"The prices are low, while the design quality rivals big-name stores such as Williams Sonoma. In an ironic turn of events, however, some of those cheap items become so popular that they gain significant resale value. The stock at the store sells out incredibly fast, and Dollar Tree aficionados are left scouring resale sites such as eBay to pay a pretty penny for those very same items."
"The green, snow-covered pine trees on a shiny white background create an elegant style that feels sophisticated and can be elevated further by pairing the dinner plates with other items from the collection - such as the smaller, 7.5-inch side plate or the 5.6-inch bowl. The dinnerware holds up on the functionality side of things, too. They're ceramic, safe for both the microwave and the dishwasher, and customers report that the set holds up well over time."
""Beautiful heavy duty plates. I will use all winter," wrote one Dollar Tree customer in a review. "I would love to buy these plates but they are never available," wrote another. Whether they're worth five times the in-store price is up to you to decide - but, either way, they'll still be cheaper than similar designs from more high-end stores."
Dollar Tree sells affordable, well-designed items that sometimes rival higher-end retailers. Some low-cost products become highly sought after and resell for multiples of the original price. The Royal Norfolk Winter Green plates originally cost $1.50 apiece and resell for about $25 for a set of four on eBay. The plates are 10.5 inches, feature green, snow-covered pine trees on a white background, and pair with smaller side plates and bowls in the collection. The ceramic dinnerware is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, durable according to customer reports, and limited store availability drives resale demand. Buying on resale may still be cheaper than premium retailers.
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