300 Cool Things That Cost $1.00 or Less
Gregory DeVictor is a trivia enthusiast who loves to write articles on American nostalgia.
Back in 1969, there were plenty of cool things to buy that cost $1.00 or less. For example, you could buy a gallon of gasoline for $0.32, a loaf of bread for $0.23, a dozen eggs for $0.62, a jar of baby food for $0.09, a pound of chicken fryers for $0.27, five pounds of sugar for $0.54, and 10 oranges for $0.99. But that’s not all: The former Loblaw grocery store chain in Erie, PA would sometimes feature a loaf of white bread for $0.10, packages of hot dog and hamburger buns for a dime each, and a pound of ground beef for $0.49.
Nearly 50 years later, there are still many things that you can buy for a buck or under. How about a loaf of whole wheat bread at Aldi for $0.99, a butter spreader at Amazon for $0.99, or greeting cards at the dollar store for $1.00 each. Furthermore, did you know that there are thousands of products priced at $1.00 or less at retailers like 99 Cents Only Stores, Aldi, Amazon, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Hollar, Jet.com, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Rakuten, Safeway, Target, and Walmart?
Here is a list of 300 cool things to buy at Aldi, the dollar store, or on Amazon that cost $1.00 or less. These are products for your apartment, room, and car as well as cool things for kids, teens, and dogs. They will help you to solve problems and live better for less without a penny of regret.
Author’s note: Prices and merchandise at Aldi, Amazon, and the dollar store are subject to change at any time.
What you'll find in this article:
- 64 grocery items at Aldi priced at $1.00 or less
- 100 cool things at Amazon that cost $1 or less
- 136 Dollar Store bargains you can't afford to miss (plus a list of things you should never buy at the Dollar Store)
If you have an Aldi store near you, don’t waste another minute. Start saving up to 70% on many of the groceries that you would normally buy at a traditional supermarket or even at Walmart. Aldi currently operates nearly 2,000 stores in 35 states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
I found over 200 grocery items at Aldi that are priced at $1.00 or less. Here are some examples by category:
64 Grocery Items at Aldi Priced at $1.00 or Less
Beverages
- Belle Vie Berry Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Black Cherry Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Grapefruit Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Lemon Lime Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Orange Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Pomegranate Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Belle Vie Raspberry Lime Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents
- Diet Coke (2 liter bottle) - 99 cents
- Gatorade Cherry (32 ounces) - $1.00
- Gatorade Frost (32 ounces) - $1.00
- Gatorade Lemon Lime (32 ounces) - $1.00
- Gatorade Orange (32 ounces) - $1.00
- Pur Aqua Water (1 gallon) - 79 cents
- Regular Coke (2 liter bottle) - 99 cents
- Summit Cola (2 liter bottle) - 75 cents
Bread & Bakery
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- L’Oven Brown & Serve Rolls (12 count) - 99 cents
- L’Oven English Muffins (6 count) - 99 cents
- L’Oven Fresh White Bread (20 ounces) - 89 cents
- L’Oven Fresh Whole Wheat Bread (20 ounces) - 89 cents
- L’Oven Hamburger Buns (8 count) - 83 cents
- L’Oven Hot Dog Buns (8 count) - 83 cents
Condiments & Baking
- Baker’s Corner Baking Powder - 99 cents
- Baker’s Corner Baking Soda - 49 cents
- Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar (9.7 ounces) - 99 cents
- Baker’s Corner Devil’s Food Cake Mix - 89 cents
- Baker’s Corner Evaporated Milk (12 ounces) - 59 cents
- Baker’s Corner Fudge Brownie Mix (18.3 ounces) - 85 cents
- Baker’s Corner Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3 ounce regular) - 49 cents
