Dollar General Reading offers everyday essentials at affordable prices from right around the corner. The store provides everyday low prices on frequently-needed items including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, seasonal items, and more. It is like a legitimate "general store," with a bit of everything, as if cramming a major department store into the frame of a dollar store. They have socks, underwear, pillows, food, and other items. The store sells tobacco, and customers can save even more with the myDG program. However, the "dollar" part of the name might be a bit misleading. A lot of items range from $5-$10, with some items listed around $30, so customers should pay attention to the prices. Some note that the item prices weren't impressive and that there are many local options to get most everything for a better price. Despite this, the variety and inventory on the shelves is impressive. Most everything is well stocked, and there is a good selection of items to choose from. Customers can find some cool and unique items at good prices. The shopping experience is noted for being exceptionally quiet, with a lack of any music in the store, creating an eerily silent atmosphere. Some find this odd, while others prefer it to music played in other stores. The store has received praise for exceptional service, with staff described as extremely helpful, very attentive, and willing to go above and beyond, even staying past a shift to assist. The location in a shopping center near many other department stores is seen by some as curious, with a sense that it would make more sense in a remote and rural location.
