Dollar Tree Raises Price to $7 : What Will Cost More? 😱 (Rising prices yet again!) 

The main reason I liked shopping at Dollar Tree was because I knew going in everything was $1. $15 meant I could buy 15 items. I didn't have to compare prices or worry that something was in the wrong place etc.

Dollar Tree lost me a few years ago when they tried selling plastic shoe boxes for 1.25 each, then charged 1.25 for the lids! O and when they took apart the brooms, selling the handle and the sweepy part separately.

My advice, take your Walmart app with you when you shop and are tempted at dollar tree. Scan the item in to comp price. If the item doesn’t scan enter it manually and compare ounce for ounce. This is a really sad day. Gone is the store that you never had to ask how much something was. Along with the changing of the prices should come the changing of the name of the store. It’s basically a Dollar General now.

I am seriously considering no longer shopping at Dollar Tree. This constant price hike is ridiculous.

Part of the joy of a dollar store was not thinking of the prices... I just wish it were consistent.

I had a Dollar Tree near me that turned into a Family Dollar. I did not like it. Basically I think they are turning Dollar Trees into Family Dollar, but leaving the Dollar Tree name because it draws the Dollar Tree customers. I will miss the original Dollar Tree.

Sad for the families on a budget and for so many crafters. Dollar tree no bueno.

I miss the old days where you walk in and everything was a Buck!!!! no price checkers, no wondering what things cost, EVERYTHINGS A Dollar 😢

They bought Family Dollar, closed most of them and now it seems like they are turning Dollar Tree into Family Dollar. Shame on them for doing this during such a difficult financial time for our country. I was already drifting away because I can get a lot of things for a dollar or less at Walmart and it's right across the street from our Dollar Tree. For example, box of Jiffy corn muffin mix for 83 cents at Walmart. Sad day for us on a fixed income or living paycheck to paycheck.

Most people shop at multiple stores trying to get the best price, if Dollar Tree is going to raise prices to be close enough to Walmart or grocery stores it won't make it worth your while to make an extra an stop at Dollar Tree.

I rarely shop DT these days. I got frustrated watching RU-vidrs show us their fabulous finds when the DT's in my area have empty shelves. At best I find 2 or 3 items featured in the videos. Thank you, Bethany, for letting me know another reason to shop elsewhere.

Dollar tree stores may have priced themselves out of business, customers will go somewhere else to shop

I honestly do not see myself spending much time there anymore due to this. They are going to loose a massive section of their clientele with this change, just like they did when they moved from $1 to $1.25.

The best thing about Dollar Tree was that you could shop without having to look at the price.

They are ruining their store. They will surely go under now since they have changed everything . I’m not sure if I will continue to shop there anymore.

How disappointing how much things went up at DT. We were told last year some items were going to go back to $1.00. That never happened. Now we were told the increased items would not happen until the end of the year and it’s only April. Whomp whomp!!!

As a DT employee this is going to make my job so much harder. 😮‍💨 I have so many great coworkers but my time with the company might be coming to an end

Dollar Tree gotta pay for that bad takeover of Family Dollar. 😅

I hope Dollar Tree will see this and know they made a big boo boo in raising prices knowing we will just go to Walmart to purchase our stuff! Bad decision who ever came up with this idea for dollar tree!

I would be somewhat okay with this is they had one section $1.25 items and the other half all the higher priced items but incorporating it all together is probably on purpose so people will just grab and go and without paying close attention until they get to the register and realize the total is way too high. Or if they would pay their hard working employees more then it would be worth it but I have spoke to a lot of them and the ones I am close tomake less than $10 an hour and work so much because they are always understaffed.

They're trying to confuse everyone with their prices now. Just taking advantage of us still thinking these products still cost $1.25 without checking each and every item ! Now, I will just spend a lot less money there

I used to love dt! That has now changed! With all the price increase I’m done with dt! The increase in drinks was the last straw!

The work you put into this video is astonishing......thank you ❤

😢 So sad.....i became very selective as to what i bought there once the prices went to 1.25.....imagine i wont buy much there at all now. I will go in if I'm in the area to see whats new on the shelves to kill time but i will probably just buy the majority of my things at Walmart or Target.....not really worth making a trip out to Dollar Tree to save maybe .50 on an item....not worth the cost of gas since walmart and Target are much closer to me.😢 I think in the longrun...Dollar Tree's customers will go down tho as people see its not worth it to shop there.

I truly appreciate the amount of work you did to show us the price and quality of comparable products from Dollar Tree, Walmart and grocery stores! This video had great information!!

The best part of Dollar Tree was not having to think about pricing. For all this hassle, Wal-Mart is comparable in price and Five Below is nicer in style than DT.😬🤷🏽‍♀️

Just learned from do it on a dime. The new DT CEO is from dollar general so you hit the nail on the head.

