8 Dollar Tree Items That the Wealthy Are Buying in 2025

No matter your net worth, everyone likes a good deal. Turns out, even the wealthy are jumping on the dollar store bandwagon, which goes to show how frugal money moves can grow your bank account. With inflation hitting everyone’s wallets, tariffs lurking around every store corner and your general cost of living creeping up, up and up, more affluent shoppers are turning to places such as Dollar Tree to stretch their budgets.

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So what exactly are the well-to-do snagging during their savvy shopping spree at Dollar Tree? To find out, take a peek into their carts and see which budget-friendly treasures they’re taking home. Here are some of the Dollar Tree items the wealthy are buying in 2025.

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Why spend $5 on a card that’s just gonna end up in the recycling bin anyway? The wealthy are onto something here. Dollar Tree’s selection of Hallmark cards is seriously impressive. You can get legitimate Hallmark quality for a fraction of the price.

For example, you can scoop up cards from the Expression from Hallmark line for $1 or cards from Heartline, which is a Hallmark company, at 2 for $1. They don’t even print the price on the back, so nobody has to know your little secret. So go ahead, stock up on birthday, thank-you and “just because” cards — it’s what the rich do.

Speaking of celebrations, Dollar Tree is the spot for party essentials. From colorful balloons to festive paper plates, you can deck out your shindig for song as most items ring in at $1.25. 

Why spend a fortune on decorations that are just going to end up in the trash? Dollar Tree lets you go all out without the guilt. So next time you’re planning a bash, channel your inner wealthy party planner and hit up the dollar store first.

You might not expect the rich to be prowling the aisles for plastic containers, but these little organizational gems are a hot commodity, and Dollar Tree’s selection is surprisingly chic and all for $1.25.

Clear acrylic bins that could easily pass for The Container Store finds? Yes, please! Pro tip: Mix and match with pricier pieces for a custom look that’ll fool even the most discerning of Insta followers.

The beauty-obsessed among us know that skin care and makeup can put a serious dent in your bank account. But even the Botox crowd loves a good dupe. The Dollar Tree has $1.25 lip masks that give the cult-favorite Laneige version a run for its money. The wealthy are all about mixing high and low, so don’t be surprised if you spot a Dollar Tree dupe nestled next to a fancy department store brand in someone’s makeup bag.

The rich didn’t get rich by overspending on basics. That would be preposterous! Instead, they head to Dollar Tree to stock up on name brands like Dawn and Palmolive for way cheaper than anywhere else. 

Three words: Dollar Tree frames. For everyday photos and smaller prints, it’s the only place to shop. The variety is seemingly endless — everything from sleep to rustic to vintage-looking. Best part? They’re all just $1.25. Pro tip: Add a little spray paint for a custom look.

When it’s time to head back to school, even the wealthy are hitting Dollar Tree. Kids go through notebooks and pencils like crazy so why spend a fortune? Dollar Tree’s selection rivals any office supply store, with everything from calculators to crayons at unbelievably low prices.

Here’s a little-known secret of the rich: They love Dollar Tree’s plain white dishes. Why? Because they’re the ultimate in versatile, chic simplicity, darling. You can mix and match them with fancier pieces, use them for everyday meals, or even pull them out for casual dinner parties. The best part? If one breaks, it’s no big deal to replace. 

Laura Beck contributed to the reporting for this piece.