But some of the items are fine.veteran+ wrote: ↑March 14th, 2024, 9:28 am "We can say what we want but these stores are an important source of various consumable/household goods and when areas already have few choices, a closure is not good. I am talking basic everyday things like paper products, dish soap, etc. Forget the other nonessential stuff like party supplies and cheap toys, candy, etc."
You seem to often advocate for pyrrhic victory scenarios.
Better have than nothing at all?
The Dawn or Palmolive sold there is the same as anywhere else. Palmolive is currently 8.7 ounces at 1.25 and that is a better deal than grocers or drugstores regular prices.
The bottle of Softsoap liquid soap sold there for 1.25 that is $2+ at grocers or drugstores is the same as anywhere else.
The bottle of 70% Swan brand Rubbing Alcohol that is 1.25 there is the same exact one that has private label of various grocers and drugstores and sells for $2 to $3.
Take it out of the neighborhood and what is left?
They do have some useful essential goods they sell that are the same product as anywhere else. And the smaller size products can be convenient for singles or those living in small spaces or those who don't want to stockpile. Or elderly people who can't handle a 64oz drum of lower cost per ounce dish liquid.
Also on the above items I describe they make little profit. If any.