Zipcar VS Connect By Hertz VS Mint

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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*:

1. Zipcar: http://www.zipcar.com/nyc/find-cars
2. Mint Car:http://www.drivemint.com/booking/carparks.php
3. Connect by Hertz:http://www.connectbyhertz.com/home.aspx?culture=en-us&city=New+York

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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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