Naraku4656 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 after seeing several posts on here about dollar stores and realizing i hadn't been in one in a very long time, i decided to go to one and compare a few items i actually needed. some of it was food items and some weren't. most everything i found, save for one or two of the items, were cheaper at the walmart i normally go to. i guess wrapping paper or whatever is cheaper but i didn't see much that i couldn't find for a better price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Quackers said: did you see any uemb posters i did start to hear the Jaws theme but i didn't see the shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 You forgot to mention the most important thing: How were the balloons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenoftheDorks Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Walmart is cheaper because they specifically price it to be cheaper, even if it's only a cent. It's all so they can brag about having the lowest prices. I used to work at Dollar General and most of our prices were whole dollar amounts ($1, $2, $5, etc), Walmart will price the same item at $0.98 in hopes of luring you in and having you buy something make up for the small percentage they're losing by selling items at low margins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 We've been over this you son of a bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
🍬Candy🍬 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Dollar stores arent generally cheaper but you gotta know what u can and cant get from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZestyStrawberries5000 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I haven't been in a Dollar store for almost 3 years. We have so many in our area placed closely by other stores that it just defeats the purpose of really going into one. I mean, you have Dollar General and Dollar store right in front of each other on one street. While, O'reilly's auto parts and Autozone are just a few steps away. O'reilly's right in a more convenient location. Save-a-Lot also sits right near the corner where these stores all coincide, so... what's the point? And shock me horrors, down the street there are two more Dollar stores! Yeah, they all have different prices and stocks of items. But, if I need a can of Gunk Engine Degreaser and WD-40, which store am I more likely to go into? Dollar General has a better variety of stationery, to me. Whenever I'd need to stock up on things for a semester, General Dollah is where my $30 would go. I could easily beat campus prices plus tax with Dollar General. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 6 hours ago, 🍬Candy🍬 said: Dollar stores arent generally cheaper but you gotta know what u can and cant get from there except for cards and wrapping paper it seems like too much effort for stuff to go to two different stores for when the walmart has pretty much everything around the same price. idk maybe i'm not their target audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: except for cards and wrapping paper it seems like too much effort for stuff to go to two different stores for when the walmart has pretty much everything around the same price. idk maybe i'm not their target audience Dollar stores are the worst place to look for food items. Party supplies yes and ceramic kitchen wear if you hate plastic and you're prone to breaking things like I am these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Vela said: Dollar stores are the worst place to look for food items. Party supplies yes and ceramic kitchen wear if you hate plastic and you're prone to breaking things like I am these days. i guess i so rarely ever get that stuff except again for greeting cards or wrapping paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Well then I concede... 14 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: ... i'm not their target audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I just go to the dollar store because it's closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin Mayhem Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I haven’t been in a dollar store since I was a kid...I mean I’ve been in a dollar general but that was...6...? Years ago... hell i dont even shop at Walmart...it’s been about....3 years since I’ve been in one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Majin Mayhem said: I haven’t been in a dollar store since I was a kid...I mean I’ve been in a dollar general but that was...6...? Years ago... hell i dont even shop at Walmart...it’s been about....3 years since I’ve been in one of those I go to Walmart even though it's further from me than other grocery stores because it's usually 80-90 cents cheaper per item on average. Food is one of those things I try to be careful about because it has a tendency to blow out my monthly budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: I go to Walmart even though it's further from me than other grocery stores because it's usually 80-90 cents cheaper per item on average. Food is one of those things I try to be careful about because it has a tendency to blow out my monthly budget I definitely don't buy meat at Walmart...Their meat is overpriced and generally bush league....I'm lucky there is a local butcher here....Unless it's a spur of the moment thing and the butcher is closed, I can't see buying meat out of