11 Things You Should Never Buy at a Dollar Store Just to Save a Few Bucks

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1. Electronics: Quality and safety concerns abound.

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2. Batteries: Often low-quality, short-lived.

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3. Toys: May contain harmful materials.

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4. Tools: Prone to breaking easily.

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5. Vitamins/Supplements: Unregulated, low potency.

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6. Makeup: May contain harmful chemicals.

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7. Kitchen Utensils: Prone to breakage, poor quality.

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