What stores do you go crazy in?

[WelshWitchPMD]

OK. I after being couped up for about a week I went out for a bit on this nice warm (34F) sunny day. :)

I went to this local shopping area and I went to Office Max to get some ink for my new printer. I love to go there. I go crazy! :distress: I got my ink and I bought some photo paper both 4x6 and 8x10 and some labels. I get so excited in there. They have blank CDs and DVDs, digital cameras and printers, all kinds of fun stuff to make with your photo printer. I could spend my whole pay in there and then some. I love computers and gadgets.

Circuit City is also down the street in this shopping area and I rarely go there. I get high blood pressure in there because they never have what I want and the help is SOOO clueless!


I also went to Borders books. I like to go in there, too. I bought some photography magazines because I like to pretend that I am a photographer. :lol:


I also like Staples and CompUSA. Best Buy is another noisy, useless store that I don't go to that much. I used to like it but they just seemed to go down hill with service. I did buy my computer there last spring, however. :nod: I also have a gift card that I need to use and what I want is not in the store and I can't use the card online. :mad:

I won't even get into clothes and shoes. :lol:

[dissention]

Um, any store? :laugh:

I go ape**** in all of them! More specifically, though, I go nuts in music shops and bookstores. Usually the little hole-in-the-wall type shops. I also go batty in vintage clothing shops. I have an obsession with those stores. :nod:

[GypsySorcerer]

Joseph-Beth Booksellers. :blob1:

Pier 1. :blob2:

[WelshWitchPMD]

. Of course, I love food, so I could also spend LOADS on food. Apparently I spend too much when shopping for other people, from what I'm told...:shrug:


Same here! I loove food! You should see all the crap that I bought last Saturday before the blizzard. :rolleyes:
Don't send me to the bakery cause I could by the whole store out.

[dissention]

Same here...music shops and book stores mainly. I could spend so much money on books and music....I also could have spent a bunch of money at this one vintage clothing store in Pasadena I went to a couple years ago, but I didn't have any money on that trip :o . Of course, I love food, so I could also spend LOADS on food. Apparently I spend too much when shopping for other people, from what I'm told...:shrug:

I found this one vintage shop about three weeks ago and I've been there every other day since. :laugh:

I must have bought 30 belts from them; they have the most amazing belts. I got a pink and white striped one that has a tongue for a clasp. :thumbsup:

[WelshWitchPMD]

I go nuts in music shops and bookstores. Usually the little hole-in-the-wall type shops.


Those are the best! You can find lots of goodies. Nothing like the Mom and Pop shops!

[amber]

I would like to concur with everyone - :laugh:
bookstore, clothes store, and food being on the top of my list. And, jewelry store - I tend to go pretty ape**** in a jewelry store.. my palms get sweaty and I start shaking slightly from excitement... :laugh:

[WelshWitchPMD]

And, jewelry store - I tend to go pretty ape**** in a jewelry store.. my palms get sweaty and I start shaking slightly from excitement... :laugh:


Yeah, I used to pretty crazy myself. Not so much now but when I was younger. That and any kind of bath or beauty product like cosmetics and stuff.

[estranged4life]

Physical being in a store to shop:
Best Buy

Online:
www.cdinzane.com
www.Rightstuf.com
www.Musiciansfriend.com
www.cduniverse.com
www.bmgmusicservice.com

ps-Deb went nuts at Bath & Body Works yesterday since they had the 75% off sale

[WelshWitchPMD]

Physical being in a store to shop:
Best Buy

Online:
www.cdinzane.com
www.Rightstuf.com
www.Musiciansfriend.com
www.cduniverse.com
www.bmgmusicservice.com


I think I am seriously going to be doing more online shopping. I am looking for a place that has some good prices on DVDs. I can't find that Golden Girls DVD anywhere in a store and it is a bit too much $ at Amazon.

[estranged4life]

I think I am seriously going to be doing more online shopping. I am looking for a place that has some good prices on DVDs. I can't find that Golden Girls DVD anywhere in a store and it is a bit too much $ at Amazon.

www.pricegrabber.com were you can shop & compare prices online.

[ryan8472]

Borders, Best Buy, FYE....You can never get me out of there, once I go in. :nod:

[wondergirl9847]

I hate shopping in noisy, crowded places. I don't go out much anymore, I've become a hermit. LOL I use to go to Wal-Mart alot, but now, it's an anxiety attack just waiting to happen and I only go if absolutely necessary. I prefer to go to less-crowded, although a little more expensive, Target or Super Target.

I like Best Buy but can get most CD's cheaper online.

