I have always been a fan of the 99 cent only store, but they started sneaking the prices up and changing it, but you can still find some good things you can use that are 99 cents, well 99.9 cents lets say 1.00!
There is still a lot of 99 cent items but things I have seen in the past have gone up now to 1.99 and some items are higher.
I guess they are changing with the times.
I went in to get some stuff I use for sending out packages. The best price for tape and bubble wrap. I did end up getting some name brand cereal and a few other items that I have seen that sells for more in other stores.
Just check the dates sometimes things are very close to expiring.
I am hooked on finding good deals when you can and I have found many at these stores in the past.