Had to Shop Around

@DianneN (246815)
United States
May 27, 2021 4:44pm CST
I love Diptyque candles and room sprays. They are luscious to say the least. However, my favorite store was out of them. Big hit I assume. So I looked on Amazon and Walmart. I couldn’t believe the prices, especially at Walmart. They wanted $38 more per bottle than anyone! So I went directly to the Diptyque website and bought them two days ago. Normal price and free standard shipping. They arrived in two days! It pays to shop around. This room spray smells divine! Going to check out their perfume and oils soon.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 May 21
That's a shock Wal-Mart would be so expensive. I'm glad you got them at the regular price with free shipping.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
I was blown away that Walmart of all places was changing so much and miffed. lol Thanks. It worked out well thank goodness.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
@just4him I never shop at Walmart due to the owners although I did buy masks from them. Health is wealth and costly.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 May 21
@DianneN I'm glad it did. I don't shop as much at Wal-Mart as I used to. I'm actually using the more expensive grocery store. It has all the alternatives for good health. And we all know eating healthy is expensive.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
27 May 21
Sheesh - you'd have to wonder how a middle man like Amazon and Walmart could get away with upcharging it that much more - unbelievable. Well you were smart to go straight to the source. Do you have a favorite scent in that collection?
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
27 May 21
@DianneN Right. Whenever possible I try to support the businesses themselves . Hmmm, I wonder if they would send scent samples . . . I'm curious!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
@much2say That’s the way to shop. I don’t know, but I could certainly ask. They were so nice, too. Btw, they give descriptions of the scents.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
When I checked Amazon the next day, they dropped the price to the normal one, but tough tewies to them! I love the two to the right of my photo the most, but the others are awesome, too.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (57647)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 May 21
That's good you did your research.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (57647)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 May 21
@DianneN I know. Companies can get away with upselling, because people won't try to shop around or know that if possible getting it direct from the source is cheeper.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
I knew the cost before. Things are getting ridiculous!
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 May 21
Glad you could get what you wanted and I agree you have to shop around, I have mostly ordered from Amazon when there are some things I want but their prices seem to be going up and up.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 May 21
@DianneN our cheapest around here are the Dollar General stores and Aldi is not too bad for when I order groceries
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
@RasmaSandra I’ve never been to either. To be honest, I don’t mind spending more for food, but was fuming at what Walmart was charging for those sprays.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I agree! But Walmart blew me away!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94512)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 May 21
You are right shopping around to find the best deal on your basic needs.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
Or any need! Prices are getting ridiculous lately.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94512)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 May 21
@DianneN I know what you mean.
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BILAL SALEEM
@bilalsaleem (35)
•
27 May 21
sounds good mam now i want perfume after seeing this post. \
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
I’m still looking at their perfumes, etc. I prefer to smell them first, so will think about it.
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BILAL SALEEM
@bilalsaleem (35)
•
27 May 21
@DianneN yeah you're right
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111168)
• El Paso, Texas
29 May 21
I've never heard of that brand before. Usually all I do is put out baking soda to soak up the kritter smells, Roscoe loves to sit in his water tub then I'll let him in and get a whiff of wet dog, not exactly pleasent.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111168)
• El Paso, Texas
29 May 21
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
30 May 21
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
29 May 21
Wet dog, even after a shampoo, was always stinky to me. Not so with a wet freshly licked cat.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
28 May 21
That's charging too much then. Glad you were able to shop around and found a good deal.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
29 May 21
@DianneN yup, I would love to save money.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
It’s good not to waste money. Thanks!
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 May 21
Yes it is always better to shop around for the best deal.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 May 21
@DianneN Very true.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
Yes, especially when you know how much it costs to begin with.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
@LeaPea2417 Happy weekend!
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 May 21
Since the new owners took over here we are not allowed to light candles!!! I understand their logic--a couple of elders started fires in their apartment but......
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 May 21
@DianneN But they are too busy coming here to take the old folks to the hospitals!! A fire trucka nd ambulance come for every 911 call!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
@GreatMartin I remember. They both showed up a couple of years ago when my brother became dehydrated. It was some scene and embarrassing!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I see the logic, but that’s why we have fire departments.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
27 May 21
This is a brand I haven't noticed in a shop here.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
It’s French. I see them tucked away in the candle and scent area in department stores here.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (57868)
• Centralia, Washington
27 May 21
That's a new one to me. Enjoy!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
27 May 21
It’s awesome! I don’t know which to open first. Thanks!
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
28 May 21
You're right, don't settle for the big web sites. We always shop around before we purchase anything online. Glad you found some and that they arrived already.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
Exactly! Must do more careful shopping from now on. Oh, the money I wasted over this year.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
28 May 21
interesting that Walmart wanted so much more. I wonder if that is a low selling item (they are all about volume)!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I’m sure it was old and dusty at Walmart. I can’t see too many Walmart shoppers spending that much money on a room deodorizer.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
@DocAndersen I’m sure.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
28 May 21
@DianneN They also tend to carry mid-market brands. they move faster!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
28 May 21
Surprised Walmart would be so expensive...I guess you never know. Glad you were able to find them at a decent price elsewhere.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
And I’m sure the products were so old to boot.
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
29 May 21
It was a good buy ! The price at Walmart is outrageous !
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
29 May 21
I agree! And mine are not old and dusty!
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 May 21
I have never heard of them, I will have to check it out. I totally trust your taste lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
Lol! Thanks! Truly top notch scents! They make me want to lick the air.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
28 May 21
There is one thing I noticed, expensive products must never been bought in cheap stores, you pay more there.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
29 May 21
@DianneN I had a look once because I could not find something at my usual store, but I decided not to buy. As they do not sell them often, they are old.
DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I never bought expensive products in cheap stores. Heard those products are old, too.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
28 May 21
that is nice! good that you are able to buy them in their regular price with free shipping
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 May 21
@DianneN good to know that
DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I lucked out, thankfully.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
28 May 21
That sounds great. Enjoy the scent.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246815)
• United States
28 May 21
I love them all!
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