As for clothes shopping...I go to Ross (cheap! YAY!!), but I found jeans that fit well at Target. I may have to start buying all my clothes there.

I go to the mall on ocassion, but only if I'm looking for something specific or I wanna go look for new clothes and I REALLY wanna spend money on decent stuff. LOL

Mostly, these days, I buy stuff online...it's cheaper and convenient for me, not having a license or car.

What I REALLY wanna do is go back to London and drop a wad. LOL

[dissention]

I think I am seriously going to be doing more online shopping. I am looking for a place that has some good prices on DVDs. I can't find that Golden Girls DVD anywhere in a store and it is a bit too much $ at Amazon.

http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com :wavey:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Pier One

Goodwill

FYE

Bob Evans General Store (I stoke up on their dressings)

[dissention]

Borders, Best Buy, FYE....You can never get me out of there, once I go in. :nod:

How can you afford to buy ANYTHING at FYE?! :laugh: I feel like farting in their general direction every time I'm near one.

[dissention]

Pier One

I've only been in one of those once and was horrified. $150 for a flimsy throw imported from Ireland. Buying those types of things for a living, I was truly aghast at the absurd mark-up they force onto the general public. :shocked:

[estranged4life]

at mall music stores like Sam Goody's, FYE, etc., They never carry anything I listen to and their clerks are brainless late teen/early twenty-something twits:

Example-Sam Goody's Early May 2001-

Me-"Do you have the new Stevie Nicks release "Trouble In Shangri-La?"

Clueless Clerk-"Stevie Nicks? Isnt he dead?"

Me-(I said nuthin'...Just turned for the entrance/exit and left laughin' at this brainf**ked asstard!)

Thus one of the many reason's why I do more online shopping than shopping at a store in the physical being...

[ontheEdgeof17]

I've only been in one of those once and was horrified. $150 for a flimsy throw imported from Ireland. Buying those types of things for a living, I was truly aghast at the absurd mark-up they force onto the general public. :shocked:


I.Love.It. and Kirklands. :D

[WelshWitchPMD]

How can you afford to buy ANYTHING at FYE?! :laugh: I feel like farting in their general direction every time I'm near one.

I hate mall Cd/DVD stores. I never even go in them. High blood pressure alert! :eek:

[dissention]

I hate mall Cd/DVD stores. I never even go in them. High blood pressure alert! :eek:

Tell me about it. A few years ago (at FYE), I went in looking for a Jazz Passengers CD and the dimbulb went looking for it in the country section. :rolleyes:

[dissention]

I.Love.It. and Kirklands. :D

Eh. I'll even take IKEA over those stores. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

Sak's Fifth Ave. (esp. the MOTHERSHIP in New York :laugh: )

Neiman Marcus - esp. at Last Call, which was about two weeks ago - I got Prada, RL Purple Label, etc. (all well over $500 EACH :eek: ) - for way less than than $100 each - some less than $50 - CHA CHING!!!!!!!!! :laugh:

Marshall's - but why go through that barn frenzy when Last Call is cheaper :laugh: and I can bring a Scottie shopping with me :laugh:

I also LOVE Tower Records - though pricey - they have almost everything you want and they are essentially next door to my house :laugh:

Pier One is also WAY cool - and even better when they have a sale :nod:

[strandinthewind]

Eh. I'll even take IKEA over those stores. :laugh:

I despise Ikea - though I have not been in well over five years, when I did go I was like this is not very well made and they are charging too a price for particle board :eek: Having said that, their sales are supposed to be great :cool:

[dissention]

I despise Ikea - though I have not been in well over five years, when I did go I was like this is not very well made and they are charging too a price for particle board :eek: Having said that, their sales are supposed to be great :cool:

None of it is well-made and it's all made of ****ty MDF. But given the choice of IKEA over the likes of outrageous Pier One? Sign me up! :nod:

[strandinthewind]

I.Love.It. and Kirklands. :D

Kirkland's has great basic lamps at VERY reasonable prices. I have two in my house. They were like $59 each and they look almost exactly like the ones I saw in a designer shop for $500 + each. The only diff. is the cheaper ones were not made of stone while the more expensive ones were - but I cannot tell the diff. so who cares AND I actually liked the cheaper ones more because they were a little smaller, which fit my needs :cool:

[strandinthewind]

None of it is well-made and it's all made of ****ty MDF. But given the choice of IKEA over the likes of outrageous Pier One? Sign me up! :nod:


IKEA is also a modern look (or at least it was when I was there) and that look is not really me. I am more of a safari look. I love tans and other earth tones. IKEA was very white and modern, which is fine, but just not me :cool:

[amber]

