A Dollar Store

This dollar store was the best for parties with different color tableware and plastic ware. If anyone knows where this dollar store has moved to, please let me know!

I don’t like dollar stores where most things are over a dollar. These are common now. Plus, this one had merchandise I’ve seen at real dollar stores for 1.29, 1.49, etc. I think not.

First off– the entrance to this dollar store is on 9^th Street in between Market and Filbert– if you google map 34 North Market Street and scope the street view you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Second off– and I hope I don’t blow up this spot too much by saying this– this is the best dollar store ever. My boss said it may actually be a portal to another world where all the stuff that you can’t find at other stores lives. Reflect on that for a moment.
So just come here an enjoy. But not too much – because I still want to be able to buy stuff. For a dollar.

A Dollar Store is such a humble name for this place. It’s more of a Dollar Kingdom or Dollar Palace… or at least THE Dollar Store. I love a bargain and find no shame in half of my «décor» coming from dollar stores and thrift shops. This one is huge. It has a great selection of cleaning supplies and kitchen stuff and knick-​knacks, a whole hardware section and a helium balloon station! The staff is kind and helpful. Some things were more than a dollar, but that’s ok.

For years, this the dollar store I wait to make a trip to.
The nicest selection of:
* Glasses
* Party Favors — Really fun stuff, I think the owner must like to get down
* Kitchenware — stuff you don’t see at other CC dollar stores
The best thing is that this place is large, so you have a lot of space to walk about and enjoy yourself. Also, they have great sodas!

This dollar store is okay. Of course, the majority of the products are of extremely cheap quality (Made in China)… but if you selectively shop, you can find great deals.
For instance, I found some nice oval-​shaped plates — for $ 1 each. Plastic wrap — for $ 1. Paper towels — $ 1. Cutting board — $ 1. If you just need a household item where you don’t have to have name brand, this store is much cheaper than nearby chain store options.
They also have ridiculous trinkets, if you need a cheap gag gift.
The staff are helpful enough. Don’t expect stellar service… but it’s better than usual for Philly.
Plus, the store has thousands of items crammed into its tiny space. It’s a useful store to have nearby for all the little minutiae of life that come up where you can’t justify spending too much money.
NOTE:
They have a sign above the check-​out stating if you aren’t automatically given a receipt, than you get your money back. Or something like that… But they always remember to give me my receipt!