Dollar Tree vs. Target: Which Store Has the Better Prices on Fall Basics?
Is it better to shop at Dollar Tree or Target this season for your fall essentials? You might be surprised which retailer has the best deals on must-haves like candles, mugs and décor.
We carefully compared fall basics available at each storefront to see where you can save the most money and where both retailers are mostly matched in their prices.
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Keep this comparison handy for your upcoming fall shopping trip.
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Mugs
Dollar Tree has yet to be bested in the cheap mug department.
The discount retailer carries all sorts of mugs fit for fall, from novelty pumpkin-shaped mugs to stackable mugs with fall-themed print for $1.50 each. Fall stoneware mugs currently available from Target’s Hyde and EEK! Boutique are $5 apiece, which could pay for up to three mugs at Dollar Tree.
Pumpkin and Gourd Décor
We’re not surprised to see Dollar Tree holding it down on the affordable fall décor front. Its wood-patterned pumpkins and gourds are $1.50 while more upscale pieces like the acorns, pumpkins and mushrooms found in the harvest-themed tabletop décor collection are $7 each.
Meanwhile, Target shoppers can expect to pay $10 for a ceramic Threshold gourd and as much as $25 for a 12-inch woven pumpkin.
Bowl Filler
Dressing up centerpieces and side tables with bowl filler this autumn? The Hyde and EEK! Boutique has a great deal on mini pumpkin bowl filler. Target shoppers snag eight mini pumpkins for $5, or 63 cents apiece. Comparatively, plush sherpa pumpkin décor is still $1.50 per piece at Dollar Tree.
Crafting Ribbon
Need fall-themed crafting ribbon? You can’t go wrong shopping for the Crafter’s Square brand at Dollar Tree, where $1.50 buys up to 9 feet worth of ribbon. A three-roll set of rustic-inspired ribbon from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia retails for as much as $19.99 by comparison.
Candles
If you’re willing to forfeit aesthetics (i.e., an optional pumpkin-shaped jar to house your candle), it’s possible to save a little money on fall candles at Dollar Tree.
Luminessence’s collection of harvest-themed candles are $1.25 at Dollar Tree with scents that rival those from the Threshold brand. (Its mini soy blend candles are $5 for a 4.1-ounce size.)
But what if you want to buy a fall candle in a pumpkin-shaped jar? There’s no major savings to be found at either retailer, really. These candles are $5 each whether you’re shopping the Seasonal Collection or Threshold brand.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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