IKEA is also a modern look (or at least it was when I was there) and that look is not really me. I am more of a safari look. I love tans and other earth tones. IKEA was very white and modern, which is fine, but just not me :cool:
I don't like Ikea colors either. um, orange? no! :laugh:

[dissention]

IKEA is also a modern look (or at least it was when I was there) and that look is not really me. I am more of a safari look. I love tans and other earth tones. IKEA was very white and modern, which is fine, but just not me :cool:

We are such opposites. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

We are such opposites. :laugh:

I know :laugh: But, I like modern stuff. I like Barbara Barry from Baker - it has a modern flair to it. I just am not wild too much modern. I am WAY more eccectic (sp.?) I know you will cringe, but Art Deco is prob. my fav. Cedric Gibbons was a GENIUS!!!!!!!

[WelshWitchPMD]

Neiman Marcus - esp. at Last Call, which was about two weeks ago - I got Prada, RL Purple Label, etc. (all well over $500 EACH :eek: ) - for way less than than $100 each - some less than $50 - CHA CHING!!!!!!!!! :laugh:




I am going shopping with YOU! :lol:

[dissention]

I know :laugh: But, I like modern stuff. I like Barbara Barry from Baker - it has a modern flair to it. I just am not wild too much modern. I am WAY more eccectic (sp.?) I know you will cringe, but Art Deco is prob. my fav. Cedric Gibbons was a GENIUS!!!!!!!

*cringes*

:laugh:

[strandinthewind]

I am going shopping with YOU! :lol:

Child - I can find a bargain from three rows over :laugh:

I am piled up at the Ritz in Atlanta due to the ice storm (you know The Ritz :wink: ) - and they wanted to give me the rack rate - I balked and pulled out all of my organization cards like AAA, ABA, etc. I would up getting the room for WAY less (about $200 less) than the rack rate AND they cut the pet fee in half becuase I laughed out loud when they told me the original price - I also explained that no Ritz in the world has ever chraged me that much :laugh: So, yes, if you want a bargain, come shopping with me as I rarely pay retail - I will if it is to die for, but that is a rareity :cool:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Eh. I'll even take IKEA over those stores. :laugh:


There's not an IKEA in WV. :shrug:

[dissention]

There's not an IKEA in WV. :shrug:

Well, there aren't many in the US, so don't feel left out. :laugh:

[WelshWitchPMD]

There's not an IKEA in WV. :shrug:

We don't have any in RI either, so I don't know what it is like.

[strandinthewind]

*cringes*

:laugh:

Interestingly, it was Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts, then Art Deco then modern - it is all a progression to the steamline of modern. I LOVE the Chrysler Building in NYC - I think it is a nice hamony of all three :cool:

Also, I truly believe we have Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright to thank for that progression. I think his work was WAY ahead of its time and was brilliant in its simplicity and HUGE tiny detailing :cool:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Well, there aren't many in the US, so don't feel left out. :laugh:


We sure the hell get commericals for them, though. :confused:

[GateandGarden]

Actual physical stores:

Virgin Records :blob2:

Tower Records :blob2:

Barnes & Noble :blob2:

Online, I want to buy everything there every time I visit:

www.evolvefish.com (http://www.evolvefish.com)
www.progressivecatalog.com (http://www.progressivecatalog.com)
HRC (http://hrccornerstore.myimagefirst.com/store/) :blob2:

[strandinthewind]

overstock.com is great as is domestications.com

[EnchantedSLN]

eBay, Sephora, Trader Joe's, Amoeba Music (best music store ever), and just about any clothing store where I can find a decent selection of jeans without crazyass fade designs. Who started that??

[dissention]

Trader Joe's

:blob2: :blob1: :blob2:

Love Trader Joe's. :xoxo:

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Definetely Wal Mart and amazon.com and ebay.com for me

Chris

[EnchantedSLN]

I've only been in one of those once and was horrified. $150 for a flimsy throw imported from Ireland. Buying those types of things for a living, I was truly aghast at the absurd mark-up they force onto the general public. :shocked:

You guys need to come to downtown L.A. I can show you all the stuff you find in In Style spreads and trendy import stores/furniture boutiques at 10% of the cost.

[estranged4life]

of bargain shopping for music...I stalk out all the stores until I find the best deal, Plus I know of all the secret lil' places in OKC that carry **** musically that will make people shoot their own Mother's to receive (Found some interesting Stevie Nicks 1981 Bella Donna promos at one such store, Couldnt believe it was sitting there all the time and noone bother to purchase it.)

