THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR

Gifts, Entertainment/Parties, Rentals - Parties,

About us

THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR is a locally owned and operated dollar store, catering to low-income families, educators, and special needs providers. We purchase good quality products and toys, then sell them to the public at very low profit margins. Many of the 3,000+ different items come directly from our customer requests. We purchase directly from manufacturers and importers, keeping our costs down to a minimum. We do NOT use traditional "dollar store" suppliers. Most of the products we bring in are hand-picked, new, and come with guarantees. If a manufacturer doesn't stand behind their products, we do not bring their products into our store.Any retailer could do this, but we are the only ones so far to do so. We believe in helping our neighbors, not profiting off of them. We want everyone to be happy, even if they do not spend money in our store. We live in the best place in the world, with Hawthorne Blvd being the most sought-after non-corporate retail quadrant in the country! (everyone in the world seems to visit our boulevard, and at least half of them stay for good!) In our store you can open and play with everything! We welcome kids of all ages! If you have a well-behaved pet, bring them in to visit our store dog, "Dollar"! She is almost three years old, and she loves to play! She is fascinated with kids! Check out our FaceBook page to see the most current pictures of her! Our inventory consists of thousands of items, and thousands of books! From boomerangs to ping pong guns, water balloons to stickers, we have it all! Jokes, gags, magic tricks, bath toys, facepaint, clay, markers, crayons, party supplies & decorations, hair bands & clips, ballcaps & beanies, souvenirs & bumper stickers, "Make Portland Weirder" sold only here! Visit us online for all the new items. www.thedollarscholar.net or DOLLARSCHOLAR on FaceBook We are located on the corner of SE 34th and Hawthorne Blvd. Call us anytime at 503-235-2222. Also, we have a Vintage Store located inside our dollar store! It is four rooms of really cool things from back in the day, all at very low prices! More items are added every week, so don't miss stopping in to check out the coolest merchandise.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Helium balloons, make putty pals and we take special orders. We also offer a fieldtrip destination for students of: special education, alternative, preschool, in campus homes!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.03 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
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1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-3 of 3 reviews

Lee B.
10/2008
5.0
gift shops
  + -1 more
I had heard about Dollar Scholar for a couple of years and the surprise that awaits you when you open the door as a new customer. They were not wrong. I won't give it away, but the friendly guy at the counter will ask you to do something. Do not decline his invitation of fun. They have a great assortment of oddities and I feel really good supporting someone like this.
Description of Work: I was looking for gifts for co-workers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

NESSA E.
10/2006
5.0
gift shops
  + -1 more
They stand behind their products and have a hassle-free returns policy. It's also a nice place to shop if you like supporting small local businesses.
Description of Work: The Dollar Scholar has a lot of great stuff, and as their name indicates, everything is a dollar or less. They have quite a few things that make nice gifts, including home decor (candles, candleholders, vases, etc) and kids items (crafts, jewelry, toys). They also offer a discount to teachers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1

NESSA E.
10/2006
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
They stand behind their products, and have a hassle-free returns policy. It s also a nice place to shop if you like supporting small local businesses. They also offer a discount to teachers.
Description of Work: They carry party hats, favors, candles, paper supplies (plates, napkins, etc) and specialty items like spray-on window decorations that wash off with water. As the name indicates, everything is a dollar or less.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1

    Contact information

    PO Box 1813, Gresham, OR 97030

    thedollarscholar.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Gifts,
    Entertainment/Parties,
    Rentals - Parties,
    Antiques,
    Furniture - Sales,
    Toy Repair,
    Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair,
    Glass and Mirrors

    FAQ

    THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR offers free project estimates.
    No, THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR does not offer a senior discount.
    No, THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR offers warranties.
    THE DOLLAR SCHOLAR offers the following services: Helium balloons, make putty pals and we take special orders. We also offer a fieldtrip destination for students of: special education, alternative, preschool, in campus homes!

    Contact information

    PO Box 1813, Gresham, OR 97030

    thedollarscholar.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM