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It is simply not possible

Grouchomarx — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:09:12 GMT

To go shopping at Home Goods/Marshall’s and NOT buy something other than what you went there for! Today I went in for hangers and ended up with hangers, socks, a Michael Kors little black dress and a Nanette Lapore lace blouse, plus some other cheap no name blouse. And that was me putting a few things back! All that for $100. Anyone else suffer this problem???

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RedTop — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:13:57 GMT

I honestly do not; hate shopping, hate spending money, so I only buy what I need, regardless of the store.

The only stores I’ve been in for months are my favorite local grocery store, CVS and Dollar General.

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software — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:23:47 GMT

Absolutely!

Went into Marshall's just to "look around".

Found a pair of crop pants from Gap for under $20.

Can't wait to go back!!

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gidgetgh — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:26:25 GMT

To be honest, while I love to shop, I'm not a big fan of those two stores.

Home Goods- every time I looked at furniture (small pieces) for my dad's assisted living room, everything I looked at had damage. Every single piece.

I did buy one small table/shelf thing a few months ago at Home Goods for us. It also had some slight damage so they gave me 10% off. The associate told me that all of their furniture has damage. Kind of makes me not want to go there. I know they have a great selection of lamps, but do those also have damage?

And the Marshalls near us is a mess. I went in a few months ago for the first time in years, spent a few minutes walking around and left. I don't plan to go back, at least not to that one.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:27:31 GMT

I've never shopped in either of the stores mentioned. For the sake of my budget, it's probably best that i never do.

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godi — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:27:35 GMT

I feel the sMe about Kirkland’s also! 🤣🤣🤣

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:33:47 GMT

@Grouchomarx You sound like me😂. I ran out to Ulta today to cash in a free coupon for a lash primer.I ended up buying nail polish, concealer & hairspray.That free gift cost me $50 !!

Then I ran into Payless.Since it’s closing I thought I would check it out.I ended up buying my son 2 pairs of sneakers & DH 2 pairs of sneakers & a pair of loafers!! That cost me $100!!

After that I ran into Bob’s Stores & spent another $37!!

So much for running out to collect on a freebie!!😂😂

Oh the real kicker is I knocked myself out so I just ordered a pizza for dinner!!

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GRACIE — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:43:09 GMT

Guilty,TJMaxx and Ross is my weakness,that's why I only go in twice a month. There is always something that catches my eye.This month I have only when in once 😄 but the month has 16 more days.😆

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Mombo1 — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:55:37 GMT

Guilty on all counts! I have the same problem at Pier 1. My sister in law and I went shopping at Macy’s in the Pittsburgh area yesterday and had a great time spending our coupons. We don’t get to big malls very often, so we made it worth our while. No regrets. 🤗

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Grouchomarx — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:00:12 GMT

@Mombo1 wrote:
Guilty on all counts! I have the same problem at Pier 1. My sister in law and I went shopping at Macy’s in the Pittsburgh area yesterday and had a great time spending our coupons. We don’t get to big malls very often, so we made it worth our while. No regrets. 🤗

I can’t even enter a Pier One without getting in a lot of trouble. That may be the ultimate impulse buy store. So much beatufisl stuff!!!

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J Town Girl — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:22:25 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
To be honest, while I love to shop, I'm not a big fan of those two stores.

Home Goods- every time I looked at furniture (small pieces) for my dad's assisted living room, everything I looked at had damage. Every single piece.

I did buy one small table/shelf thing a few months ago at Home Goods for us. It also had some slight damage so they gave me 10% off. The associate told me that all of their furniture has damage. Kind of makes me not want to go there. I know they have a great selection of lamps, but do those also have damage?

And the Marshalls near us is a mess. I went in a few months ago for the first time in years, spent a few minutes walking around and left. I don't plan to go back, at least not to that one.

I feel the same way as you do about Home Goods. It might just be my local store but it is so crowded and everything is in such disarray. The aisles are so packed you can barely move your cart through the store.

Since I've never been in our local Marshall's store I can't comment on it. If it's anything like the Home Goods store I haven't missed anything.

My favorite store was Linen & Things. I still miss it.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:43:51 GMT

I have the same problem at Costco. I always end up with SOMETHING not on my list....clothing.....beauty.....a TV😄

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VaBelle35 — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:33:17 GMT

For me, I buy things I don't really need. Part of it is the credit card/points.

I have removed it from my wallet.

With Marshalls, etc, you have to go once a week to snag the good stuff otherwise it's pretty useless. It's also not good if you are looking for something very specific.

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VanSleepy — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:44:19 GMT

The best (worst?) thing ever was when they built a TJMaxx in the same strip mall as my grocery store. I'm in there every week before my grocery shopping!

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Bri369 — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:55:01 GMT

I love Home Goods. I haven't bought any furniture there, but I don't think it's all damaged. I take that back - I bought some ottomans and a desk there. They were all in perfect condition.

The store that I can't walk out of without dropping some change is Target. I go in for a couple of things and walk out with a cart full of stuff. LOL

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bikerbabe — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:55:50 GMT

Williams Sonoma
Pottery Barn
Sur la Table
Barnes and Noble
Home Goods

Not interested in Marshall’s or Ross. They always look like a herd of elephants just ran through the place.

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1Snickers — Fri, 17 May 2019 01:06:40 GMT

I’m surprised my local Ross is still in business. The shelves aren’t full and cheaply made merchandise. They opened a huge Big Lots near it and it doesn’t carry clothing so maybe that helps them.

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homedecor1 — Fri, 17 May 2019 01:55:03 GMT

Last week I went to At Home store. Three hours later "browsing" and a few things in my cart ...decided nope not get anything!

Great store but I don't really need a thing🤷‍♀️

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chrystaltree — Fri, 17 May 2019 02:01:57 GMT

Not now, I rarely go into those discount stores now but back when I did the mall thing, I would indeed go in to pick up a bra and walk out with 9 other things....and no bra.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:10:53 GMT

Never set foot in TJMaxx, HomeGoods or Marshalls.

While I do like PB, WS and Ulta, I usually shop them online. That way I can see my total and let it sit for a day or two before I check out.