What to buy (and not to buy) at the dollar store  The Washington Post

Just because it’s at a dollar store doesn’t mean it’s the best deal. And it could be expired, shoddy or dangerous.

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What to buy (and not to buy) at the dollar store – The Washington Post

Samantha Sharf The dollar store faces some mean competition. On June 10, fifteen vendors located on Baltimore Avenue between 42nd and 50th streets took part in the first of three Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls, offering select goods for just a buck. The monthly deals, hosted by the University City District are scheduled to take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of June …

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Dollar stroll brings business to Baltimore Avenue