Staples Weekly Ad: Staples=Savings
Office Max Weekly Ad: Back To School For Pennies
Office Depot: Save For School
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saving on School Supplies 101. Staples VS Office Max Vs Office Depot VS Target
From late July to late September a magical thing occurs. Prices on school supplies drop. You can even pick up some great deals for just 1cent. To get these great deals visit your local office supply store's weekly ad every sunday from now to about Sept. 30th!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Megabus VS BoltBus VS Fung Wah and Luckystar
I have never tried Fung Wah bus nor Lucky Star but if you would like to ride a china town bus line I would recommend Lucky Star based only on the fact they have $1.00 Bus Fares
Personally I would skip all the China Town Busses because they tend to blow up in flames or crash.* See Pictures and video below.
I would Instead take Bolt Bus or Megabus. Megabus has more destinations than Bolt Bus. You also get to ride on double Decker buses. Both claim to have free wi-fi. Though Megabus often outsources it's runs to companies like Dattco or Philadelphia Trolley Works. On the Boston route I would take Bolt Bus they go to South Station and have been very reliable. Megabus Now goes
to Back Bay. They are not as reliable. When I took Megabus to Boston on the Way there we got at least a ten year old Dattco bus with no Wi-Fi.
In the middle of the trip the driver announces he has run out of gas, so the he drives us to the Dattco garage in New Britain Ct. We all have to get off becuase
it is illegal to fill up a bus with passengers on bus. On the way back the bus did not even show up.
We instead had to take the bus arriving two hours latter.
I called up Megabus to ask what happened and this is what they said.
Me:I have been waiting for the boston bus for an hour where is it?
Agent:We don't know the bus driver won't answer the phone.
Me; Can I have a refund?
Agent: It is our policy not to give refunds.
Me:Is your policy bad costumer service?
Agent:Yes( than hangs up)
For that reason I take BoltBus to Boston.
P.S if taking Megabus never book an EasternTravel Bus. They are the red icon trips.They
ARE horrible
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
America Runs On___________________?
12 former Dunkin Donut locations have been renamed Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons is a huge Canadian donut and coffee chain. The change comes after franchiser the Riese Organization ended it agreement with Dunkin Donuts over royalty fees. Sunday and Monday were filled with free iced and hot coffee. I would have liked free donuts, better however.
*photo VIA gothamist.com
Sunday, June 28, 2009
New Barnes & Nobles on 86th street
Yes the much rumored and anticipated Barnes & Nobles Flagship store has finally opened. Size wise it is huge. I would roughly guess about the size of a Whole Foods. The Cafe is great. Not that I would ever buy anything at their Cafe since its overpriced but it does have a lot of seats. The seats are of also next to the Magazine rack so feel free to go indulge. Each time I have gone there I was able to get a seat. During the grand opening they also had great door busters for $5.00. I got the Chronicles of Narnia Book and Audio Box Set
for $5.00 while the retail price is $99.99. They also gave out a free tote bag with every purchase.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Zipcar VS Connect By Hertz VS Mint
As Zipcar would put it best:
Car-sharing Is the newest Trend. Three operators now control the Metro New York market. What are you Zipcar, Mint or the newest Player Connect. I am a member of two Zipcar and Connect By Hertz. But with so many to chose from what's best for you?First Pick Which car share operator is right for you. P.S connect has gps which are super fun. Base this On prices and locations.
All Car Share operators have A map on their website of where their cars are located*:
- Zipcar: http://www.zipcar.com/nyc/find-cars
- Mint Car:http://www.drivemint.com/booking/carparks.php
- Connect by Hertz:http://www.connectbyhertz.com/home.aspx?culture=en-us&city=New+York
Overall all services are great but for a limited time Zipcar Has an exclusive offer For The New York Shopper Readers Join Zipcar and get $25 in free driving when you use this link!
My Top 10 Picks
My favorite Stores as of May 2009
1. Strand Book Store: They Claim they are used but they look new to me. Only Difference: Books are 25%to 50% off. STAFF CAN BE very nice or horribly RUDE.
2. Uniqlo: I love how unique Uniqlo's clothes are. You won't risk running into someone wearing the same thing. *cough*cough H&M. The Store Is also Fun to look around. Plus they have great sales. My only problem: Why did you drop the Kid's Section???? :(
3. Trader Joe's: Great quality products. Very Unique too. And prices are usually at least 50% off Food Emporium's price. Be Prepared to wait 30 Minutes on line. I hope you don't mind generic because 95% of the products are Trader Joe's Brand. Tip* Sneak into the 12 items or less line. ( no one cares and it moves much faster)
4.H&M: Super Cheap and Trendy Clothes= Love. BAD Quality=UGGH
5. Target: Oh how I love shopping cart racing. And I can satisfy all my cravings: Junk food, books, Clothes, and stationary.
6.Muji: The stationary is so fun. P.S I love their new Chelsea Location. Would be #1 if they had better sales and lowered everyday prices.
7. Not Found in N.Y.C but I just had to add it. Five Below: is found in Philadelphia and New Jersey. No item is over $5.00 and they sell everything hipster could want. SUper cool tees only $bucks. Would be #1 but they are not in NY.
8. Jacks 99 cents Stores: Great Values and you get "the thrill of the hunt." I love visiting this store and seeing all those 99 cents ringing up on the register. Problem can be a bit creepy and I would stay clear of the food.
Feel Free To Comment Any Stores You think I should check out.
What's Going On with Uniqlo?
With H&M having 104 locations in the U.S.A. Whats going on with Uniqlo? They only have one location? Will they expand? Will they exit the U.S Market. Feel free to comment
Photo:http://www.newyork-tokyo.com
H&M Finally Opens Upper East Side Location.
Yes the Swedish Company that somehow figured out how to mass market fashion has arrived with it's first outpost on the Upper East Side. Sporting the unveiling of their new Fashion Against Aids line. ( As seen on Left). The store opened on May 28Th 2009 at 12:00 p.m. The first 200 received an Access to Fashion Pass ( A paper version of a gift card). The line stretched around the block by 9 a.m. The store has Men's, Women's, and Kids. I personally thought the two floor store is quite small to stock all three concepts. I ended up buying 2 shirts and sun glasses. The difference between this store and the Herald Square store (which I much prefer) is that this store seamed to lack sales. Yes the crazy H&M sales we have all come to love. I saw a maybe 2 items on sale and they were both heavy sweaters not ideal for Summer. The store also seamed quite crowded. Be prepared to wait at least 5 minutes on line. Most likely due to the fact that half of the cashiers do not know how to work the cash registers. As an Upper East Side resident, I am quite happy to have a local H&M. I just wish it was a bit bigger. They definitely had room to expand since it is in a brand new building. Pictures Of 86th street Store and Fashion against Aids Line: Below
1st Photo: Racked.com
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Founded in May of 2009. The New York Shopper was created to showcase new store openings and events on the retail scene in New York.
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