> I have asked many, many people the same question and the answer is always the same: convenience. You have not asked me. I have a grocery store, and a TON of

> I have asked many, many people the same question and the answer is always the same: convenience. You have not asked me. I have a grocery store, and a TON of other stores of all sorts in walking distance, but I drive to the dollar store because it's cheaper. For example the dollar store popcorn kernels are about half the price of the grocery store ones. Simple glass dishes are 1/3 to 1/4 the price of anywhere else. You can get a pregnancy test for $1, vs $6 to $30 anywhere else.