dollar stores-what will you buy there? what won't you buy there, and why?

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Here's my list (at least the things I WILL buy): petroleum jelly, scotch tape, condiments and spices, ammonia and bleach, hair spray, shampoo & conditioner (if it's a brand I know), wrapping paper, packing tape, mailing labels, envelopes,and food of nearly any kind provided I can see an expiration date to show it's still good. About the only things I can think of off the top of my head which I WON'T buy is glassware (tends to shatter too easily -either that or I'm a klutz!) and ceramic ware because I've heard so many bad things about lead content from dishes and such being imported from other countries. I hope you all share what you think's a good (or bad) buy and why, 'cause I'm ALWAYS looking for good buys.