This is really sad for..I'm on a budget and I could always count on certain products for 1.00....then when they went to l.25 I had to be more aware...now it's too hard to figure out...thanks for a informative video...good tips!❤❤

You are right!! Becoming like a Dollar General! I was so sad when I went to dollar tree last weekend. The excitement of shopping is gone 😢

I don’t think they are doing themselves any favors with this move. I used to shop at Big Lots when they actually had unique items that came from overstock at other stores. I don’t go anymore, it’s not unique anymore.

They are pricing themselves out of being what they are. There were always a few things that were cheaper other places but now it’s gonna be way more obvious.

Walmart has the same prices. Too bad I won’t shop at dollar tree anymore.

Ever since they went to $1.25, dollar tree just isn’t fun anymore. Those quarters add up. I won’t be going into Dollar Tree anymore.

I price compare wherever I shop. DT's baking soda at $1.25. My local grocery is 69 cents. Ounce per ounce DT and my store Ocean Spray juice is the same. Learn your prices before assuming a dollar store is cheaper. And warehouse stores aren't always the cheapest either.

The new higher ups must not realize that DT stores are typically disorganized, w/products mixed together from different shelves, things stuffed behind on shelves, & often piles of things on the bottom shelves thst you have to sift thru. Unless they're going to keep it neat, I can foresee lines of ppl at the price checkers before going to the registers. I also foresee angry customers complaining that certain products were in $1.25 sections. Lots of ppl are hurting financially, too, & DT has been the last option for some ppl. I've never bought food before at DT, but used to get 20 craft items for $20, & now it's 16 items for $20. If ppl were getting food, that's a big diff, & now it'll be even worse! We already have Dollar General stores, so why is DT trying to compete w/them when DT was already #1 in the $1 & 99cent market? Also, DG stores are everywhere, & I've even seen a DG Mart grocery store! Unless DT steps up their $1.25 offerings, ppl will just go to DG - at least they still have a $1 section, too! As a crafter, I'd like to see more at $1.25 than nicer, expensive options. If I want to spend more, I'll go to Hobby Lobby or Michael's w/a coupon & shop sales!

Dollar Tree PROMISED once they increased the price a quarter they wouldn't increase it anymore. We put up with it for the "plus" section. But now????? How can they keep the name Dollar Tree? I probably won't be shopping there much anymore. Once they increased the price before, I stopped going as much, since I could get the same things at Walmart for about the same cost/without having to go to another store(dollar tree) even further away.

*👎👎👎They are shooting themselves in the foot‼️😡*

Prices are going up everywhere! It’s getting tougher and tougher!

I feel bad for the employees who are gonna have to argue about these prices with some people at the register. :(

Now that they’re making me do hard math, they can keep their stuff! Bad move DT! Sad!

Your dollar tree is beautiful. When I go onto my dollar tree, the shelves are not stocked., there’s trash everywhere, and God forbid if they have boxes because they’re just sitting in the middle of the aisle. But I am not going to spend more than $1.25 at the dollar tree. I will take my money to Walmart or Aldi’s or even my local grocery store.. I worked at dollar tree the same one that I’m talking about, I have seen the prices fluctuate. This is absolutely ridiculous.. dollar tree is not doing anything for its customers except turning into like you said a Dollar General or Family Dollar and I don’t shop at either of those stores

I just hate that the prices keep going up.

Thanks for this. You did a great job of price comparisons between stores on a nice variety of items. I'm so sad that this is happening to DTs. I mainly gravitate to crafts and seasonal decor, so we'll see how those sections do with their pricing.

No point in shopping at DT anymore. Walmart prices are better for consumables and Hobby Lobby has a lot more selection for crafting for not too much more money. It's easier to go to the bigger stores where I know I will find stock and good pricing versus DT where stores are dirty, shelves are empty and now prices are higher.

They said it was due to their wealthier customer base. Which is BS bc the whole point is for us poors to afford things. I don’t think “wealthier” people shop there.

The dog food at Dollar Tree is crap. I was told by the best vet we've had to buy your dog food from a pet store. Any that will sell at a grocery store is crap. You don't have to buy the most pricy dog food just not one at a grocery store.

I'm not shopping there anymore. It's cheaper to go to Walmart and target.

I personally feel like I’ll just shop at Walmart, be the dollar tree just isnt affordable enough anymore, especially with them raising everything.

I stopped shopping at the dollar tree once they went up I never thought I would but that raise adds up and if I can go to Walmart and save anywhere from 25 cents and up then I go to Walmart. I haven’t been to dollar tree in a while. And to see the prices go up and such doesn’t scream dollar tree to me anymore.

When they raised prices from $1 to $1.25, I shopped their less. I’m afraid with these new prices I will not be shop there at all.

