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Just walked through a Dollar General store today while waiting for lunch. They make Big Lots stores feel like Nordstrom.

If you are struggling I can see the appeal of the "low prices" but the value of what you can get there isn't so great.

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True, also the packaging is slightly smaller than in regular stores. E.g.: 7 oz cans instead of 8 oz cans. But the price is just enough less than the 8 oz size price to make the consumer feel they are getting a good deal.

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