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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Should you buy groceries at the dollar store - The Untold Story

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Online grocery shopping usually costs more than buying in the store, and there’s often a need for an unplanned quick trip to get something last minute.

To save on costs and time, dollar stores stand out as attractive alternatives to supermarkets. They certainly don’t tout anywhere near the level of selection or curation, but you can often find basics, such as canned and dried foods, and sometimes even more time-sensitive must-haves like produce and refrigerated beverages.

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