Do you guys prefer to bargain shop or shop at the mall?

United States
February 22, 2008 12:03pm CST
Personally, I am a shopaholic, but I hate to be seen in the same shirt, outfit, purse as somebody else. I love a good deal and don't mind spending hours scouring the racks in Filene's Basement, TJ Maxx, Loehmann's, Marshall's, etc for deals. Sometimes I've gotten really great deals and it leaves me in such a great mood! IMO, sometimes shopping at the mall just seems boring since every time I go in, it seems to be the same things over and over again. What are your thoughts?
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@manya_pearl (1901)
• Singapore
23 Feb 08
I prefer to shop at the mall. So easy to find the products And i like to window shopping too.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
23 Feb 08
I like to shop at malls and bargain shop, depending on my mood and the contents of my wallet, hehehe... I also like to shop garage sale and vintage items. It's amazing what you can find at outrageous prices at garage sales. ooohh... now you made me feel like shopping.
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@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
23 Feb 08
I also prefer to bargain shop. I'm able to buy so much more stuff for the same price that I might get only a couple of things at the mall. I really can't even tell a difference between the quality either. It does take me longer to find the really good deals, but I think it's totally worth it cause I still end up with something I really like for a lot cheaper! I do still shop at the malls sometimes, but I always head for the sales to make sure I still get good deals. :)
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@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
22 Feb 08
I sometimes went to bargain shops, coz I can save some money. But most times I am into mall shopping. I like the malls coz its orderly.
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
23 Feb 08
I don't know if I can speak for alll guys when I say this, but I like going to the mall and some of my favorite higher end stores. I don't bargin shop at all really except for at the grocery store. I do like to find sales and look for great deals but It's not a priority. I'm not sure that all guys are like this but I am.
@megumiart (3771)
• United States
22 Feb 08
I like shopping at both. I love the random things you can find at places like TJ maxx and Ross, but sometimes I like to go to the mall too. :]
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• United States
23 Feb 08
I bargin hunt out of necessity, I am on limited income and only get paid once a month. That means that I have to make sure to be able to stretch my money from month to month. I had a person that was living downstairs that was supposed to help by paying me rent. He did not and it took almost five months to get him out. I had to pay for his part of the rent and it would make me have overdrafts in my bank. I may now be able to pay my bills without overdraft either this following month or the next month (I have a tenant in there now who is paying his fair share). So I wind up going to Salvation Army stores or other less expensive stores to get my clothing. I find that if you look good then you can find real bargans that seam to be as good as brand new.