Shopping at Dollar Tree is a great way to save money, and the discount retailer often has lower prices on items you’ll find elsewhere. It’s also known for its extensive selection of home decor, including plenty of seasonal items. While you can find great deals at Dollar Tree, you have to shop carefully, too.
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GOBankingRates shopped the Dollar Tree website and found seven home decor items that look like great deals, but which are actually a waste of money.
Ceramic Fragrance Warmer
- Price: $1.25
At under $2, these ceramic fragrance warmers might seem like a steal, but customers who bought them online overwhelmingly reported issues, with the majority of the warmers arriving broken. Some customer photos indicated the warmers were shipping with minimal protective packaging, and other customers described they received warmers that were the incorrect color. If you want to buy these, go to a Dollar Tree store so you can inspect them in person.
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Assorted Striped Earthtone Shag Rug
- Price: $5.00
The Assorted Striped Earthtone Shag Rug appears to be a great deal, but it could be an issue if you or someone in your home has allergies. One purchaser noted the label indicates the rug is made in the U.S. with undetermined fibers, but she started to experience an itchy throat once she used the rugs in her home. Sometimes the value-priced items you’ll find for sale may contain materials that aren’t clearly identified, so always think about potential allergic reactions or other issues that might result.
Seasonal Collection Metal Bobble Decor
- Price: $7.00
Dollar Tree may be known for its great deals on home decor items, but these Seasonal Collection Metal Bobble Decor figurines are the exception. At $7 each, they’re overpriced compared to other Dollar Tree products. While they may be cute, buying one or two will quickly negate the money you’ve saved on other items during your shopping trip. If you’re looking for good deals and affordable prices, then pass on these figurines.
Mason Jar-Shaped Tabletop Sign
- Price: $1.50
Buying themed decor like the Mason Jar-Shaped Tabletop Sign can be hit or miss. Phrases and styles may be trending now, but they can quickly lose popularity and go out of style. You may find you get minimal use out of these signs, so the good deal you get today doesn’t end up being all that great.
Seasonal Collection Outdoor LED Inflatable
- Price: $20.00
Sometimes, good deals really are too good to be true. These Seasonal Collection Outdoor LED Inflatables are just $20 at Dollar Tree, but a quick online search reveals that similar inflatables start at around $40 from competitors. Dollar Tree’s price is just a little too low for an inflatable, meaning you might run into quality control and operational issues.
Solar Cracked Glass Stake
- Price: $1.25
The Solar Cracked Glass Stake is another example of a product that might be just a little too cheap to be a good deal. Electrical items from Dollar Tree sometimes don’t work well or don’t last, and one customer has already written a review stating that only two of the eight lights they purchased worked. It might be better to save up and buy a higher quality set of lights designed to last.
Miniature Metal Cart Decor
- Price: $7.00
The Miniature Metal Cart Decor is cute because of its small size, but the size also limits what you can do with it. At $7, this is a more expensive piece to find at Dollar Tree. If you could fill the wheelbarrow with different items and use it around your home throughout multiple seasons, you could get more value out of it. However, given its distinctive fall style and limited capacity, it’s probably not a great buy.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of July 29, 2025 and subject to change.
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