3 Things at Five Below That Are Cheaper Than at Dollar Tree

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In the face of rising costs and inflation, smart shoppers turn to discount stores like Five Below and Dollar Tree. With their steep discounts on a wide range of products, these retailers have become havens for budget-conscious consumers. Dollar Tree, the pioneer in this space, opened its first store in 1996. It has been a favorite among shoppers ever since, offering great deals on everything from holiday decor to arts and crafts supplies, party essentials, and everyday household needs.

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The company earned $28 billion in revenue last year, but the one-time reigning champ of discount destinations has serious competition. Five Below opened its doors in 2002 and quickly grew, reaching $1 billion in annual sales in 2016, and is giving Dollar Tree a run for its money.

So which store is better? Customers enjoy each one for different reasons, but you can often find good deals on quality items at Five Below. Here are three things that are cheaper at Five Below.

Nail Polish

At Dollar Tree, a bottle of nail polish will cost you $1.25, which is a good price. However, at Five Below, you can get a six-pack of nail polish in a variety of colors for $5. If you were to buy six bottles at Dollar Tree, it would cost $7.50, so $2.50 more.

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Water Gun

Water guns are a summer essential to keep cool and have fun, and Dollar Tree has a high-capacity water blaster for $5. But at Five Below, you can get a game blaster water gun for just $3.25.

Beach Bucket

If you plan on hitting the beach this summer, a bucket to play in the sand is a must-have. Dollar Tree has fun, glittery plastic pails in a variety of colors, including a shovel, for just $1.25. However, at Five Below, you can get a beach pail with a shovel for $1 — and toys for making sand castles and cool sand molds are also included.

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