Five Things You Shouldn't Buy at the RM5 Store
The RM5 store welcomes trifty spenders with an immense number of items priced at RM5. While this may have gotten people loading up their basket with a chockful of items, they are unaware that not everything is worth buying (for various reasons!).
Here are five things you should not buy at the RM5 store.
1. Cooking utensils
These plastic ladles appears like they'll snap in two at the slightest twist. Could you safely use these when cooking on high flame? While we aren't saying it is for sure a bad quality item, you're dealing with a two pronged risk here: the risk of having inferior plastic melt into your food and the danger of having the item crack over a fire. Unless you are looking at items for basic scooping and serving; it's probably best to spend a little more money tp safeguard yourself. Even supermarket quality spatulas with a plastic ends have been known to melt on the side when left in a pan on the stove, what more a cheaper item?
2. Stationery
For the most part, an RM5 store gives off the impression that everything within it is a bargain but that isn't always true. Whether it comes in packs or singles, stationery doesn't necessarily cost RM5. You can get a pack of quality ball-point pens or a file folder from bookstores for much less. We dont mean to sound kiam siap but why pay more when you can pay less right?
3. Gift wrapping paper
With everything in its own section, you can definitely find what you need when you're on the run. Especially when you're on panicky last minute gift hunt, it's easy to make an entrance to Daiso and headover to the gift wrapping section. At first glance, the papers look pretty decent but before you make your way to the cashier- think about it, should a scroll of giftwrapping paper cost RM5? Go to your nearest bookstores, you can find them for a fraction of a price - some as low as RM1! Alternatively, you could check out our inexpensive gift-wrapping ideas for an even more frugal approach!
4. Sodas
No matter where you go, convenience stores and supermarkets are everywhere making quenching thirst on a hot day an easy quest. Normally, you can get a can of soft drink for RM2. Because of that, we just couldn't justify paying RM5 for a can or a bottle of soda even with the cute Hello Kitty labels. Unless you're craving flavoured sodas and that flew all the way over from Japan, we suggest trudging to your nearest 7-Eleven or Newsweek for an RM2 can of anything.
5. Make up
Your skin absorbs most any everything. Just like you sometimes eat your lipstick when it's on your lips- your skin eats whatevers on your face too. Some people assume that more expensive make-up is only that way because the companies are out to make a killing but that's not really true. Legitimate make-up producers are forced to abide by safety regulations and use only approved products, the same cannot always be said for items you buy for RM5 at a store such as this. If you're unlucky, your skin might suffer from breaking out or an allergic reaction but long-term use can cause far more serious skin damage. While we can't be sure that these cheaper items are truly toxic - it'd better to be safe than sorry. Stick to reputable make-up producers that are forced to abide by international safety standards. It will cost you more but you can have peace of mind knowing that the likelihood of poisoning your skin is pretty low.
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