Everything Is Not A Dollar

By Jacy Wojcik in News on Jul 15, 2008 6:32PM

Even "Everything Is A Dollar" stores are taking a hit from the economy. The sign outside Dollar Central in Frankfort, IL now reads "Most Everything $1.10." So you can kiss your days of spending a dollar on cleaning supplies, hair barrettes, and scented candles good-bye. But not without a huge apology from owner Cindy Stuart, who seems to be the nicest dollar store owner to ever exist.

"When owner Cindy Stuart hand-painted the ".10" during the first week of January, she said it nearly killed her. Adding the "Most" a few weeks ago was just as distressing."

An apology letter is posted on the front door of her store asking for customers to understand her decision. We understand, Cindy, but after paying $4.65 for a gallon of gasoline, a $15 checked bag fee at the airport and a dollar fuel surcharge every time we hop in a cab, an extra dime at the dollar store doesn't seem so bad.
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