Last year I went to a store in the ourskirts of town in which everything was really, actually ONE dollar. I'd be interested to go back there again just to find out if it's still there, and if their prices have remained the same.
If I do, I'll slip back here and let you know; if they can do it, surely the larger stores can, too.
Ah. It's called Dollar Tree...everything is now 1.25...still...better than $4! I just have to check it out! :)