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But, as with any discount store, there are certain purchases you should avoid at Dollar Tree.

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E-Circuit Heavy Duty Batteries

Batteries to power toys and electronics make a great stocking stuffer.

Specifically, Dollar Trees E-Circuit Super Heavy Duty batteries lasted less than seven hours.

Nail Polish

Todays teens love bright, fun nail polish colors.

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Redditors agreed that Color Vibe nail polish isnt even worth the $1.25 cost.

The polish is trash,said Redditor cugrad16.

Brushes on janky, then chips off a day later like wearing child polish.

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It will last longer and look better.

One doll will take upsubstantial real estatein a stocking.

Instead, look for sales on a licensed, high-quality Barbie doll and put it under the tree.

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If your child collects diecast cars, choose Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars for $1.25 at Dollar Tree.

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