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Are Dollar Tree prices going up?
If you’ve ever counted on Dollar Tree for its budget-friendly finds, you might want to brace yourself—prices might be on the move again. Shoppers across the country have started spotting price tags jumping to $1.50 and even $1.75 on certain items. But, is this just a test run, a regional change, or the new normal? That’s the big question right now.
For decades, Dollar Tree stuck to its $1 price point, but in 2021, they made a big shift—bumping prices to $1.25. The company said it was necessary due to rising costs, and they also introduced higher-priced items ($3–$5) under their “Dollar Tree Plus” section. Now, it looks like another price adjustment may be underway.
What’s Changing Now?
Recently, readers have noticed certain items creeping up again. People have spotted that reading glasses have gone from $1.25 to $1.50, and some aluminum foil products now cost $1.75. Some have even noticed the popular 2/$1 cards are now marked as $1 each. These increases aren’t consistent across all locations yet, which has left customers wondering: Is this a test? A regional shift? Or will all stores eventually see these new prices?
We get it—costs are rising everywhere, and Dollar Tree may be adjusting prices in response. But seeing some items constantly increase takes away a bit of the magic. The appeal was always the simplicity—walk in with a few bucks, walk out with plenty of items. If $1.50 and $1.75 price tags become more common, it feels like we’re moving further away from what made Dollar Tree special.
You’ll also want to keep an eye on prices at other stores, as some competitors may offer better deals or larger quantities for the same price—or even less. While nothing seems official yet, we can’t help but miss the days when everything was truly a dollar.
What’s Next?
Dollar Tree hasn’t made any official announcements about a company-wide price hike, so for now, it’s a wait-and-see situation. Whether this is a small tweak or a sign of bigger changes, one thing’s for sure: the days of the “everything’s a dollar” store are long gone.
If you shop there regularly, keep an eye on price tags in your local store.
Have you seen any price increases at your local Dollar Tree Stores recently?
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