The 5 Shoppers You See at Dollar Tree

The Dollar Tree is a magical place for those of us on a budget.  Unlike other dollar stores, everything is $1.00 (or less) from boxes of cereal to bottles of shampoo and everything in between.  You go in for one thing and you come out with ten.  It's the only place I buy my greeting cards (super cute ones 2/$1.00...can't beat that) unless I'm in a pinch. I can stuff a gift basket wicked cheap.  I can stock up on candy for a slumber party super cheap.  No coupons needed.

Every time I'm at Dollar Tree, my favorite part is observing.  There are 5 types of people I see almost every single time......

The Pinterest Shopper  This is the MacGyver of the Dollar Tree.  They can take a roll of duct tape, some tissue paper, a clearance Christmas box and some toothpicks and make a beautiful creation worthy of immense Etsy profits.  I admire these shoppers for their creativity and skill.  You'll know them by their thoughtful gaze and the occasional "aha" moment when they think of something even better than they'd planned.

The I-Just-Need-One-Thing Shopper  You'll know this shopper by their averted eyes. They know that if they look up, they'll squash their plan to escape having only spent $1.04.  They move quickly and have a direct path, no matter how crowded, to their destination.  If the lines are long, they will often just leave the store.

The Budget Shopper  These are usually moms like me or something of the like.  We are in there stuffing our carts with necessities.  We don't just get a basket...we need a cart.  You will be able to tell them by the list in their hand or the large quantities of grocery products in their cart.  I admire these people for their effort at saving money.  They can stick to their list of what they need and don't meander around the store aimlessly.

The I-Came-In-For-One-Thing-And-Left_with-Twenty-Seven  This is me, way too often.  You'll be able to tell this shopper by the exasperated look on their face as they count and recount the items in their overstuffed basket.    They probably didn't even have the basket until there was just too much in their hands to hold anymore.  You can see them second guessing themselves but they will, ultimately, make the purchase.

The Dollar Tree Clearance Shopper  Did you know they have a clearance bin?  Yup, they do.  It's after-holiday marketing mostly but there is always someone clearing it out.  They would, often, do better to just pick up the whole bin and take it to the clerk instead of bothering with a basket.  Their house is always incredibly decorated for every holiday because they use every ounce of what they buy.

Of course there are more shoppers but these are my favorites.  Maybe it's a subconscious understanding that I have been each of these shoppers at least one time. Happy Friday!