Discount stores may seem like they’re pretty much the same, with interchangeable items lining their aisles. But sometimes, you can find some hidden gems. Take a closer look at these Dollar Tree products that stand apart from those at Five Below, due to price, quality or both.
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Jot Soft-Grip Scissors
Scissors are a functional item. When you reach for a pair, you want them to cut cleanly when opening packages, cutting wrapping paper or cutting off tags. Jot Soft-Grip scissors are sturdier, cheaper and more practical than the $5 novelty gold scissors and holder set from Five Below.
Jot Colored Ruled Index Cards
Jot Colored Ruled Index Cards come in a pack of 150 for $1.25 — under $0.01 each. The colors included are light blue, light pink, light green and gold.
Five Below’s pack of multi-ruled index cards only contains 100 cards for $1.00, making Dollar Tree’s option a better deal. Additionally, the Five Below index cards aren’t as user-friendly. They’re darker-colored, especially the orange and pink ones, which can make it harder to read handwritten notes.
Greenbrier Kennel Club XL Puppy Training Pads
Greenbrier Kennel Club XL puppy training pads have a stellar 4.9 out of five-star rating from Dollar Tree shoppers who consider them a great value for the money. The pads come four to a pack and cost about $0.38 each.
Five Below sells XL puppy training pads in a 25-count package for $10 or about $0.40 each. The Five Below option is not only more expensive, but also there are no shopper reviews to back up the items.
Arm & Hammer Multi-Purpose Pet Wipes
Arm & Hammer multi-purpose pet wipes are handy for cleaning your pet’s face, fur and paws. They come in two options: tropical mango or hypoallergenic unscented. Each package contains 30 wipes for $1.50.
Five Below sells Arm & Hammer odor control wipes — 100 for $5, which is on par with Dollar Tree’s price per wipe. However, Five Below only offers blueberry coconut-scented wipes, so there’s no hypoallergenic unscented option available. Additionally, these are not labeled as multi-purpose wipes, only as deodorizing ones.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of April 10, 2026. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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