My failed mission to the Dollar Tree.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220229)
Walnut Creek, California
November 9, 2024 5:09pm CST
The Dollar Tree near my house used to have thing like cortisone cream and el cheapo Benadryl. But I have not seen these important products the last couple of times I was there.
I have an itchy patch on my left shoulder, and I thought I would score some of both products this afternoon. Alas, my mission failed. They had neither.
Have you ever gone on a "mission from God" that was a total failure?
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19 responses
@MarieCoyle (38699)
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10 Nov
Our Dollar stores are notorious for sketchy inventory. You really can't count on finding everything you go to get. Go to Target, their OTC stuff is very reasonable. I am sure Walmart is as well, but as everyone surely knows, I really hate Walmart.
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@MarieCoyle (38699)
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10 Nov
@TheHorse
I think you can check the balance of gift cards online, I've done it before but not with Walmart cards. Maybe you are richer than you know you are, and you can get Kitty a big treat!
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@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
11 Nov
I guess I never considered getting generic meds at Dollar Tree. I have a Family Dollar even closer than the Dollar Tree and a Dollar General across the street from the Family Dollar. A big, busy street and a huge parking lot beyond to the Dollar General.
I used to get my generic benedryl from a San Antonio based store called Fiesta. But then I found a huge bottle on Amazon with a 1000 capsules. That way I don't have to go to the store... I have put the capsules in smaller containers so I don't have to keep the giant bottle around. Always my goal.
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@snowy22315 (182192)
• United States
10 Nov
I am sure I have. DT is hit or miss sometimes.
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@TheHorse (220229)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Nov
@snowy22315 Well, today was a total loss. But I still have all four pairs of shades I bought. I am on a good roll.
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@Juliaacv (51588)
• Canada
9 Nov
I walked into a Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago needing some advil and hand sanitizer, only to be told that they didn't carry either item.
I thought that almost every store carried hand sanitizer in today's day and age, but no..........they do not.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Nov
Sorry they didn't have them. Yes a few years ago I needed diapers for the granddaughter. Out of 3 close places 2 didn't have any at all. Was able to get some bigger ones at the other place
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Nov
@TheHorse I have wash rags and they are reusable 
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@TheHorse (220229)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Nov
@wolfgirl569 My sponges get stinky.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
10 Nov
Do they even have spots for those items? If not you had just as well go somewhere else or even order on Amazon.
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@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Nov
Well, I wouldn't say they were missions from God, but lots of times I've gone to a store to get something they carried for years and been disappointed because they no longer carry it.
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@kaylachan (71762)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
A few times. And it was annoying.
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@kaylachan (71762)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
@TheHorse Well, good luck. All you can do is keep trying.
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@TheHorse (220229)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Nov
@kaylachan Rite-Aid here I come.
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov
Haven’t been to Dollar Tree in a long time. Don’t even know what’s there these days.
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@TheHorse (220229)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov
@lovebuglena They have had some sunglasses there that suit me. I have bought four pairs. Fancy (Ray-Ban) sunglasses tend to get stolen from my truck. But these el-cheapos do not. And I like them.
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Nov
@TheHorse anything worth buying?
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@Deepizzaguy (104142)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Nov
I have had a few occasions where I wanted to buy batteries from a dollar store for my remote and radio and it was not in stock.
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@Deepizzaguy (104142)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Nov
@TheHorse Yes they do die pretty fast.
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@TheHorse (220229)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Nov
@Deepizzaguy I can get decent batteries at a discount at Guitar Center.
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@aureategloom (11404)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Nov
that's what happens with all the products i love hahah my favorite cream - gone from the store, shower gel - gone. and even my favorite chocolate!!!
however, you can find these at pharmacies, i'm pretty sure 
however, you can find these at pharmacies, i'm pretty sure 1 person likes this
@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Nov
Sorry to hear your mission was unsuccessful. I have been looking for some things that I have been seeing on social media and my dollar tree stores do not carry them which sucks.
@JESSY3236 (20046)
• United States
12 Nov
My mother has been itching too from ant bites. We both keep forgetting to get itch stuff from the store.
@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
10 Nov
Go to Walmart and check out their Equate products (store brand). You'll save a lot. I hate when I use or wear something for years; and then they discontinue it. Have a good day.
