Some stuff it works out like that. Other stuff not so much. A lot of dollar store stuff is just much smaller. .8 ounce deodorant sticks instead of 3 oz. And when you work the math dollar store is more expensive per volume. As always one has to watch what you’re getting and pay attention. Stretching dollars takes work, you can’t just go to the store that says they’re cheap and assume.
Re: 18 - Good post. My Mom was always skeptical of dollar stores.
greeting cards...gift bags...cleaning supplies...candles...matches...I fondly remember buying 8 bottles of hand disinfectant about 8oz each back in early March of 2020.