shame...
The biggest problem: People in a higher income bracket WILL pay the asking price and THAT keeps the price high, but in turn, it makes it hard for low income people to buy essential products 😢😢. Dollars don't grow on trees!
I doubt it.
I remember the stores that used to be called “Five and Dime” long AFTER they started selling things that were well above those prices.
Btw, those stores have long since gone out of business-or changed their name.
I applaud you for this, people need to be made aware of how companies "test the water" and to NOT fall prey to these purchases.
I agrée with you, but with the sad state of affairs. Even the dollar tree is still cost effective, for a lot of people.
Think about their frozen food section. People shop for food there.
Great video. Being an older disabled person, I looked to dollar tree to make ends meet. Now I never go. We also have a 5 Below where everything was 5 dollars or less. They also went to a plus store. Now I have my items delivered. The larger stores are too much for me to navigate. I miss being out and the interaction with others. Even thrift stores want to sell as if everything is new. It's frustrating.
I think they are taking items that were sold at Family Dollar and because they have closed so many of the Family Dollar stores, they are now plugging those items into the Dollar Tree stores. I agree with you. If they are going to start offering items more than $5, they should consider changing their name or at least letting the public know what their intentions are. It would help us understand it a little better.
Well said.
I read past week that since Family Dollar is closing stores, Dollar Tree would take some items. IMO, $ tree could sell the fans for $12, still make a profit, maybe even $10 each. Most of U.S. having heatwave, with food prices still high, etc., selling the fans cheaper would get them out faster to those who are in need. Think I'll pass this on to $ tree.
These higher priced items have been in the works since last year and of course they are going to try and sell FD items at DT so they don't lose out on their money. Also buying a fan for $20 is a steal considering they run higher than that.
@@dwilloughby1969and that's how they'll get people to do it. But then the door is opened to a flood of higher priced items, and the whole nature of the business has changed. I might as well go to target, or even drive a ways to Walmart.
Right now just down the street there is a family dollar and a dollar tree store that is a combined store in one location. One side of the store is family dollar with the banners in red and other side of the store is dollar tree with the banners in green
They've closed a lot of their Family Dollar stores. I suspect the higher priced items are inventory from those stores. However, if they sell, it does open the door for DT to add higher priced inventory.
I think they had one foot over the shark when they increased their prices to 1.25. At a dollar, I bought often without really tallying the cost. 🙂 At a 1.25, I started watching my purchases a little more carefully. I suspect I'm not alone in my buying behaviors. If so, it means DT lost sales volume and I doubt that extra .25 made up for it.
I absolutely refuse to purchase anything from their DT+ section and if they raise their prices to 1.50, I'm done with them completely. I'm still peeved because my local DT had a great craft section. When they added the DT+ section, they reduced the craft section to about 1/3 of what it was. No more yarn for my crochet projects among other things. :-(
It saddens me because now that I'm a disabled senior living on a fixed income, I relied on DT for some purchases that fit within my shopping budget.
@@user-tq8jo7oh2n I think you’re 100% correct. We know the family dollars are going away and that will give them makes excuse that they need to have a bandwidth of prices. I don’t see them changing their name they can come out and say money grows on trees, even though we all know that it doesn’t. And for you folks on the West Coast, not only are you fighting the higher prices but you’re also it appears that your stores are struggling for inventory as they dollar tree tries to split up the inventory for the new 100 stores that they bought from the 99 and when it went out of business, yes schools up and some of the stores have started the very basics of Halloween, but most of the stores that I see and most of the videos have isles that are completely empty. Empty isles are not gonna bring people into the store. In fact, it’s a guarantee that they won’t come into the store. I’m sure they believe they have a master plan. But they have to remember that the people who put them on the map vote with their wallet and go someplace else..
I still remember the days when dollar stores actually sold dollar items. That's pretty disappointing :(
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Like the Family Dollar for which was recently shut down in my area and that I stopped going to about ten years ago, when they started getting ridiculous with their high prices.
When i was in $ tree a few months ago ago i heard two managers talking that corporate had told them they were going to add items up to $25 and i thought to myself bad business decision… people will avoid-
Okay fair point, but think about the influx of people that have no idea, what the dollar store, Used To Be…to them and others.they will still be getting a bargain.
Things are happening, from the top down.
I can't wait to see what those $25. items will be. They are inching closer to closing.
