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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:30 AM Original message |
The Best Way To Stick-it to the Big-Box Retailers |
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flor-de-jasmim (260 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
1. Well said! |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Thanks. |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
2. Our family has drastically changed habits for this year... |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I think that's called a White Elephant |
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Morning Dew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. That's a fun way to exchange gifts. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:15 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. That gift game is alot of fun. |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:25 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. The kids are catching on that I always hide a gift card for gas or groceries in mine... |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Harr! That reminds me... |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Ask and you shall receive. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. OMG! |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I just received a 12% discount for Black Friday... |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Never mind - just found it. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
6. The year old super Walmart three blocks away was open yesterday |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:14 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I think most DUers who have a choice don't shop there. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. Those heartless DUers should read "Nickle and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. That book was a huge eye opener for me. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. It was for me too. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. I saw that thread you are referring to. |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Our old WalMart has a Dollar store and a Big Lots store |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I think it has less to do with a lease agreement and more to do |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. In our town, while Walmart was negotiating their new space, |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:17 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. In my town, the vanilla boxes sit empty. |
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jane_pippin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
16. We're on the same page: |
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sentelle (659 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
20. Thats OK |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
23. our local mom and pops are republicans, fuck em, and i do mean that sincerely |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
24. I don't think you should hyphenate "Stick-it" |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
25. Yes! Support your neighborhood businesses. |
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NikolaC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-28-08 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
27. That is a very good idea |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-29-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
29. Thank you for saying that - as a small town pop and pop wine shop that's trying |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-29-08 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
30. And go to arts and crafts markets |
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