there...Especially beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 minute ago, cyberbully said: I definitely don't buy meat at Walmart...Their meat is overpriced and generally bush league....I'm lucky there is a local butcher here....Unless it's a spur of the moment thing and the butcher is closed, I can't see buying meat out of there...Especially beef. You're correct on meat. I do usually just buy from the local store for that. It's about the same price, except for chicken where the local store is way cheaper, but I don't like their quality on that. Most everything else is about the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Vela said: Dollar stores are the worst place to look for food items. Party supplies yes and ceramic kitchen wear if you hate plastic and you're prone to breaking things like I am these days. Except for balloons. Dollar store balloons are never worth it. Damn things might as well be made of tissue paper with how fragile they are. Edited June 24, 2019 by TrigunBebop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 minute ago, TrigunBebop said: Except for balloons. Dollar store balloons are never worth it. Damn things might as well be made of tissue paper with how fragile they are. I just want to da a little side bar here and say I really kinda want to see what you actually do with balloons....I say this because I completely believe you. Over the years I have just taken a rather cynical approach to the things people say here... I never believed Raku was eating noodle, I don't believe Zeni is a pedo or stalker, I still can't subscribe to Bucket being as turdish as he puts on, and so forth....I don't even believe Pacman is as retarded as he exhibits despite proving me wrong constantly.....But you....I just know you are popping to you heart's content.. Anyway, back on topic....Walmart is the only place to get a Krispy Kreme around here....And even though it's not the same as getting one out of an actual KK, they are still better than our local shops.....Every shop here only ices once side of the donut...Where the fuck did this stupid practice originate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
🍬Candy🍬 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, cyberbully said: I just want to da a little side bar here and say I really kinda want to see what you actually do with balloons.. hes posted video of what he does ... keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin Mayhem Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: I go to Walmart even though it's further from me than other grocery stores because it's usually 80-90 cents cheaper per item on average. Food is one of those things I try to be careful about because it has a tendency to blow out my monthly budget I find Walmart quality is poor...I used to buy the meat there but...I switched to smaller grocery stores for that...and it’s a MASSIVE difference...Walmart meat tastes putrid...it’s not worth the few cents I’d save... As for everything else, we buy in bulk from sams or Costco....we maybe stop in a grocery store once every couple of months to pick up stuff we don’t use as often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Majin Mayhem said: As for everything else, we buy in bulk from sams or Costco....we maybe stop in a grocery store once every couple of months to pick up stuff we don’t use as often I just can never think of one thing I consume or use so much of to validate me joining Sams or Costco. Maybe it's because of the kids and how their taste buds change every few months, but I went with my father in law a few times and I always wind up not finishing, or having to force finish anything I buy in that capacity. Oh, except water.....Stocked up on 40 packs of water for pennies on the dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 24 minutes ago, cyberbully said: I just want to da a little side bar here and say I really kinda want to see what you actually do with balloons....I say this because I completely believe you. Over the years I have just taken a rather cynical approach to the things people say here... I never believed Raku was eating noodle, I don't believe Zeni is a pedo or stalker, I still can't subscribe to Bucket being as turdish as he puts on, and so forth....I don't even believe Pacman is as retarded as he exhibits despite proving me wrong constantly.....But you....I just know you are popping to you heart's content.. Anyway, back on topic....Walmart is the only place to get a Krispy Kreme around here....And even though it's not the same as getting one out of an actual KK, they are still better than our local shops.....Every shop here only ices once side of the donut...Where the fuck did this stupid practice originate. Honestly, my balloony antics consist mostly of just lots of hugging and cuddling. Anything more explicit than that is a bit more rare. Also, popping is something I very much go out of my way to avoid most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 32 minutes ago, 🍬Candy🍬 said: hes posted video of what he does ... keep up I've never posted any videos of me doing things with balloons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