You are so right Sherry, they are testing the water. Hope every one will boycott those items!
I’m still disappointed/mad that everything isn’t $1.00. You can’t call yourself a Dollar Tree if NOTHING is a dollar…😞
Dollar General and Family Dollar usually have even higher prices than DT for items.
Dollar General isn't a dollar either.
@@KristinMoran all owned by the same corporations
But the best store is the 99cent store in my opinion but even they went up in prices
I'm so happy you addressed this. Saw the fans at one of the stores near me and it blew me away to see $19 fans in the store as well. Very disappointed as well as discouraging.😔
Those are cheap fans. Not worth $19.95.
Sherry you are so correct. Dollar General sells very few things for a dollar. Most of the groceries are $5 and above. Then there are home accents that can be as much as $40. Their craft are is not cheap. I have depended on Dollar Tree to be inexpensive and a place where I can get good deals. My dollar tree has an area of $5 to $10 items. This just seems like a disingenuous way to get you used to paying more
I couldn’t agree more!! It’s totally unacceptable! 🤬🤬
I, for one, never thought that Dollar Tree was the best option to buy certain items. For example, when they were selling certain items for a dollar, Walmart was selling the same items for 88 cents, and just yesterday at Walmart I found up coming yearly pocket calendars for my crafting for 98 cents. Plus, Dollar Tree is giving less and have gone up price. I rarely go to Dollar Tree anymore. Thank you for sharing what you observed, Sherry.
I noticed that years ago even before $1.25.
So true! No deals anymore... sizes have gotten so small and when you compare most products they're just not worth buying. I noticed with storage bags for example - a box used to contain 50, now you're lucky if it's 20. You can find them at better prices elsewhere.
I actually asked a manager at my dollar tree about these very fans because they had a huge stack. She said the Dollar General stores are closing so they're transferring their merchandise to Dollar Tree stores and they'll be including all different price points just as dollar general did. Here we go... Sigh 😔
Dollar Tree owns Family Dollar not Dollar General .... but they are shifting inventory
They might as well call themselves Family Dollar! Family Dollar did this years ago. I will not shop at Dollar Tree if they follow that business model. Where I live we have other businesses that sell at or near a dollar.
Thus saying Dollar Tree we have a choice.
Thank you Sherry for speaking up!
I agree with you- a double digit item doesn’t belong at The DOLLAR Tree! It’s the end of an era. I see them going out of business. I know I don’t buy as much there as I used to.
I can't even think of a comment for this one. I'm with you Sherry if people buy it it'll just get worse😢
Thank you, Sherry! I have noticed prices creeping up everywhere lately - but double digit prices at Dollar Tree are unacceptable. I totally agree with you.
You are so right, Posh, not to mention that the fan you showed can be purchased at a lower price at other stores.
To be truthful, it has surprised me how they have kept their prices down for as long as they have, considering the market and the fact that they experience theft at unprecedented levels. They are still having all those $1.25 products, just adding more with a higher sticker price. They are trying to save their business, but only time will show if it was a sound move on their part. I do agree that $19 was an extreme jump.
I usually only go in there now if I see something a crafter shows in a video. But not very often now.
Hmmm that’s not good! I have started going to Dollar General and Walmart for items I would normally have gotten for $1 at dollar tree. They are pricing themselves out of a competitive market at this rate. Thanks for sharing Sherry
Well if that is what they are going to start doing, I will stop shopping there. Let’s face it, I don’t NEED anything they are selling. I can stop doing the little things I do, and save some cash. I will let my purse or lack there of speak for me. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
I feel sorry for all the pensioners that got affordable food from Dollar Tree and DYI crafters that depended on the dollar products. I never liked dollar tree. I liked the Target's little corner with cheap items. And my daughter switched to Temu after dollar tree became "multiple dollars" tree. Even the thrift stores are so expensive anymore. You are right with everything you said!
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Just be very careful with Temu. They aren’t safe-can’t be trusted.
Target also has $3 and $5 items in that section.
Yes. I don’t shop at Target, but you may as well buy from Temu and such places if you’re going to buy the same stuff from DT.
@@susanpressley2781I agree. I wouldn’t buy much from Temu, not only do they make me nervous with having our information, but many of their products, probably most are extremely toxic.