That's crazy! Some won't be able to afford dollar tree anymore 😢

I didn’t shop at the DollarTree/Family Dollar combo stores so I won’t be shopping at the Dollar Tree anymore. I enjoy Dollar General and their $1 aisle.

Thank you for all you do to keep us informed. I will no longer shop at Dollar Tree, but I will continue to follow you for your wonderfully creative ideas.❤

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It’s a huge help to all of us. They have to be getting rid of a bunch of the $1.25 items in order to make room for the more expensive items. The square footage in the stores is still the same. However, I can see getting rid of some of the stuff they carry. It is so cheap, and falls apart so easily that it’s hard to believe it ever sold in the first place. It’s going to be interesting to watch. I used to be a huge Big Lots shopper. I may go two or three times a year, if that now. I never go in a family dollar. And I’ve never been a fan of Dollar General. The fun of going to Dollar tree more often was because it was easy to shop at. I’m sure I’ll move on from it just like I did Big Lots. Never fear though…there’s almost always someone ready to open up a new store to give people the shopping experience they like. Ollie’s is what came on the scene that offers what Big Lots used to offer. And Big Lots is now struggling to stay afloat. Maybe another store will open that will have what Dollar tree used to have. I know it can’t stay the same price forever. However, keeping the same priced items together in the same isles is shopping we liked, and appreciated with Dollar tree. I don’t mind them adding some higher priced items, but mixing them in with everything else just zaps the fun out of going to Dollar Tree.

Bethany, I have not been to Dollar Tree in a while. Thank you for sharing this information. I will definitely keep an eye out for the price change.

Thank you for continuing to share this information, Bethany. You and Kathryn (Do it on a Dime) are blessings to share this information.

I loved the fact that you did not have to check each items price at DT. Definitely purchesed more items because it was a $1. Since they increased prices to $1.25, I have shoped even less. I believe this is the begining of the end of dollar tree, really sad.

Looks like they're combining Family Dollar and Dollar Tree under one roof. No reason to go to Dollar Tree anymore. I find better prices at Target.

Remember that they bought Family Dollars a few years ago. There were several warehouses that were closed because of merchandise that had expired and contaminated by rodents. They will be closing hundreds of Family Dollar and Family Dollar stores. This is not good. I blame it on corporate greed. We as consumers are paying for this now. 😭

Why is it still called Dollar Tree 🤔

I wish they would have just kept the higher items to the separate aisles - that worked well with the 3/5 dollar items.

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Thank you, Bethany. I have been a comparison price shopper for many years and I am happy to see you pointing out the price per oz/ per piece cost on like items at different stores. I also keep in mind if shopping multiple stores is a savings verses time/travel is cost saving. It's worth a couple of trips to different stores to get familiar with the goods before deciding where to spend your time and money for certain things. Love your channel, been a follower for a few years now. (-:

Walmarts prices are going to rise too.. basically you really gotta shop around and know your prices 😅

I have to say is I stopped shopping at dollar tree soon after the covid outbreak , I suppose it no longer felt good to shop there. I really don’t miss it and with their price increase I’m sure never to stop in.

Thank s for the 411, Bethany! Sadly, except.for greeting cards and the occasional holiday item, DT has pretty much taken themselves out of my rotation for shopping since you can find pretty rmuch everything elsewhere bigger and cheaper with a good sale. Thanks for all your amazing videos and keep up the good work!

Up in Canada, we don't have as many Dollar Trees as in the U.S. Our dollar store is called Dollarama and their prices still range from $1.25 to $ 5.00. I only go there when I need stationary, party accessories, storage bins and kitchen gadgets. I actually try to avoid Walmart. Canadian prices are twice or sometimes three times more than the U.S.

Harry and David is a store that sells their own labels in many food items that are great for gift baskets.

I use to love shopping at the Dollar Tree but I haven't been in there in weeks since I've started seeing these price increases. I may have to buy bigger sizes sometimes but ounce per oounce or per unit I can almost always get a better price somewhere else.

Wow, definitely appreciate the update! I haven't been to Dollar Tree lately, so at least the next time I go, I won't get whiplash from all the crazy price changed 😩

Northern Virginia - we've had no Dollar Tree Plus stores. The stores here are a mess, with stacks of product boxes waiting to be shelved and few staffers. Lines are very long and staff is super limited. Now that DT wants to be a variety store, or Walmart dupe, I'm out. This will save me time and money, since I was prone to buy a couple of $1.25 impulse items on the regular. Now I'll just forgo DT entirely, which will be better for my budget.

I actually like that because I’m in dollar tree all the time and I don’t like going to Walmart that much. This way I can maybe get things I don’t buy from dollar tree generally such as shampoo etc.

Thank you, Bethany, for all the hard work & math to show these comparing prices!😊

Sue Wolfe- Thank you for doing the comparisons. If you really want to compare things, check the price per ounce as that will break it down regardless of size, etc. You can see the price per ounce on the Walmart tags since they're the part in red. That way, you can really compare even if the bottle sizes aren't the same. Gotta love it!!

