As dollar stores go, this is one of my favorites. The place is always a bit helter-skelter and haphazardly stocked, but it's a discount store, so I've never gone in, expecting expertly shelved products. Everything is a dollar, and some things are definitely a waste of money. But if you are a savvy shopper, there are outstanding deals to be ferreted out. For example: glassware. Buy open stock pieces, exactly the number you need, in the style you want. We had a Greek Toga party, and found amazing blue drinking glasses in four different styles that were perfect for our party. For $20 we had an entire set of barware that would accommodate wine drinkers, beer fans, even water glasses, and the color matched our Grecian blue party theme. Recently I went in, looking for hurricane glasses for a Tiki themed party and found exactly what I came for. In addition, they had round paper lanterns with LED lights built in. The lanterns took AAA batteries (not included), but Dollar Tree stocks inexpensive batteries right there, for just, you guessed it, a dollar. For party decorations and supplies, you cannot go wrong. Halloween decorations are already out, and I am taking full advantage. If I were a school teacher, I would frequent Dollar Tree for my classroom decorations, without question. The only reason I won't give five stars is the inconsistency. If you see something you want or need, buy it all, on the spot. Employees have zero control over inventory/buying, and they never know what will be arriving in their store. If you see a party decoration you covet, it likely will not be available in two weeks. I learned this lesson when I returned for more Tiki party decorations and they were no where to be found. This is my go-to party store, and it makes me giggle when people talk about how awesome our party/holiday decorations are, and I know how inexpensively it all came together. read more

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We were staying at a nearby hotel with a pool and the kids needed some swim goggles. We were crossing our fingers trying to find a place in January that had seasonal swim items. So hooray - Kudos for having them and for only a dollar per pair - Boo for one pair breaking just by tightening them. We were able to jerry rig the broken pair. You get what you pay for so I can't complain too much. Clean and neat store! Friendly staff. read more

This is a very small DT. So if you need something quick to grab, this is the place to go. They are out of stock a lot of the times on certain items. read more

I placed an online order for some display easels and had the order shipped to the Weaverville store. I received an email stating that the order was ready to pick up. On Monday, I visited the store, only to be told by the male manager that the special order counldn't be found. They would keep looking. I went to the store on Tuesday. A female manager was there, but I dealt with a male stocker (who gave the best customer service of any personnel I have dealt with). The stocker was apologetic (unlike the two managers), and after some trots back and forth to the office and stockroom, informed me that the order had possibly been left on the truck or had gone on to another store. He took both my cell and home ph #s., adding that the order might have to be re-shipped. When I asked if the order could be expedited, he told me it could. I left hopeful. On Wednesday, I called the store (no use wasting gas) to inquire. I was told by a male manager that he had just reordered the shipment. I tried to get him to give me a time frame for delivery, but all I could get was that it would be a "couple of days". I was beginning to simmer, but decided to wait. On Saturday, I called the store again. I got an associate, who promised to have the manager call me. The manager left a voice message on my cell phone, telling me that I would be sent an email when the order shipped. Beginning to boil, I called the store. I got the manager, and pressed him for a delivery time. He finally told me Wednesday. When I told him that I was highly dissatisfied with the service I got, he acted offended. Them's the grits. Who knows if I'll ever see those easels. I do know that, as an 11 year veteran of retail, this was a sterling example of how NOT to treat a customer! Confusion, disorganization, zero empathy, and a lack of initiative to "make things right"(i.e. offering coupons, free shipping, etc) were the order of business. If I ever am insane enough to special order merchandise from this company, I'm having the order shipped to the Brevard Rd. store. read more