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Dollar-stores overcharge customers while promising low prices

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510 points bookofjoe | 3 comments | 07 Dec 25 14:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.714s | source
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eudamoniac ◴[07 Dec 25 16:49 UTC] No.46183046[source]▶
As someone who typically only enters a Whole Foods or a Home Depot for her retail experiences, the one time I entered a Dollar General, I was struck by how depressing it felt. I would never go back into one. Yes, I know how out of touch this sounds.
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1. ghaff ◴[07 Dec 25 21:05 UTC] No.46185146[source]▶
I have a very, very convenient Walmart including a pharmacy so I do go in from time to time especially for standardized purchases. But I don't really like it. And I poked my head into an adjacent Aldi once and retreated. Otherwise not really worth the headache.
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2. CommenterPerson ◴[08 Dec 25 01:41 UTC] No.46187358[source]▶
I shop at Walmart and Costco. The customers at the Costco appear much better off, but they seem much more arrogant and inconsiderate. They leave carts in the middle of the aisle, talk on phones with their families blocking the way, and so forth. Same behavior in the parking lots. Maybe it's because Costco is always packed. The shoppers at the Walmart definitely look less well off. They are much more respectful and considerate of others. I like shopping at the Walmart more.
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3. bittercynic ◴[08 Dec 25 21:33 UTC] No.46197935[source]▶
The shoppers at costco vary drastically by location. If you have more than one warehouse reasonably close by, it may be worth your while to try them all.