I hate family dollar and dollar general because they’re expensive and a lot of items have no prices listed so it’s a surprise. My dollar tree is putting things out that are more than $1.25 but not showing the prices just like Family Dollar. With these price changes, I might as well go to Walmart.

That was a lot of work, thank you for this video. So good to see the comparisons.

I went into Dollar Tree yesterday thought everything was 1.25 that I got but boy was I wrong be very careful on the prices it adds up. Don't know how much longer I will shop there. Thanks for the price comparisons very informative.

Thank you Bethany for the walkthrough of all the stores and the price changes great job 💜❤️🧡💛🩷🩶💚🩵

I suffer from depression and DT was my happy place. I’m truly sad about these changes. Walmart gives me anxiety. Urg. Fantastic video! ❤

Thanks for being so thorough! I will think of your video, when shopping at Dollar Tree.

Dollar General has become my go to store. Your video was very helpful! Thank you 😊

Their customers forgave the 1.25 and forgave the dollar plus section and to thank us they do this. Guess as customers we should taken a stand way back when they went to 1.25 and boycotted

Since they’re closing so many family dollars they are pushing those items into the DT stores to save money on labor cost and leasing family dollar buildings. As crappy as it is because now we have to pay attention to prices which defeats the whole purpose of why that store was great in the first place

I am really upset Dollar Tree decided to go higher. It went up at our store a few months ago. I haven't been going there lately. Dollar General is closer to me and they still have some things for a dollar.

Our dollar tree did put the price scanners in. I will no longer be shopping there unfortunately. I can get the brands from Walmart for just a bit more. Sad really, cause I loved the dollar tree

Across the street from my workplace is a plaza with a Dollar General and a Dollar Tree. And I never go into Dollar General, only to Dollar Tree...because... Everything was a dollar ($1.25)! If I want general dept store stuff I go to Walmart (my area doesn't have a target, five below or etc) Going to DT was fun because I could pick up whatever caught my eye without worrying about blowing the bank. Now it's just like Dollar General and I'll probably be stopping in way less. (And I will not buy anything priced over a $1.25!)

I quit shopping at Dollar tree when they went up to $1.25.

The thank you notes now contain only four notes instead of four and with the 25cent raise they are charging 125% more. Be alert shoppers and refuse to buy overpriced products. We consumers have to fight back against these outrageous increases.

Theyre ruining my beloved Dollar Tree. People enjoy going to Dollar Tree for the simple everything for the same cheap price concept. Besides confusing everyone with mixing all the different priced merch in with the $1.25 stuff, they're losing their identity and becoming just another discount store. If I wanted a Family Dollar shopping experience I'd just go to Family Dollar. Hint: I don't.

I have decided that there's very little point to shopping DY anymore. It was fun for awhile but, our Hobby Lobby is right next to our DT. With the sales and coupons it's worth it to get better quality items. Glass items including frames at DT are so thin and break easily. I've yet to see any florals actually worth getting. Ribbons and other odds and ends are good but can generally be purchased at Hobby lobby for nearly the same price.

Thanks for the update Bethany!

All my Dollar Tree closed. There's one 30 minutes away, but I won't drive that far just for dollar tree stuff. Nor do I watch anymore dollar tree DIYs, sorry Bethany but you were one of my favorites. Blessings!

Looks like I will be shopping at Walmart more now. They just priced themselves out of the store. Too bad, there are a lot of people on a budget that shopped at dollar tree, their prices are not better anymore.

I really appreciate the work you put into this video, it saves me so much research time! Thank you! ❤

Thank you Bethany!! I know this was a lot of work to put together! I appreciate it!! 😊

Thanks for the comparison shopping. Very informative. Blessings 😊 🙏

This was a helpful video! Thank you, Bethany; love ❤your content!

I have bought less at the tree since they raised their prices a quarter. I am also a Dollar General shopper so I am currently picking up basics on their 1.00 aisle. I also use digital coupons and love the clearance sales. If Dollar Tree phases out their 1.25 items, there goes my reason to shop there! *

I have no use for the Dollar tree except for certain crafting and seasonal holiday decorations and if those start going up I won't even bother. It's worth it to go to Walmart for most things.

Thank you for posting this video. Boy there is a huge difference between DT stores in the East vs. those out West. I live in Utah and we don’t even have Plus sections in our stores. Some of our DT stores are so filthy and disorganized with empty shelves that it isn’t worth shopping in them while other DT stores are clean and tidy with full shelves. Since stores here don’t even have DT Plus sections no telling when, or if, our stores will ever have the product choices like your stores. I’ve complained to DT Corporate but no clue they are listening. Seems like the niche they filled in the past is being ignored. This may backfire on them. So sad.