🍬Candy🍬 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, TrigunBebop said: I've never posted any videos of me doing things with balloons. you posted a video of someone else doing what you said you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Just now, 🍬Candy🍬 said: you posted a video of someone else doing what you said you did You mean this video? Spoiler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT49o0OehkI That's something I've only done like a handful of times (There are other, better ways to do something similar that don't involve ruining the balloon after just a single use). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin Mayhem Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, cyberbully said: I just can never think of one thing I consume or use so much of to validate me joining Sams or Costco. Maybe it's because of the kids and how their taste buds change every few months, but I went with my father in law a few times and I always wind up not finishing, or having to force finish anything I buy in that capacity. Oh, except water.....Stocked up on 40 packs of water for pennies on the dollar. Toilet paper...I don’t have to buy tp for 6months...but we consume a lot of eggs and canned veggies...and rice...and he eats a shit ton of Mac n cheese... plus...cat stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, TrigunBebop said: Honestly, my balloony antics consist mostly of just lots of hugging and cuddling. Anything more explicit than that is a bit more rare. Also, popping is something I very much go out of my way to avoid most of the time. Aggggh, that sound of skin against balloon.....Oh well, we can discuss this later in another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Majin Mayhem said: Toilet paper...I don’t have to buy tp for 6months...but we consume a lot of eggs and canned veggies...and rice...and he eats a shit ton of Mac n cheese... plus...cat stuff Ah, yeah I could use an ample supply of TP and rice.....We used to go through eggs but now just my daughter eats them outside of a recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Naraku hates dollar stores bc he hates the poor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TrigunBebop said: Except for balloons. Dollar store balloons are never worth it. Damn things might as well be made of tissue paper with how fragile they are. Absolutely correct for that reason and also because it's much more cost efficient to buy a helium tank and balloons in bulk and then a few fancy ones tgthr...a dollar for each balloon? No way. And now I'm wondering how many other people here have a balloon drawer 😶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Poof said: Naraku hates dollar stores bc he hates the poor Because Walmart is the epitome of class right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, Majin Mayhem said: Toilet paper...I don’t have to buy tp for 6months...but we consume a lot of eggs and canned veggies...and rice...and he eats a shit ton of Mac n cheese... plus...cat stuff Yeah I have Sam's to get like toilet paper or whatever but for food it's just too much since I'm by myself. I guess I could freeze stuff for months but I don't really like doing that. I do agree that the meat at Walmart is pretty terrible and I do avoid that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, cyberbully said: I just want to da a little side bar here and say I really kinda want to see what you actually do with balloons....I say this because I completely believe you. Over the years I have just taken a rather cynical approach to the things people say here... I never believed Raku was eating noodle, I don't believe Zeni is a pedo or stalker, I still can't subscribe to Bucket being as turdish as he puts on, and so forth....I don't even believe Pacman is as retarded as he exhibits despite proving me wrong constantly.....But you....I just know you are popping to you heart's content.. Anyway, back on topic....Walmart is the only place to get a Krispy Kreme around here....And even though it's not the same as getting one out of an actual KK, they are still better than our local shops.....Every shop here only ices once side of the donut...Where the fuck did this stupid practice originate. The noodle thing was a schtick. I admitted it several times. It was to make fun of two certain users. One doesn't have a job and lives in a basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: Because Walmart is the epitome of class right? Walmart sells caviar. Sounds elitist to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberbully Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: The noodle thing was a schtick. I know....That was the point of me saying I never bought it....Even before knowing you made a decent living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, cyberbully said: I just want to da a little side bar here and say I really kinda want to see what you actually do with balloons....I say this because I completely believe you. Over the years I have just taken a rather cynical approach to the things people say here... I never believed Raku was eating noodle, I don't believe Zeni is a pedo or stalker, I still can't subscribe to Bucket being as turdish as he puts on, and so forth....I don't even believe Pacman is as retarded as he exhibits despite proving me wrong constantly.....But you....I just know you are popping to you heart's content.. Anyway, back on topic....Walmart is the only place to get a Krispy Kreme around here....And even though it's not the same as getting one out of an actual KK, they are still better than our local shops.....Every shop here only ices once side of the donut...Where the fuck did this stupid practice originate. Wish my Walmart sold