I pretty much have quit going to the dollar tree. The whole reason I was going is for five dollars I could fix a meal for two with some leftovers. Now, I'm spending almost 8$. Plus the gas because my closest DT is almost seven miles , and that store doesn't have as many items anymore. It's sad.
We do not have a dollar tree 😢where I live. But a while back we had a store that had great merchandise and good prices. After a while we saw the “testing of waters” with more increasing of prices. Just like you said, this store closed down.
Thank you for explaining this situation so well and making all of us aware.
I love your comments 😊
I remember when this happened at Dollar General, too. Prices slowly crept up. It will be sad if Dollar Tree ends up like that, too.
So true, I believe the waters are being tested as well. Time to change their name!
OMG, what a shocker! I never thought Dollar Tree would never go that high in prices, boy that is disappointing. I was hoping they'd go lower on their prices. Thanks for the heads up!
I haven't shopped at the NOT Dollar Tree since they went to $1.25. Yes, as a business, they can do what they want, but as a consumer, so can I. Thanks for this video.
OH MY! Big Mistake Dollar Tree!!!!!!! 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈 I have no words either!
Yep. That is exactly right. If people buy it then they will raise prices.
Thanks for the heads up. DOLLAR Tree not DollarS will loose a lot of business just in the crafting world. Thanks for sharing and spreading the info. As Julia Roberts said in Pretty Woman.. "big mistake, huge". ❤Nebraska
I would never buy anything from the dollar store for $19. I would go to home depot or lowes, but not from the dollar store
You have to watch I’ve found $1.25 stuff for .99 at Walmart & Michaels same exact thing.😖😤
I agree with you!!! I don't even buy the dollar plus items because I don't like what they are doing. Hugs and blessings to you!
This was at my Dollar Twenty Five Tree as well. The woman that works there said it’s cheaper than Walmart. 🤷🏽♀️ She seems to think that they will be doing this with more items. I wish someone would seize the opportunity to open a true dollar store, and make Dollar Tree regret the day they increased their prices, let alone started introducing $3 and $5 items. 😂
I was just at Walmart today. Box fans are $20. That worker was being smug with her "cheaper than WM remark.
@@38rockermomI buy things at Walmart for the same price Dollar Tree sells thief candy for! Also some prices at Walmart are cheaper than DT plus Walmart is closer for me.
I agree Sherry, rename the store! I had said that when they went up to 1.25. My dollar tree is too far for me to go & the last time I did go, I hardly bought anything. So disappointed.
I bought this type of fan on sale at the grocery store for $16.00!!
@@libest1125 actually they aren’t cheaper than Walmart on a lot of items. You have to really pay attention. Food items especially. If it just one item I need on top of my other stuff I will pay a little more than Walmart just to save the stop.
Thank you for addressing this, we as consumers have to be aware what's happening. ❤
Wow!! I haven’t seen this yet (but l was on vacation). If l want to pay double digits l will go to Dollar General or Walmart, etc.!
Like Five Below. Lots of stuff is Five Above. Is the item worth $19? If not leave it in the store. I still shop at Dollar Tree all the time. Keeping things at just $1.00 is unrealistic now days.
I agree! The day I heard Dollar Tree prices were going up to $1.25 and introducing $3 to $5 items I said they are just another Dollar General store. I loved shopping at Dollar Tree, but along with the price hike their merchandise quality has declined (if that was even possible). I have items I spent $1 on that I purchased for $1.25 and you can see and feel the quality difference.
I'm in Calif. Until recently we HAD a chain of stores called the 99 Cent Stores. The original stores sold NOTHING over 99 cents. I've shopped them since the 80's when they first opened. In fact I shopped the 1st flagship store...awesome place fantastic merchandise. Than the original owner sold the chain. I remember reading a article about the new owners and he actually said he didn't want to be a "dollar store" his vision was to be like a Walmart. My 1st thought was if I wanted a Walmart experience I'd shop Walmart and pay Walmart prices. My 2nd thought was prices are going to rise and they did. Flash forward, a couple of months ago without warning the owner announced due to the minimum wage increase, rampant theft ect. ect. blah blah blah he was closing the chain immediately and just like that they're gone. Truth be told, 99 Cent Store prices were comparable to regular grocery store prices. There was still some merchandise priced at 99 cents but most was not. I saw the decline in shoppers immediately and that happened years before wage increases and theft issues. What Dollar Tree is doing is exactly what 99 Cent Stores did. Bottom line is greed and just like the 99CS, it will be their demise.
