Hi teko, where I live, we don't have the 'Dollar' Store; instead, we have 'General' Dollar; so, unfortunately most items are merely marked down somewhat at our store; but, I sure wished we had the "Dollar Store". Here lately though, I've been purchasing half the items I normally would purchase at Wal-Mart at the General Dollar, in my case, I'm saving on average - a few cents per item; but, it helps / adds up.