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510 points bookofjoe | 1 comments | 07 Dec 25 14:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.202s | source

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hamdingers ◴[07 Dec 25 15:40 UTC] No.46182469[source]▶

>>46181962 (OP) #

Even if they accurately charged shelf prices, these places are still a ripoff targeting the vulnerable. The list price is low but the per-unit price is astronomical compared to grocery store prices.

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1. IncreasePosts ◴[07 Dec 25 20:10 UTC] No.46184689[source]▶

>>46182469 #

People usually understand this, but realize driving 10 minutes to dollar tree for a few items is preferable to driving 30 minutes to cheaper shop

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Dollar-stores overcharge customers while promising low prices