Dollarama

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Okay, so I’ve been in my fair share of dollar stores in my life. I grew up in a small town and one of our fall back weekend activities was cruising the aisles of the dollar store looking for a good time.

Anyway, I’m well aware that things in a dollar store are very rarely guaranteed to cost only a dollar, especially good things. Especially things that look like they cost way more and sell for $4.99 and upwards at A&P.

However, the new Dollarama on Princess proves me wrong. At first glance it’s stuffed with cheap plastic shit that looks like it’s worth 35 cents at most, and probably is. But with closer inspection you’ll soon find all kinds of hidden treasures. Jergen’s body firming cream in a big bottle: one dollar. That’s got to be worth $6. Two packs of Colgate toothpaste: one dollar. Dora the Explorer shoelaces: one dollar. Bulk pack of chocolate coins: one dollar.

This place is heaven. You’ll gasp with delight aisle after aisle. In fact, I couldn’t stop screaming, “No Way, It’s a dollar!”. I think I freaked the check out lady out when I found out that Shopsy’s meat sticks were two for a buck. I could sell that stuff on E-bay and make a killing.

Anyway, long story short, despite the prevalence of crap, there are lots of good deals hidden within. I just wish the store wasn’t such an eyesore downtown, but for 400 q-tips for a dollar, I’m not complaining, I’m too busy cleaning my ears.

We suggest: Do your Christmas shopping here and people will be shocked that you could afford to buy them a new dinnerware set, those Sponge Bob hair elastics, AND that inflatable beach toy for under the tree! It really only cost you a loonie and a twoonie, but they’ll think you broke the bank.

Via: http://www.thekingstonguide.com/