Not only are you super creative but you are a very smart lady. Yes,I think you are right, they are testing the waters. It’s the beginning of the end of Dollar Tree.
You are so right, Sherry. If they were not testing the water with this item, then WHY did they put a $19 item out in their store? With all the crafters and others using Dollar Tree items for their crafts, they cannot be hurting for sales.
I think it must be corporate greed. I just hate that they’re doing this.
Hello dear one. Wow. I am as shocked as you! I’ll need to check out our dollar tree. I agree with you….if they do this…they will lose their place in the market. It makes me feel like a Guinea pig…a test subject. I wasn’t keen on the three, five and seven dollar aisles. Thank you for sharing. Happy to see you today! You are the reason I smiled today! Great public service announcement 😋😉
Sherry thanks for bringing this to our attention. I totally agree with you. I think the crafting community will not be so supportive of much higher prices
I think you are spot on about testing the waters. I think this may be the reason quite a few businesses have significantly upped prices on items over the past six months especially. The only answer I think is for people to simply stop buying (when possible) items that no longer reflect their actual value. You can get fans in a lot of places and at a lot of price points. This was a silly move by whoever made this decision. I hope they correct course. 😢
Dollar store stopped being dollar store because everyone accepted the raised prices and still kept buying. Grocery stores raise their prices cause people accept them and keep buying because they have no other options. Consumers used to have options to go to other stores but now that giant corporations are owning all the various stores under umbrellas everywhere charges the same pricing and you can’t get any deals anywhere.
"Testing the water"---I think you're absolutely right. And I am soooo incredibly disappointed.
While traveling from Texas to Illinois, on our route my sister and I saw lots of dollar tree stores combined with family dollar stores. We were In awe. I believe that is the future of the 2 stores.
I was pretty sad when the 3 and 5 dollar items came along and then the whole store went up to a dollar and a quarter, so yeah, I feel ya. Dollar is no longer accurate. I haven't seen any twenty buck fans in the wild, but will be on the look out. As a limited income sort of person, I am sad for so many reasons this is happening.
My daughter and I started calling Dollar Tree “Five Quarters” when the prices went up but I don’t think we’ll be shopping at “76 Quarters” in the future. 😢
Dollar Tree/Family Dollar merger has caused this pricing change. They will probably change their name someday soon.
Actually Dollar Tree is trying to sell the Family Dollar part.
They didn’t merge more than five years ago family bought out dollar tree. She’s right it’s a test to see what people will accept
Maybe their new name will become Family Tree. 😂
You are right they will have a hard time to recover if they even can recover
Thank you for the update! I am not able to get out often so when I get a heads up on changes it is a big help. This is parallel to grocery and home good prices. They jumped when the virus thing happened in 2020. Because everyone is still willing to pay those prices they will keep going up until many people decide to stop buying or go elsewhere. Love your channel. You are talented and true. God bless you.
I was born in 1957 and I've never heard the term "jumping the shark". I even watched Happy Days, although the jumping the shark episode isn't even vaguely familiar, so perhaps I stopped watching because I knew they were contemplating jumping the shark 😁 Just goes to show that we can learn something new everyday! 👍🏼 I had no problem with Dollar Tree upping their prices to $1.25 (even $1.50 is acceptable to me); inflation happens and they need to make a profit. With so many other discount stores going under, I'm even fine with them offering $3 $5 and $7 items; but I agree, taking things into the double-digits is a bad idea. There are enough other places to shop to get those type of items. I know that changing their name would be costly, but if they're not going to change the name, then they need to stay is the lower-cost section of sales. Thanks for your video, Sherry. Blessings from Carson City NV 💛🌻
EDIT: so I was reading more of your comments and I understand what folks are saying, however, there are still $1.25 items to buy; you don't HAVE to buy the higher-priced items there; go to Big Lots or Walmart, etc. Those on a "fixed-income" (aren't we all, really?) can still get low-priced items at Dollar Tree just like before. Having a fan for $19 doesn't mean one on SSI can no longer buy what they've been buying all along. Dollar Tree is a business, and businesses need to make a profit; it's just a fact. Even if they are testing the waters, they are just doing what businesses do. If you don't like it, you don't have to shop there. Fair-and-balanced thinking...let's be realistic.
