Ten must-have products to stock up on at Dollar Tree - and the ones you should avoid at all costs

SAVVY shoppers have revealed ten must-have items that can be purchased at Dollar Tree.

The discounted variety store is known for its affordable prices but there are some items experts say consumers cannot afford to overlook.

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Consumer analysts, Rebecca Gramuglia and Julie Ramhold, have offered advice on which items were the best cost savers.

Staple Removers

Staple removers have been listed as one of the most useful items in a desk drawer.

Gramuglia said: "These save you time while making sure the paper doesn’t crumble, rip or bend as you use it."

Dollar Tree has a two-pack of staple removers for $1.25.

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Compared to Amazon who sells a similar item for $5.20.

Binder Clips

Binder clips have been deemed necessary for those who love to keep spaces neat and tidy.

Gramuglia said: "The versatility of binder clips makes them a necessity in any office space."

Dollar Tree offers an eight-count of larger clips for $1.25, about 15 cents each.

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Compared to Staples, who offers a 12-count of the same size clip for $11.99, about $1 each.

Security Envelopes

For those hoping their mail arrives safely, security envelopes are essential.

Gramuglia said: "If you’re sending sensitive information in an envelope, it’s a good idea to invest in ones with a security pattern printed inside."

Dollar Tree sells an 80-count of security envelopes for $1.25.

This is a great bargain considering Walmart sells the same item for $8.06.

Sticker Note Flags

Sticker note flags are handy organisational tools that don't need to be purchased for exorbitant prices.

Gramuglia said: "Especially with more disposable items, you may want to opt for the lower-priced option."

A 500-count of the page marking flags go for $1.25 at Dollar Tree, while a similar pack at Office Depot goes for $7.99.

Correction Fluid (White-Out)

Correction Fluid is a handy quick-fix to mask errors in text.

Gramuglia said: "Another example of office supplies that you can opt to buy for cheap, and something else you don’t know you need until you actually need it."

Bic correction fluid can be purchased from Dollar Tree for $1.25 instead of a version at Staples for $2.99.

Hole Puncher

Hole punches create accurate holes for filing and good organisation.

Gramuglia said: "Whether it’s for work or even arts and crafts, a hole puncher can come in handy."

A hole puncher goes for $1.25 at Dollar Tree instead of Amazon’s version for $4.11.

Wire Mesh Pencil Holders

Pencil holders reduce clutter on benchtops.

Ramhold said: "These are super handy for organising writing utensils, scissors, letter openers and more and keeping them off your desk, cluttering your workspace up.

"Unless you need a complete desk organization set, you can skip the pricier alternatives and grab a couple of these to keep your items organized.

"They’re also available in jumbo sizes for the same price."

Dollar Tree sells holders for $1.25.

Sharpie Permanent Markers

Sharpies are reliable and ubiquitous.

Ramhold said: "Other stores may have better prices for multipacks, but sometimes you just need one Sharpie for whatever you’re planning and Dollar Tree has a few different varieties for $1.25 each, including ultra fine tips, fine point black markers, and fine tip blue markers.

"If you rarely use a Sharpie and just need one as kind of a one-off, you can’t beat this price and you don’t have to worry about extras that you don’t need cluttering up drawers and desks."

Inspirational Journals

Inspirational journals are a great note-taking device.

Ramhold said: "These come in a variety of styles with 120 pages each and an elastic closure, as well as some phrase on the front.

"While they’re called inspirational journals, some of the phrases on the front are pretty basic like 'Notes' and 'Journal' while others say things like 'Get Stuff Done' and 'Be Bold'.

"Regardless, these notebooks are good for toting around and making notes whether you’re in meetings or just as you go about your day."

Inspirational journals can be bought for $1.25 a pop.

Letter Baskets

Letter baskets are a fantastic way to keep on top of important notices.

Ramhold said: "If you’re one of those people that frequently has pages laying around, letter baskets are worth picking up to organize these items and keep track of things."

On Amazon, some letter baskets go for around $7 compared to Dollar Tree who sell them for $1.25.

Despite the super deals mentioned, bargain hunting also comes with risks of purchasing duds.

Shoppers believe some items from Dollar Tree should be avoided at all costs.

Hand Sanitizer

Some Dollar Tree hand sanitisers have been found to contain methanol, which can have dangerous side effects, including cancer, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Researching for a better quality version has been advised.

Toys

Although a doll or action figure only costs a buck at Dollar Tree, the toys are known for their short lifespan.

Many Dollar Tree toys are made in China and are rarely tested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Knives

A knife from Dollar Tree might not live up to its duty in the kitchen, shoppers believe.

Some items in the kitchen section, like containers, are a good buy.

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But, when it comes to knives, it's a big no, since they won't be sharp.

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