Dollar Store Offer Dangers & Deals
October 16, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Shopping Issues
Last week I posted about dollar stores not being such an amazing deal. Which I’m standing by, but it would appear than topics come at me in droves because I just saw a Consumer Reports video about the dangers (and sometimes deals) of dollar stores. If you frequent dollar stores this two minute video is worth a quick watch.
Some common dollar store dangers they pointed out were toys that children could easily choke on and lighters that look like toys. My biggest danger gripes at dollar stores are the beauty and bath care products – most are chock full of chemicals you do not want to expose your body or your child’s body to. If you don’t believe me, head to your nearest dollar store, jot down some beauty care items than take the list home and check out the product’s contents at Skin Deep.
Some of the deals Consumer Reports found were party supplies but with a limited selection. The downside of this video, I think is that it target Dollar Stores, when really all stores have items that could be considered not safe for kids; although, I’ll grant that they’re cheaper at a dollar store, so folks may be more likely to buy. That’s where smart shopping comes in though. Obviously don’t buy dangerious items.
Head over and watch the video – Dollar Stores Offer Deals & Dangers.
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