- Baker’s Corner Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3 ounce regular) - 49 cents
- Baker’s Corner Orange Flavored Gelatin (three-ounce package) - 35 cents
- Baker’s Corner Powdered Sugar (9.7 ounces) - 99 cents
- Baker’s Corner Regular Marshmallows - 89 cents
- Baker’s Corner Strawberry Flavored Gelatin (3 ounce package) - 35 cents
- Baker’s Corner White Cake Mix - 89 cents
- Burman’s Chili Sauce (12 ounces) - 95 cents
- Burman’s Cocktail Sauce (12 ounces) - 95 cents
- Burman’s Dijon Mustard (12 ounces) - 99 cents
- Burman’s Hot Sauce (12 ounces) - 85 cents
- Burman’s Original BBQ Sauce (18 ounces) - 99 cents
- Burman’s Spicy Brown Mustard (12 ounces) - 99 cents
- Burman’s Yellow Mustard - 65 cents
- Carlini Cooking Spray (5 ounces) - 99 cents
- Daily Basics Tomato Catsup (24 ounces) - 89 cents
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix - 47 cents
- Stonemill Iodized Salt (26 ounces) - 49 cents
- Tuscan Garden Distilled White Vinegar (32 fluid ounces) - 79 cents
International Food Items
- Casa Mamita Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (16 ounces) - 79 cents
- Casa Mamita Enchilada Sauce - 89 cents
- Casa Mamita Fat Free Refried Beans (16 ounces) - 79 cents
- Casa Mamita Taco Mix Low Sodium (10 ounce) - 35 cents
- Casa Mamita Taco Mix Regular (10 ounce) - 35 cents
- Casa Mamita Taco Shells (12 count) - 89 cents
- Casa Mamita Traditional Refried Beans (16 ounces) - 79 cents
- Pueblo Lindo Flour Tortillas (10 count) - 99 cents
Snacks
- Baker’s Treat Apple Fruit Pie (4 ounces) - 49 cents
- Baker’s Treat Cherry Fruit Pie (4 ounces) - 49 cents
- Benton’s Assorted Cookies Chocolate Chip (12 ounces) - 95 cents
- Benton’s Assorted Cookies Iced Oatmeal (12 ounces) - 95 cents
- Benton’s Assorted Cookies Oatmeal (12 ounces) - 95 cents
- Choceur Solid Milk Chocolate Bar (3.17 ounces) - 99 cents
- Clancey’s Cheese Puffs (8.5 ounces) - 99 cents
- Clancey’s Corn Chips (9.25 ounces) - 99 cents
- Daily Basics Saltine Crackers (16 ounces) - 85 cents
- Savoritz Oyster Crackers (10 ounces) - 79 cents
In addition to big-ticket items like gems, smartphones, and fridges, there are also hundreds of products at Amazon that are priced at $1.00 or less. Courtesy of GoodHousekeeping.com, you can purchase a sink organizer for $0.19, a garlic slicer for $0.99, drawer caddies for $0.49, a jewelry organizer for $0.99, a cactus coin purse for $0.48, macaroon storage boxes for $0.32, a makeup brush set for $0.89, a handbag organizer for $0.98, a bag dispenser for $0.85, and a butter spreader for $0.99.
Here are 90 more examples of what you can buy at Amazon for $1.00 or less. Please note that shipping costs are not reflected in the prices.
100 Cool Things at Amazon That Cost $1.00 or Less
- 0-24 Months Child Jingle Toy
- 1992 Topps Manny Ramirez RC
- 3D Butterfly Wall Stickers & Magnetic Decals
- 4 Mini Animal Erasers Zip Pack, set of two
- Air Wick Holiday Freshmatic Automatic Spray - pumpkin spice, 6.17 ounces
- Air Wick Scented Oil Air Freshener Warmer - two count
- Alcohol Prep Pads
- Annie’s Naturals Organic Smoky Maple BBQ Sauce - 12 fluid ounces
- BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen, 10-count
- Back Scratcher
- Beantown Tea & Spices Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea Sampler
- Black Cowboy Hat Body Light
- Blue Cellophane Basket Bags
- Brew Rite Basket Style Coffee Filter - 100 count
- Brut Revolution Shave Foam
- Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball (Super NES)
- Chef Craft Round Citrus Peelers, set of four
- Classico Olive Puttanesca Riserva Sauce - 24 ounces
- Command Wire Hooks - small, white, three hooks
- Cottonelle Clean Care Double Roll Bath Tissue - four count
- Cottontale Collection 3″ Wind-Up Toy Duck / Duckling
- Crayola White Chalk - 12 pack
- Creative DIY Sandwich Maker Bread Mold Mould Cutter
- Crystal Light Lemonade On The Go - 0.14 ounces, pack of 10
- Cute Cat Children’s Room Bedroom Wall Switch Sticker Wall