Hell, people say I should open my own music store since I have a good ability to hunt music down that even places that custon order can't...Trust me, Owning my own music store is the only dream/wish I would like to fulfill in this lifetime :nod:

[hayley]

My apartment is pretty much totally IKEA, which isn't a good thing, but it's not necessarily that bad. I'm still very much in my post-college completely broke decorating phase. They have some terrible cheap crap, ugly colors, ugly styles, overly mod- but they have some nice pieces and good bargains. I love my bed (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=10963&langId=-1&parentCats=10103*10144) - and I have a great TV bench (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=40824&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10174) that's totally simple but I really like. I also like their some of their linens- they actually have great curtains and sheets, and I have a great duvet cover from them. I need a new couch, and was thinking about this one (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=10968&langId=-1&parentCats=10114*10294) .

I go really, really crazy in Target. I love Target. And Michael's or JoAnn's in the yarn section. I'm a total yarn whore. I also get crazy in Trader Joe's, Virgin/Tower/Best Buy/Borders, and the Fresh store (http://www.fresh.com/html/new/whatsnew.shtml) on Halsted.

[dissention]

You guys need to come to downtown L.A. I can show you all the stuff you find in In Style spreads and trendy import stores/furniture boutiques at 10% of the cost.

Take me to see Bobby Trendy!!!!!!! :lol:

[strandinthewind]

My apartment is pretty much totally IKEA, which isn't a good thing, but it's not necessarily that bad. I'm still very much in my post-college completely broke decorating phase. They have some terrible cheap crap, ugly colors, ugly styles, overly mod- but they have some nice pieces and good bargains. I love my bed (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=10963&langId=-1&parentCats=10103*10144) - and I have a great TV bench (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=40824&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10174) that's totally simple but I really like. I also like their some of their linens- they actually have great curtains and sheets, and I have a great duvet cover from them. I need a new couch, and was thinking about this one (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=10968&langId=-1&parentCats=10114*10294) .

I go really, really crazy in Target. I love Target. And Michael's or JoAnn's in the yarn section. I'm a total yarn whore. I also get crazy in Trader Joe's, Virgin/Tower/Best Buy/Borders, and the Fresh store (http://www.fresh.com/html/new/whatsnew.shtml) on Halsted.

LOL - I thought about that as I was posting - that people probably have IKEA - I think if people like it or if it suits them for that period great. That is the thing about anything like furniture, clothes, etc. If it works for me - great - and the HELL with what others may think :cool:

[strandinthewind]

Take me to see Bobby Trendy!!!!!!! :lol:

:eek: - that is a fashion DON'T :laugh: anyone who would want faux hot pink FUR checkerboard as a headboard and expect THAT price for it needs to be slapped :laugh:

edit because I forgot the word FUR :laugh:

[dissention]

:eek: - that is a fashion DON'T :laugh: anyone who would want faux hot pink checkerboard as a headboard and expect THAT price for it needs to be slapped :laugh:

But it's LUXURIOUS!!!!!!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[strandinthewind]

But it's LUXURIOUS!!!!!!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Faux ANYTHING is never fab. :laugh: :laugh:

(levity)

[hayley]

LOL - I thought about that as I was posting - that people probably have IKEA - I think if people like it or if it suits them for that period great. That is the thing about anything like furniture, clothes, etc. If it works for me - great - and the HELL with what others may think :cool:

IKEA is totally a mixed bag. The store itself makes me want to break out into hives, but for my budget- it works. I could spend the same amount of money on cheap furniture from Penneys or something, like a couch that's half polyester and half floral print, or try and troll garage sales, or do whatever- or, I can go to IKEA and get something that I at least like and will hopefully enjoy until it breaks down like the crap it is and I can afford to get something that's actually nice.

I do look forward to someday actually having nice things. That will be really quite nice!!

[estranged4life]

Sorry not me, Trendy/fashionable are 2 things I am definitely not...I'm the "Great Southern Trend Kill" :lol: :thumbsup:

[strandinthewind]

IKEA is totally a mixed bag. The store itself makes me want to break out into hives, but for my budget- it works. I could spend the same amount of money on cheap furniture from Penneys or something, like a couch that's half polyester and half floral print, or try and troll garage sales, or do whatever- or, I can go to IKEA and get something that I at least like and will hopefully enjoy until it breaks down like the crap it is and I can afford to get something that's actually nice.

I do look forward to someday actually having nice things. That will be really quite nice!!


Well, you live in Chi where it generally is cold - si the glue in the particle board will not melt :laugh: I acutally have seen that happen in New Orleans in the Summer :laugh:

[hayley]

But it's LUXURIOUS!!!!!!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Everytime I would see Bobby Trendy's **** on that show I'd just want to SNEEZE- can you imagine sleeping with pillows like that? Those awful faux feathers getting in your mouth or something- there's nothing like trying to peel maribou off your tongue- and in your nose- ugh. Bobby Trendy's company should've been called ****ing Sneezy Town.

