This is a rather plain-looking warehouse-style building on the corner of 2nd St. and US-2 in downtown Iron River. The parking lot is actually a vacant dirt lot next to it. Inside, this place is really hit-or-miss, but it is useful.
Budget Dollar carries overstock or close-out items for food, pharmacy, home decor, housewares and toys. It's more than a dollar store, as it has a lot more aisles and stuff to offer.
We've found it to be a great source for packaged goods that are not prone to spoilage. For example, I once found a jumbo pack of Sazon Goya con Culantro y Achiote, which I use for making Mexican rice at home. It was so big it lasted me nearly 2 years.
At the same time, I'd avoid food items with expiration dates, like the pomegranate apple sauce dated October 2008, normally around $3, sitting on the shelf marked $1 in June 2009.
I bought some undated chewy pressed fruit strips at 3 for $1. While some were good and tasty, others were dry and tough as leather.
Looking for tablecloths or napkins and plates for a party? Lots to choose from in a variety of colors and at unbeatable prices.
Bottom line, be careful what you buy and you might walk away with quite a bargain. read more