I visit the 97 Cent Store a couple of times a year. It's not one of the chain stores and the store is on the small side, but it's definitely worth checking out. I have two small nieces who love the Disney Princesses and I got them several Disney items there as gifts. No, these weren't knock-offs. They were the real thing. I didn't see anything wrong with them so I don't know why they ended up there.
Pros: Great Values, Different Stuff Than The Chains
Cons: Ease of entry/exit into strip mall
more