Stores you hate...stores you love

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In the better interest of not high jacking the good buy thread, I thought I’d start this one. I’ll start.

Top stores I don’t like:

Macy’s because it is such a mess. Very disorganized and hard to find things. Not worth going to even for a sale.

Kohls because their make up has to be huge with all those sales and coupons. I go there only for go things off the clearance rack.

Stores I like:

Target because they have the day to day things I need, and the stores are well lit and organized.

Lord and Taylor…because when they have a sale, they have a sale! And the store is nicely organized. Also has helpful sales people.

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I have to be desperate to go into WalMart.

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I love Home Goods. I always find something fun that I didn’t know I was looking for.

And I actually kinda like WalMart. I can buy 20 items and for some reason I wind up spending only $14. It amazes me everytime.

But I can’t remember the last time I was in Macy’s. I’ve never been in a Kohl’s and, with one exception visiting my kids in Wisconsin, I’ve never been in a Target.

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Home Depot, though not for plants. I go a to a large gardening center with a great staff.

Banana republic

Fox’s

Nordstrums , the men’s department

Neiman’s sales

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I like Kohls! I only shop in store or online with a 30% off coupon or coupon code.

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At first I read the title to be: “Stories You Love, Stories You Hate!” I like “stores” better. :slight_smile:

Stores I Adore: TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Trader Joes, Costco, Athletic wear/everyday wear stores like Athleta, Marmot, Patagonia, Bivouac in Ann Arbor.

Stores I Hate: Most department stores - too big and cumbersome, too much of what I’m NOT looking for. Big box stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy. I also avoid indoor malls. WALMART.

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Stores I love: small boutiques in the quaint town of Lititz, PA

Stores I hate: any store at the mall. Everything has a huge markup so they can entice you to buy with whatever the percentage off for the day is.

Stores I tolerate: outlets

Where I do the majority of my shopping: online

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Love: Farm and Fleet
Hate: all other retail

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@FlyMeToTheMoon , we bought our bed and a clock from a furniture maker in
Lititz…we didn’t have time to look around the town too much because it was later in the day , but I would love to go back !

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Love- Lululemon, Limited, Nordstrom (less in recent years), Fleet Feet, Tractor Supply, Dillard’s

Hate- Kohl’s, Walmart, TJ Maxx (I just get overwhelmed)

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LOVE: Target, White House Black Market and REI and DIllards when I need something nice I can’t seem to find elsewhere.
HATE: Walmart.
NEVER GO TO: Kohls, Ross (I’m what my bff calls a “target shopper” I go in for one thing and do not browse)

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Love: Costco, Target, small boutique shopping, Home Goods, TJ’s, our little local hardware store which also has all kinds of quirky gifts and unusual plants.
Hate: Kohl’s, Macy’s (someone else echoed my “too disorganized” feelings), Marshall’s, any mall, any outlet center, but especially hate Walmart (I know that Walmart quality varies significantly around the country- ours is totally trashy and I won’t step foot in it).

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I like Nordstroms Rack for shoes. I can try multiple pairs on without feeling pressure to buy something that doesn’t quite fit, because according to the Bannock device, it *should * fit, or feeling guilty about how long the salesperson has been helping me.
The Rack has an outside entrance at the local mall, but I don’t go in. I also don’t buy anything other than shoes here, as Ive never found a bargain, (& actually the shoes are the same price as online, but I like trying them on first)

I like REI & Patagonia, cause I know their selections will be well made and will last until I am tired of it.
I also like the online REI outlet, and the dividend, as well as speakers & classes. It’s helpful to have very knowledgable staff, when buying equipment.

Our local hardware store, because they have a good selection and the ability to order from catalogs and pick up at the store.

At this point in my life ( 57), there is not a lot I need that I don’t already have. I’m working hard at paring down, not getting * more * stuff.
Our local neighborhood has an online Facebook group where we lend or give away still useful things, without having to buy new.
I love it!
Today I am taking photos of the girls old prom dresses & my wedding dress, to help out someone who had a wedding dress made, but hates it, and now is looking for a dress to borrow.

We do occasionally have to order a part for an appliance or even a totally new appliance. Then we go to Home Depot or Sears or a local store.
Time taken to go shopping, can also be spent on maintenance. Resoling shoes, changing buttons or a collar, takes less time & money, than slogging from store to store, never finding what I need & coming home with stuff I didn’t really want just so my trip wouldn’t be * wasted*.

I also won’t frequent stores without good return policies.
Costco, Nordstroms & REI- thumbs up.
Barnes & Noble-not so much.

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Love:
Target - I always end up buying more than I came in for!
Kohl’s - I actually love those coupons and Kohl’s Cash etc. Good return policy too.
Costco - Love, love, love (but that’s another thread already) great customer service.

Hate:
Walmart - Always a long line to check out. Of course since I avoid it I guess I don’t really know…but on the rare occasion I do, it’s always a long line.

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I’m pretty neutral on most stores, can take them or leave them. I go shopping when I need something. Don’t go to mall very often but I don’t object to it. I’ll go if I think I can get whatever it is I’m in need of. It doesn’t bother me. The only store I try to avoid is CVS because they are so understaffed. The pick-up line at the pharmacy is like Lord of the Flies.

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Love: Costco (food & clothing–happy & helpful staff, great return policy–no Qs asked), local supermarket chain (food)
Neutral: Longs/CVS, Sam’s Club–location is not very convenient
Dislilke: Macy’s (disorganized, crowded & poorly stocked), Ross (very squishy between racks and disorganized), Nordstrom’s (over-priced), WalMart (only go there if it’s REALLY convenient and I REALLY need something there)

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I hate Circuit City, Radio Shack, Best Buy, Walmart, and all stores full of electronics of any type. I’m physically uncomfortable in those types of stores and must escape ASAP. Something bad is in the electronic air. I can’t breathe.

The only store I love is amazon.com and our fancy garden center.

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I’m surprised about all the Macy’s hate. Mine is quite nice.

Love: TJs, Costco, Target, Amazon, Etsy
Neutral: mall stores
Hate: anyplace where I have to circle the lot to find parking…which ironically means TJs should be on this list as well!

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Stores I love: Armstrong Nursery because I love plants.
Neutral: Target, Macy’s
Absolute Hate: anywhere too busy that I can’t find parking space and I feel stressed out when I go there.

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So do a lot of people seeing as they’ve been gone for over 5 years. :slight_smile: