However, for some things, it might be worth giving them a miss and looking elsewhere instead.

Take some ofthe foodthey sell, for example, orhousehold tools.

School supplies are another throw in of product that you shouldn’t buy at Dollar General (viaInsider).

backpack and pencils on table

In particular, there are certain places where you should be goinginstead.

Reddit users claim that when it comes to school supplies, Dollar Tree is much better than Dollar General.

“They have more interesting seasonal decor, party supplies, and craft supplies.

hands choosing pens

I’ve actually bought several good books at DT,” onesaid.