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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman's hand holding a beaded martini purse inside of a T.J. Maxx location, text overlay reads, "TJ Maxx used to be the place to indulge in name brand essentials for affordable prices..." Right: T.J. Maxx storefront exterior.

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“Feels like a junk store”: Shopper calls T.J. Maxx a “micro-trend paradise” after finding nothing but cheap clutter

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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Woman buys $90 Dolce & Gabbana perfume from T.J. Maxx. Then she finds a used cologne inside

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

‘Will sell a kidney’: Women are literally begging chain stores for this viral beaded lobster purse

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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’My pet peeve’: T.J. Maxx shopper reveals little-known trick for hard-to-remove price tags

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Screenshot of Tiktok user @xotaytay12; Photo of a TJ Maxx exterior.

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‘Real Maxxinistas been knew’: Woman says you’ve been shopping at T.J. Maxx wrong this whole time. Here’s the ‘right’ way to do it

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Screenshot of @krista144's Tiktok with the caption "Dollar tree items at Tj Maxx?"; Photo of a TJ Maxx exterior

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‘It was priced $12.99’: Woman is shopping at T.J. Maxx. Then she spots a familiar Dollar Tree vase

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘There’s always a reason why you’re getting name brand…for such a discount’: Expert issues warning for people who get skincare at T.J. Maxx

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Side by side photos of Tiktok user @mariahhopkins_ next to a photo of a TJMaxx Sign.

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‘Are you sure? It’s not gonna take long’: Woman asked if she wants T.J. Maxx credit card at checkout. Then she finally learns what the worker gets out of it

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera as she enjoys a snack in her car, next to an image of a TJ-Maxx sign

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‘My life ain’t been the same since’: Former T.J. Maxx worker warns against buying ‘random’ snacks from the retailer. Then she reveals why

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‘It’s just not worth it’: Woman says she’s never buying hair products from T.J. Maxx again after seeing what happened to her face

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

Melody Heald

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‘Do not buy’: Mom cooks family dinner with this T.J. Maxx pot. Then she rushes to Costco for $139 replacement oven after disaster

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

Woman talking with censored text(l), TJ Maxx(r)

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‘I need to do this’: T.J. Maxx shopper notices customer keeps breathing on her in line. Then she comes up with a clever solution

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‘Rip the tag next time when it’s time to check out’: T.J. Maxx shopper reveals the real meaning behind the purple tag

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

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‘TK Maxx ones are the reject products’: Shopper buys Le Creuset from T.K. Maxx. Why is she warning against it?

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