Krispy Kreme 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Fuck dollar stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Teddybar Gut Fullung Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vela said: Wish my Walmart sold Krispy Kreme 😕 Dude, that would so rule! I'd be all over that shit. I mean, uh, yes. That would be most ideal. I would frequent them much more often. We just have a McDonald's at the one across the street from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, cyberbully said: I know....That was the point of me saying I never bought it....Even before knowing you made a decent living. I don't make a decent living. I barely make any living. spare a ramen noodle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrigunBebop Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Vela said: Absolutely correct for that reason and also because it's much more cost efficient to buy a helium tank and balloons in bulk and then a few fancy ones tgthr...a dollar for each balloon? No way. And now I'm wondering how many other people here have a balloon drawer 😶 You can also skip out on the helium tank to save even more. After all, blowing them up yourself is like half the fun of having balloons in the first place. And especially now that internet shopping is a thing, you can easily buy the bulk bags that balloon manufacturers sell to vendors. That's usually how I buy my balloons. Get a ton of balloons for about 65%-70% the normal cost. Balloon drawer? Try a stack of 3 jumbo Rubbermaid balloon storage containers. Edited June 24, 2019 by TrigunBebop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, midnight said: Fuck dollar stores. But you can't because there's that rare chance you might go in for something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vela Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, TrigunBebop said: You can also skip out on the helium tank to save even more. After all, blowing them up yourself is like half the fun of having balloons in the first place. And especially now that internet shopping is a thing, you can easily buy the bulk bags that balloon manufacturers sell to vendors. That's usually how I buy my balloons. Get a ton of balloons for about 65%-70% the normal cost. Balloon drawer? Try a stack of 3 jumbo Rubbermaid balloon storage containers. Well I was talking more for arrangements. Which I also have a kit for non helium arrangements too. No I know you likely don't use helium for your balloons 😆 Yeah thaswhat I mean, buy in bulk online You have to have started somewhere tho, right? I have an antique buffet table with a giantass drawer in it. It's deep. But it needs to be reorganized, as do most of my drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenoftheDorks Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Naraku4656 said: except for cards and wrapping paper it seems like too much effort for stuff to go to two different stores for when the walmart has pretty much everything around the same price. idk maybe i'm not their target audience It's pretty much the last thing. If you live in a town or city and Walmart is a reasonable distance from you.. it's worth it over your Dollar General/Family Dollar type store. But if you happen to live in a rural area or you don't have reliable transportation to make that big Walmart run then that's the only way to go. When I was working at DG my district open four stores in the time I was there and all of them were in small communities where it could take upwards of an hour to get to the closest Walmart. Obviously people who live in those areas go to Walmart for big shopping trips, but if you're on your way home from work and you need milk... DG is pretty much the only place to go in those areas now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, QueenoftheDorks said: It's pretty much the last thing. If you live in a town or city and Walmart is a reasonable distance from you.. it's worth it over your Dollar General/Family Dollar type store. But if you happen to live in a rural area or you don't have reliable transportation to make that big Walmart run then that's the only way to go. When I was working at DG my district open four stores in the time I was there and all of them were in small communities where it could take upwards of an hour to get to the closest Walmart. Obviously people who live in those areas go to Walmart for big shopping trips, but if you're on your way home from work and you need milk... DG is pretty much the only place to go in those areas now. i guess. we have like a ton of different places to go around here. i guess i could see it in a rural area but they must be selling something to keep open around here with the amount of options we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenoftheDorks Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 24 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: i guess. we have like a ton of different places to go around here. i guess i could see it in a rural area but they must be selling something to keep open around here with the amount of options we have Again it comes to transportation for a lot of people. Our DG was like two blocks from two different low income apartment complexes and a trailer park. It was much easier for them to walk to us than to Walmart which is about another half mile away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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