(I'm venting about this since I got smashed last night and woke up this morning doing exactly that-peeling maribou off my tongue- since apparently I passed out wearing an awful feather boa? WTF?)

[strandinthewind]

. . . since apparently I passed out wearing an awful feather boa? WTF?)

Child - I have done the same thing :eek: :eek:

AND - there are pics out there of it - NOT PRETTY!!!!!! :woohoo: :) :woohoo:

[WelshWitchPMD]

You guys need to come to downtown L.A. I can show you all the stuff you find in In Style spreads and trendy import stores/furniture boutiques at 10% of the cost.

If I do end up going to LA this year I will let you know. I love to get a deal.

[jadegypsy]

Heaven is Borders Books and Music (books, CDs, Mags, and snacks)...and maybe a Virgin or Tower for their Music Mags.

[SuzeQuze]

Pattie, I get the same excitement going into Staples but I even like buying pens and stuff. I like getting different color gel pens for my journal, or just a really nice pen. When my printer was working I would get all kinds of neat stuff for it like printable canvas, t-shirt transfer, business card paper, etc.

I go crazy in The Gap, I love that store. I got this fab retro velvet jacket there this year that I had no business buying. I spend way too much money there.

Same with Banana, I have to just go to the clearance rack and then lleave the store lest I pay retail for anything!

DSW, rows and rows of shoes at great discounts. I am not allowed in there unless I actually "need" shoes.

Borders books and music, similarly to many who have posted before me. I went there recently looking for a specific book and had to keep redirecting myself away from stuff lest I spend a fortune.

Jewelry stores, again, I am not allowed in these.

Ski markets, I could spend ungodly amounts on ski equipment and have.

Makeup counters, I am only allowed near these when they are having their giveaways.

Offbeat boutiques, they have the most unique things and I can spend hours pouring over them.

[strandinthewind]

. . . DSW, rows and rows of shoes at great discounts. I am not allowed in there unless I actually "need" shoes.

About three weeks ago, I suffered great financial loss at the one by my house :laugh: :eek: :laugh: I just CANNOT RESIST Cole Haan at 1/2 or more off :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

About three weeks ago, I suffered great financial loss at the one by my house :laugh: :eek: :laugh: I just CANNOT RESIST Cole Haan at 1/2 or more off :laugh:

It frightens me how this store can make my pulse quicken like nothing else ;) I've got the card and everything. After you spend $250 they send you a $25 coupon. You're also supposed to get a birthday gift. There's one awfully close to me too, within walking distance. :eek: I love all the shoes with the kitten heel, which will probably be out of style after I finish blinking. I wanted kitten-heeled boots but had to refrain due to unexpected expenses. :distress:

[WelshWitchPMD]

It frightens me how this store can make my pulse quicken like nothing else ;) I've got the card and everything. After you spend $250 they send you a $25 coupon. You're also supposed to get a birthday gift. There's one awfully close to me too, within walking distance. :eek: I love all the shoes with the kitten heel, which will probably be out of style after I finish blinking. I wanted kitten-heeled boots but had to refrain due to unexpected expenses. :distress:


We have one here in Warwick next to a Barnes and Noble :laugh: and I have never been there. I LOOOVE shoes, too. I pretend that I never heard of it before. :rolleyes:

[WelshWitchPMD]

Pattie, I get the same excitement going into Staples but I even like buying pens and stuff. I like getting different color gel pens for my journal, or just a really nice pen. When my printer was working I would get all kinds of neat stuff for it like printable canvas, t-shirt transfer, business card paper, etc.



I love pens, paper, etc. Now that I have a photo printer I was looking at all of the cool stuff that I could make like post cards, business cards, etc. I did buy some labels so I can make some cool return address labels.
It is so much fun.

I am hopefully going to Best Buy this week to use my gift card and buy Charmed the first season on DVD.

[SuzeQuze]

We have one here in Warwick next to a Barnes and Noble :laugh: and I have never been there. I LOOOVE shoes, too. I pretend that I never heard of it before. :rolleyes:

When they mark things down you can get some serious deals since the stuff is already priced well to begin with! They keep everything neat too. And unfortunately they have these giant mesh bags so you can put your boxes of shoes in it as you shop. So you are not limited by how many you can reasonably carry. :shocked:

[macmar71]

Barnes and Noble
Best Buy
Wal-Mart
WaldenBooks
FYE
JC Penney