99cents only... pretty good deals.

Many of my Mom's friends have been telling her to go and visit a 99cents only store to check out what they have. My Mom (and basically the rest of the family) has this typical thinking that if it's sold at a 99cents store it's probably not any good. While it may be true for some of their products (like their lotion, body wash, and other stuff like that), it is also true that other products they sell are in pretty good shape and quality.

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What I've noticed here in Los Angeles is that the 99cents store reflects the place where it is located. So we always go to the ones in nicer areas because you can be sure that their products are in pretty good shape. And often, their branches are bigger, therefore, they most probably have more items in their inventory.

The one we go to has the softest and best tasting bread ever! I love it. Too bad I didn't take a picture of it. But here are some of the items I got from the last time we went to a 99cents store:

Air fresheners-- same as those we get from Walmart

Cotton-- great for everyday use (500 cotton puffs for 99cents?!)

Sunsilk hair treatment-- The pump is broken, but the important thing is what's inside the bottle, right?

Softsoap antibacterial handsoap-- I love buying these from 99cents. They are exactly the same as the ones sold in groceries and other stores. Why pay $2-$3 for one when you can get them for 99cents each?

Hair elastics and ouchless hair ties-- You can never have enough elastics, and those ouchless hair ties come in handy all the time.

I was also able to buy Snickers bars. I've noticed that the wrapper is kinda flimsy, it opens at a single tug, but the actual chocolate bar is like any other Snickers bar. Yummy. :)

I've learned that you'll find great deals at places like 99cents. I now look at 99cents stores as bargain heaven as opposed to what I thought of it before. If you learn how to look carefully, you'll really see great buys like the ones I found. I can't wait to go back and look for other great items they have on stock. :D

Have you ever bought anything from a 99cents store?

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! :D