Good words today, friend! I think you’re 100% correct in your theory. The sad thing is, some will be so desperate (in this awful heat!) that they will actually pay the price. It’s a sad state of affairs. Thank you for bringing this to light. Have a great day!
So sorry to hear this. If I want a fan, I will go to Walmart or the hardware store and buy one. I like the dollar tree for crafts, party supplies, holiday decor and organization items. I was skeptical of the plus section, but found a few deals I thought were ok. I don’t shop the plus section too often. I did, however, like the craft plus section. That has dwindled to hardly anything. Well the rumors were true and I probably will shop there less. Thank you for sharing and have a crafty day.
Wow haven’t seen that yet but both DT near me have empty shelves. They do carry some 3-5$ items. The lack of inventory has been concerning - maybe that’s why they are making room for higher price items 😱🤦♀️ not a welcome change. So true name change will be needed!
THANK YOU SHERRY!!! I may have to start looking at family dollar or dollar general now. I know a lot of people that don't shop dollar tree because of their sneaky prices on things. It will be like going to the $5.00 or less store....
Absolutely Right! I won’t be shopping there if they take the prices up!!
We have the £1 shop here in Scotland and things can be £1 or £9.99 and more!
It has casued lots of argumets with staff and shoppers because no-one knew they had upped, well upped the prices.'
Lots of their branches have since closed down.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wonder why!!
I agree that is a form of testing the waters. Makes me concerned for what the future holds. I don't shop the $3 and $5 aisle. Stick to $1.25, Dollar Tree. Concentrate on bringing in those special items that keep shoppers coming back to hunt for treasure. Like $19 namebrand puzzles that sell for $1.25. Don't try to break into a market that is already taken. Also, get rid of the packaging with the price on it. This looks tacky if you want to make a gift basket and "cheapens" the look of your products. Just my humble opinion.
And books! I love browsing for hidden gems on the bookshelf for $1.25. I have found som good ones. But I also use the library, which doesn’t even require th $1.25 “ splurge”. :-)
@@CP-rc9sw Totally agree. You can find some real gems in the book section.
Your "water testing" reference is 100 percent correct. Unfortunately, several people paid $19 dollars for the fan so we can expect more higher priced items in the near future. I sure do miss when everything was in fact $1.00.
This is ridiculous, I have not seen this in my store but I have seen less craft project items. I don’t shop there very much anymore. I found I can get better quality at Walmart, sometimes even cheaper. Thank you for sharing.
I totally agree. They might as well be Dollar General, because what’s the difference going to be pretty soon. I guess if people go elsewhere to shop the “dollar section” there is no point in shopping the “dollar section” at the Tree. It was too good to be true🙁
She is absolutely correct. We need to fight against this. Don’t purchase those higher priced products.
I saw this too. Ridiculous!!!And doing it in the summer when lots of stores run out of fans…I agree with you! WHY????????
Great Video! Thanks for letting us know. One other thought is : The more double digit items in the store, the less room for the lower priced items. Thank you very much for the video.
It’s ridiculous. I use to be able to find a bargain at Goodwill, those days are gone where I live especially since resellers are now making are buying up good deals and reselling those items on social media platforms like Tic tock or TH-cam. These resellers can purchase the good stuff during the weekdays when a lot of people are at work and leaving the lesser quality items for the rest of us. They have also jumped on the higher price bandwagon because a lot of us can’t afford new retail prices because of inflation. The quality of goodwill’s merchandise has also taken a gigantic crash. Items that normally would have been tossed in the trash is making its way onto the shelves . I have sent texts to their corporate headquarters numerous times, but my concerns have fallen on deaf ears. I pray that the new regime that takes over in January will change the current policies. Thank you for taking a stand for those who want to see changes made.
I'm on board with you on this Sherry.
I also want to add that dollar tree doesn't refund, it will allow you to get other items equaling that amount
No way I'm drinking this kool-aid. Dollar tree is really no longer in my opinion aptly named Dollar Tree any longer. Nope, no, no way!
I no longer shop there. I use to LOVE going to the DT but no more. 😢I totally agree with you.
Sherri, I think you are 100% right. I can get better quality for some of those $5 items for 1 or 2 dollars more. And some of their items are priced the same as the supermarket prices which eliminates my trip to The Dollar Tree!
I can def afford the higher prices but not at the DT. I refuse to purchase these items and hope most will also.