- Darice 1115-06 Poly Re-Closable Bags, 1.5×1.5-Inch, 100 pieces
- Deego iPhone 6 Case
- Elegant Adjustable Bowtie Collar Necklace for Dogs
- FIJI Natural Artesian Water - 500ml bottle, pack of six
- Fiskars Kids Classic Pointed Tip Scissors - five-inch, assorted colors
- Flameless Faux Tealight Candles
- Foil Star Labels, pack of 440
- Frost Scraper
- Fruit Of The Earth 100% Aloe Vera, 2 ounce gel
- GeckoTech 282311 Removable & Reusable Hooks with Microsuction Technology, 1/2-Pound, four-pack
- Gefen Chocolate Cake Mix and Frosting - 17 ounces
- Hallmark Signature Father’s Day Greeting Card for Husband or Significant Other
- High Quality Kitchen Cooking Tool
- Instant Krazy Glue (0.18 ounces)
- Integra Aluminum Pocket Sharpener, Steel, Silver (ITA42852)
- Kashi Honey Nut Baklava Golean Bar - 7.95 ounces
- Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks - 22 count
- Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Invisible Dry, Powder Fresh, 1.4 ounces
- Leather Elastic Hair Band
- Lucky Four Leaf Clover Shape Tag Accessory for Collars for Pets
- Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide - citrus sparkle zest, 22 ounces, two pack
- M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy, 3.1-ounce box
- Makeup Blender Cosmetic Sponge Puff
- McCormick Less Sodium Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 ounces
- Men’s & Women’s Bracelet (Energy Stone)
- Men’s 8mm Stainless Steel Stud Resin Earrings
- Men’s Genuine Leather Bracelet
- Metro Fleece Ear Warmers
- Mommy's Helper Outlet Plugs, 12-pack
- Moon Star Noctilucent Wall Sticker Kid Decal
- My Lil Pony Cake Spoon
- My Zombie Ate Your Honor Student Decal
- Outdoor Survival Emergency Whistle
- Pokemon Cards
- Professional Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set (eight pieces)
- Purple Fedora Hat
- Rit Liquid Dye - pearl gray, eight ounces
- Rubie’s Costume Child’s Bunny Costume Accessory Kit
- Ruff Rider Doggie Bandana
- Self-Stick Numbers - 2" black & gold
- Silver Firm & Durable Alloy Key Chain with Whistle
- Sleeping Eye-Shade for Travellers
- Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap - 7.5-ounce pump
- Solid Silver Plated Chain Necklace Hollow Heart Pendant
- Stainless Steel Hip Flask (six ounces)
- Stainless Steel Resin Stud Earrings
- Star Wars Attack of the Clones Obi-wan Kenobi
- TY Beanie Buddy Ears-Bunny
- The Little Dinosaurs Stained Glass Coloring Book
- This Is How I Roll Hat
- Triangle Compass with Keychain
- Triangle Necklace Statement Simple
- Tube of Vampire Blood
- Tulsi Tea Sweet Rose - 18 bags (1.01 ounces)
- Ty Beanie Baby Hippity-Bunny
- Ultra Pro 2 Piece 10 Count Clear Card Storage Box
- Walk with Jesus: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond (Kindle Book)
- Waterproof Funny 3D Peep Frog Auto Car Truck Window Door Decal Stickers
- Westcott Classic Kids Scissors, Blunt Tip - five inches, neon pink (15967)
- Wet 'n wild Small Concealer Brush - one piece
- YOLO Blue Wristbands
- Yankee Candle Car Jar Hanging Odor Neutralizing Air Freshener, Coconut Bay Scent
- Yankee Candle, Floral Scent
- iPhone 4, 4s Mirror and HD Screen Protector
- iPhone 6 Case, iPhone 6s Case Flip Folio Wallet Bumper Case
Here are the four leading dollar store chains in the USA:
- 99-Cent Only Stores operates over 394 stores in California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.
- Dollar General operates nearly 14,000 stores in 44 states.
- Dollar Tree operates over 13,500 stores throughout the 48 contiguous states and Canada.
- Family Dollar operates over 7,000 stores in 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Please note that Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Stores are “true” dollar stores because everything is priced at $1.00 or less with no exceptions. However, Dollar General and Family Dollar are not “true” dollar stores because most of the merchandise is priced higher than $1.00.
