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Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Dollar Tree shopper notices price scanner in store, finds out prices are about to go up

‘$1.50, $1.75, and possible $2’: Dollar Tree shopper notices price scanner in store, finds out prices are about to go up

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

‘This would be so good when I don’t feel like cooking’: Dollar Tree customer shares how to make a Super Bowl party for $20

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Shopper says T.J. Maxx is selling Dollar Tree item for $40

‘I bought this the other day for $1.25’: Shopper says T.J. Maxx is selling Dollar Tree item for $40

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Dollar Tree customer slams TikTokers for making 'Dollar Tree Finds' videos, says she can't access stuff she needs

‘You guys are ruining it for all of us poor people’: Dollar Tree customer slams TikTokers making ‘Dollar Tree Hacks’ videos, says the trend makes products inaccessible

Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

‘Toast Ems are the ORIGINAL pop tarts’: Dollar Tree shopper shares which food items she’ll never purchase again

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘Dollar tree have self checkout???’: Dollar Tree self-checkout customer accuses workers of ‘hiding’ from shoppers

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree

‘Time to stop sleeping on Dollar Tree’: Shopping expert reveals the most ‘underrated’ products you can find at Dollar Tree. Here’s what to look for

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‘I am not paying for your items. I barely make enough as is’: Dollar store worker says customer expected her to cover items at checkout after she was $4 short

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Shopper finds Native body wash dupes at Dollar Tree

‘They’re gluten-free, paraben-free, and also dye-free’: Shopper finds Native body wash dupes at Dollar Tree for $1.25

Woman talking(l), Dollar Tree sign(c), Make up(r)

‘Jackpot’: Woman finds brand-name beauty products disguised in different packaging at Dollar Tree

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Shopper shows how name-brand beauty products are disguised at Dollar Tree

‘You want to look out for these black-and-white packages’: Shopper shows how name-brand beauty products are disguised at Dollar Tree

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‘I was able to make 7 meal preps’: Whole Foods customer shares hack to getting 4 entrées of salmon, 2 family-style sides for only $26.99

Customers surprised by upscale Dollar General Market

‘I told my bf about the DG market and he didn’t believe me’: Customers surprised by upscale Dollar General Market

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