As prices climb, discount dollar retailers are becoming increasingly appealing alternatives to traditional department or grocery chains. Who wouldn’t appreciate bigger savings on everyday necessities? What’s less appealing is rummaging through messy bins to uncover deals.
That’s where online dollar shops come in: many items remain priced at a dollar (though a good portion are now $1.25) and you can buy them from the ease of your sofa. If you haven’t yet browsed dollar stores on the web, here’s why you might be missing out on some excellent finds.
Do Online Stores Really Sell Everything for a Dollar?
Yes — with some important qualifications.
Many of the storefronts you know, such as Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar, operate online shopping sites (and a number have nudged base prices to $1.25). While these retailers strive to keep prices near $1.25, you’ll still encounter items that cost $2, $3, $5 or even $10.
In addition, several online dollar shops require bulk purchases for categories like food and toiletries. Free shipping often needs a minimum order amount as well.
9 Top Online Dollar Stores
You’re likely familiar with brick-and-mortar dollar stores like Dollar General in strip malls everywhere. But you might not have explored the online versions of these discount outlets. Below are nine standout online dollar stores where a single dollar can still stretch surprisingly far.
- Dollar Tree
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Dollar Fanatic
- Dollar Item Direct
- Dollar Days
- Miss A Cosmetics
- Five Below
- Oriental Trading
1. Dollar Tree
Spend enough time on Dollar Tree’s website and you’ll likely load your cart with charming items you don’t want to let go of. Many food, beauty and household goods are sold in multipacks, but there are also name-brand bargains that make bulk buying worthwhile.
Dollar Tree also runs a Dollar Tree More Choices section featuring $3 and $5 deals on kitchen items, cleaning products, decor, craft supplies and toys. Since free expedited shipping isn’t common, Dollar Tree provides free store pickup as a shipping alternative.
2. Dollar General
There’s probably a Dollar General near you, so you might not have explored its website. Visiting the online store can reveal savings on everyday essentials such as pet food, alongside specialty categories like auto and hardware items featured in their Dollar Deals.
3. Family Dollar
Like many dollar chains, Family Dollar stocks a wide assortment of items at low prices. You’ll find home decor, school and office supplies, and household necessities — really, nearly everything you might need.
Family Dollar also posts a weekly circular to highlight deals and offers smart coupons integrated into the site. You can add digital coupons from multiple sources to your Family Dollar account and apply them at checkout to see real reductions in your total.
4. Dollar Fanatic
Where else will you find cheap T-shirts, toys and Trapper Keepers? Dollar Fanatic is a solid spot for quirky finds as well as clearance personal care and beauty items.
Not every item here costs exactly a dollar, but browsing the buy-three-get-one-free section yields bargains. Expect to find makeup tools, car air fresheners, folders and more.
5. Dollar Item Direct
If you’re planning to stock a shop, Dollar Item Direct is a practical starting point. The site offers a broad range of inventory, from camping gear to scrapbooking supplies.
Dollar Item Direct is particularly helpful for crafters who need materials to produce and sell large volumes at fairs or markets. You’ll benefit from wholesale pricing, though purchases are often in bulk quantities.
6. Dollar Days
Dollar Days caters to businesses, schools and nonprofits with bulk merchandise. That said, individuals can also tap into the discounts. If you need lots of one item — party favors, shirts, etc. — Dollar Days is a good resource.
Exploring Dollar Days’ online aisles can spark ideas for further savings. For example, in their baby supplies section you can buy a case of name-brand pacifiers or sippy cups so you’re never hunting for that one dropped item.
7. Miss A
Instead of trying to sell everything, Miss A focuses on one category and does it well — offering extensive makeup and beauty products often for just a dollar. Many of Miss A’s cosmetics meet FDA standards and are certified cruelty-free by PETA, so you can shop with confidence.
If you prefer low-key, natural beauty items, Miss A carries plenty beyond makeup, including hand sanitizers, bath bombs and decorative home pieces.
8. Five Below
Yes, the store’s concept is $5 and under — as the name implies — but you can still score one-dollar clearance treasures at Five Below. Formerly Hollar, this retailer sells apparel, toys, decor and more.
Take a look at the Five Beyond section for steeply discounted premium goods that normally cost more than $5; these items appear in limited quantities for a short time.
9. Oriental Trading
Teachers often keep Oriental Trading catalogs close at hand for a reason. As a go-to for party and classroom supplies, Oriental Trading regularly posts bargains that are tough to rival. Parents and dollar-hunters with children will find plenty of tempting deals.
A popular spot on the site is the bulk assortments bin, where toys, candy, art materials, party tableware and more can be purchased for only pennies apiece.