In addition to the brick-and-mortar dollar store chains, there are a number of online dollar stores that often have incredible deals. However, like Dollar General and Family Dollar, these stores aren’t “true” dollar stores since much of the merchandise is priced above $1.00. Here is the list: 5 Dollar Fashions, Axcesso Spot, Bargain Bunch, Dollar 1, Dollar Fanatic, Dollar Shave Club, Dollar Store, DollarItem.com, Five Below, H&J Closeout, Miss A, One Dollar Store, and Rosegal.
You can purchase any of the items listed below for $1.00 or less at both Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only Stores.
136 Dollar Store Bargains That You Can't Afford to Miss
- Acrylic gemstones
- Aluminum foil sheets
- Apple-scented candles
- Artificial flowers
- Asian hand fan
- Baby oil
- Baby powder
- Bags of colored sand
- Baking soda
- Ball mason jars
- Balloons
- Bath fragrances
- Beef and chicken broth
- Beer glasses
- Bingo markers
- Bleach
- Body lotion
- Book lights
- Brown paper lunch bags
- Bubble bath
- Butterfly garden stakes
- Butterfly wall stickers
- Buttons
- Cake decoration tips
- Calculators
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned soups
- Clay pots
- Clothes pins
- Coffee filters
- Coloring and puzzle books
- Construction paper
- Cookie cutters
- Cookies, vanilla wafers, etc.
- Cooking spray
- Corn starch
- Cotton balls
- Cotton swabs
- Craft foam sheets
- Craft sticks
- Decorative gift bags and baskets
- Decorative tape
- Dental floss
- Die cut letters
- Double-sided tape
- Dried beans
- Drinking glasses and mugs
- Fabric flowers
- Fabric paint
- Fake snow
- Feathers
- Floral filler craft supply
- Fly swatters
- Gardening gloves
- Glass flower vases
- Glitter
- Glitter glue
- Glue sticks
- Granulated and light brown sugar
- Greeting cards
- Hand sanitizer
- Handy wipes
- Hardcover and paperback books
- Heart-shaped stickers
- Highlighters
- Holiday decorations (However, you should never buy holiday light strings or metallic Christmas garlands at the dollar store.)
- Holographic sheets
- Hula hoops
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Ice cube trays
- Jumbo street chalk
- Kitchen dish cloths
- Kites
- Large bowls for chips, snacks, etc.
- Led lights
- Lemon juice
- Letter banners
- Letter cutouts
- Letter wall art
- Locking plastic baggies
- Mailing labels
- Masking tape
- Medicated powder
- Metallic embellishments
- Natural raffia
- Neon paper starbursts
- Packing tape
- Paint brushes for craft projects
- Painters drop cloths
- Paper clips
- Paper gift bags
- Parchment paper
- Party supplies
- Patterned poster board
- Pens and paper
- Petroleum jelly
- Picnic supplies (packages of napkins with American flags, paper plates, plastic utensils, etc.)
- Plain craft sticks
- Plain white socks
- Plastic utensils
- Popsicle sticks
- Poster board
- Potting soil
- Power clips
- Push pins
- Rose petals
- Rubbing alcohol
- Ruled index cards
- Scotch tape
- Scouring pads
- Security envelopes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shaving cream
- Silk flowers
- Small flashlights
- Small picture frames
- Soda
- Spices and seasonings
- Sponges
- Spray bottles
- Spring water
- Star-shaped glass
- String
- Thrifty glassware
- Tissue paper craft kits
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Velcro
- Vinyl gloves
- Vinyl letters
- Watercolors
- Wax candles
- Wax paper
- Waxed basket liners
- Wooden clothespins
- Wrapping paper
- Yarn
What You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store
- Batteries
- Canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.
- Earbuds and headphones
- Electrical cords
- HDMI cables
- Holiday light strings and Christmas garlands
- Jewelry
- Kitchen utensils
- Magnifying glasses
- Makeup, mascara, lipstick, etc.
- Oven mitts
- Over-the-counter medications such as cold remedies
- Pet foods and treats
- Plastic food containers
- Plastic trash bags
- Reading glasses
- Tools
- USB chargers
- Vitamins and nutritional supplements
- Windshield washer fluid
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