I’ve heard $ tree stores are going to $1.50 next and our store now has items up to 5$ like bottled water but if you purchased one individually ( which you can’t) they’d be 1.25 per bottle.
They are still cheaper than our Wmart or Dollar General stores!
FYI: hey I made my first homemade card with a pocket inside 😃. I even used glitter flowers I cut out from an old card to decorate the front of the card. ♥️
When I was a child there were things called "dime stores" or "5 and dime stores". Even though few things sold there actually cost a dime and most things cost more. As a former DollarTree employee, the DT name was explained to me is something akin to "money tree" and not that it means everything will cost $1. I loved most of my customers and I know there are a lot of people counting on DT prices and that .25 cent increase hurt a lot of people.
I am in Canada and I can’t shop at dollar stores anymore. The last 3 years now prices went to $5-$8 average and now u will see $15 items. The prices start at $1.50-$$2.50 for candybars…. The supplies are limited. I think its better to hit a thrift store at this point. The craft, beauty, floral, kitchen, utility, school sections are terrible. Seasonal is the pits. I used to find all sorts of things to craft with and now, forget it. Its like they do not know how to order anymore, or all supplies are hoarded by Temu and Wish.
Michaels is empty too. They never restocked since c19 and items are old. Canadians are struggling to get supplies but we see Europe shops are stocked. Sigh.At least USA dollar stores seem to be stocked. We still have shortages even in foods. They triple products on shelves but we notice.
Temu is like a treasure hunt. You never know what you will find. The prices vary, but you can find some great treasures for a good price. Michaels in my town has basically turned into a buy "ONLINE ONLY" store. Amazon is still OK and the delivery time is half of Temu 10day delivery. I miss the good ole days of ACmoore and Tuesday morning.
Maybe it's a one off thing. Here in PNW I keep hearing about heatwaves in parts of country. Maybe it's their way of helping community. Although significantly more than a dollar, that's still SO much less expensive than I've seen around here? I'm grasping here. And in shock too
I totally agree with you. I'm still appalled at the jump to $1.25. Then came the $3 and $5 section. I won't shop there anymore if they continue to raise their prices. They are ruining one of the only good things we have in this area where I live.
I remembered seeing those fans. They should really test the temperature of the plus aisle overall. Some of those items have been sitting there for over 6 months at the one I go to. 99cent Only met its demise for this very reason.
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Yes, this is a big topic on several social media sites. I think retail is changing dramatically and this is just the beginning. From what I'm seeing it does not appear true "dollar" stores will be around much longer. They are slowly all morphing into "bargain" stores and will all eventually rebrand. I'm always looking for a bargain, but there are some things where I am willing to spend more, such as anything electrical. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Love your channel Ms. Sherry! You are so much more than just a fantastic creator. You educate and inform. You rock!! Hugs from NE Ohio.
wow! That is unbelievable! I totally agree with you about the testing the waters. I'm glad you said that because I need to keep that in mind. If I want to pay $19 for a fan, it won't be from a dollar store! This is just ridiculous! Thank you for sharing! I had no idea!
You're right. Businesses having been doing it since the pandemic. As long as customers buy those items at the higher prices they will not lower them, but instead continue to increase them because they feel the customers are willing to pay the price. With that said, what really surprised me when I worked as a cashier for Dollar Tree was how so many people used it as their local grocery store. Also, Family Dollar/Dollar Tree are owned by the same company. I kind of figured it was going to be a matter of time before they started incorporating the higher priced items into the Dollar Tree. I guess it's finally coming to that. What I don't understand is why they're not informing their customers directly of the price changes.
My husband does most of the meat shopping in the family. His motto for these high prices is, "I will let it rot on the shelf before I pay that price." That's how I feel about the prices they are trying to push at the dollar tree. If nobody pays those prices they will eventually have to bring them down.
Thank you for this. Your comments are right on. This is just one of several annoyances going on with various stores lately.
Agree 💯
I usually buy the Crystal Geyser water from Dollar Tree. Noticed spending too much on other items.
Lately, paying more for the water at Krogers with pick up order to avoid paying for items I don't need at Dollar Tree.
Thanks for the heads up. I haven’t been to dollar tree for a while. $1.25 is a big difference already, shopping less and less. Back to sales and coupons deals, in other stores, if they keep raising prices like this. Thanks again 🤗