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Boots monopoly

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  • 29-06-2010 11:44pm
    #1
    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭


    Don't you think there should be more shops like boots in this town? This is crazy -one chemist on main street crowded like crazy! Ok, you can buy shampoo or soap in tesco, but there is much more stuff ladies need. So why there is nothing more? :mad:


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    [Deleted User]
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    So you want more boots?


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    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    actually another boots would be really handy and I've often thought that myself.

    I really like boots brand stuff for lots of things.


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    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Maja


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So you want more boots?

    -not boots necessarily, doesn't matter -any bigger shop with stuff like boots sales. I cant belive there is just one in city center!


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    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭Steyr


    Maja wrote: »
    -not boots necessarily, doesn't matter -any bigger shop with stuff like boots sales. I cant belive there is just one in city center!

    What are ya like, there is another Chemist beside BT's that does some lines along like boots and plenty of spots in city center. What exactly are you looking for?


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    #6
    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Maja


    - maybe there is plenty ( I dont know them and I think I know this town), but what about other parts of town?


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    Mr.Mister
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    I agree,a second Boots would be VERY handy.

    Also,another Tesco.


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    Steyr
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    Maja wrote: »
    - maybe there is plenty ( I dont know them and I think I know this town), but what about other parts of town?

    Why dont you go have a look !:pac:

    Nah sure just ask here we will help you.:)


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    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭Steyr


    Mr.Mister wrote: »

    Also,another Tesco.

    No thanks.


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    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Maja


    Steyr wrote: »
    Why dont you go have a look !:pac:

    Nah sure just ask here we will help you.:)

    -my sight is fine, thanks. :cool: this is rediculous how crowded that shop is. I have to go there like once a month to buy some make up and other cosmetis and this is crazy! Last time I wasnt abble to get to some shelfs it was so packed!


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    Mr.Mister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 362 ✭✭Mr.Mister


    Maja wrote: »
    -my sight is fine, thanks. :cool: this is rediculous how crowded that shop is. I have to go there like once a month to buy some make up and other cosmetis and this is crazy! Last time I wasnt abble to get to some shelfs it was so packed!

    Tampons? hehehe


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    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Maja


    Mr.Mister wrote: »
    Tampons? hehehe

    -yeah, tampons to... :cool: ( this stuff i can by in supermarket )


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    Mr.Mister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 362 ✭✭Mr.Mister


    Just how it's conveniently once a month you go in there...


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    Mrs OBumble
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    There are at least three other chemists in the Shop St area (maybe more, 3 is all I'm 100% of from memory). Another in the Eyre Square Centre, another across the other side of Eyre Square, etc.

    So no, I don't think we need another one!


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    Mr.Mister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 362 ✭✭Mr.Mister


    JustMary wrote: »
    There are at least three other chemists in the Shop St area (maybe more, 3 is all I'm 100% of from memory). Another in the Eyre Square Centre, another across the other side of Eyre Square, etc.

    So no, I don't think we need another one!

    For me Boots is handy for the 3 for 2 offers on my deodorant. I buy the fcuk stuff so to get one free is great.


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    TheCosmicFrog
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    Maja wrote: »
    -not boots necessarily...
    Maja wrote: »
    - maybe there is plenty
    Maja wrote: »
    -my sight is fine, thanks
    Maja wrote: »
    -yeah, tampons to...

    I must ask, what's up with the preceding hyphen (-)?


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    Maja
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭Maja


    JustMary wrote: »
    There are at least three other chemists in the Shop St area (maybe more, 3 is all I'm 100% of from memory). Another in the Eyre Square Centre, another across the other side of Eyre Square, etc.

    So no, I don't think we need another one!

    The other chemists doesnt have what i need,

    So yes, I think we need another one! :rolleyes:


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    Maja
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    TheCosmicFrog wrote: »
    I must ask, what's up with the preceding hyphen (-)?

    :rolleyes:


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    #19
    toadfly
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    Boots are meant to be coming to Headford Rd near Woodies. Into Chartbusters old unit.


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    Xiney
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    TillyGirl wrote: »
    Boots are meant to be coming to Headford Rd near Woodies. Into Chartbusters old unit.

    that'd be great news if it's true!


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    dmcg90
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    Forget Boots, though I wouldn't mind a Superdrug.


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    #22
    Xiney
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    any big chemists with own brand products would be lovely. Superdrug would be fantastic - but I didn't know there were any in the Republic?


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    toadfly
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    Xiney wrote: »
    that'd be great news if it's true!

    Are you doubting my sources?!!! :D

    Ya Boots or Superdrug over this side would be brilliant.


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    dmcg90
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    Xiney wrote: »
    any big chemists with own brand products would be lovely. Superdrug would be fantastic - but I didn't know there were any in the Republic?

    Theres one in Letterkenny, cheap enough too. Also does Diet Coke with Lemon/Lime and Cherry Coke... mmm cherry coke.


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    kodute
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    Whats wrong with all the other chemists/pharmacies in galway?

    Are ye actively trying to put local people out of business by supporting multinationals and their unsustainable low price practises?


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    toadfly
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    kodute wrote: »
    Whats wrong with all the other chemists/pharmacies in galway?

    Are ye actively trying to put local people out of business by supporting multinationals and their unsustainable low price practises?

    I love Boots, the small chemist cant compete but thats not my fault because I choose to shop in Boots. Why should I pay more for the same item with far less choice of products?


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    Xiney
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    kodute wrote: »
    Whats wrong with all the other chemists/pharmacies in galway?

    Are ye actively trying to put local people out of business by supporting multinationals and their unsustainable low price practises?

    if the other chemists would sell off brand products I'd go to them, but they don't.


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    kodute
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    TillyGirl wrote: »
    I love Boots, the small chemist cant compete but thats not my fault because I choose to shop in Boots. Why should I pay more for the same item with far less choice of products?

    Supporting local economy, personalised service, evil corporations. etc

    Similar reasons to go to a local greengrocer or down the market to buy veg instead of Lidl or tesco. Obviously lacking the "its healthier" argument.

    I would have expected the Galway forum users especially to hold this type of altenative/green/leftist view. Surprised tbh.


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    snubbleste
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    kodute wrote: »
    I would have expected the Galway forum users especially to hold this type of altenative/green/leftist view. Surprised tbh.

    You obviously missed our long devoted threads of adoration marking the arrival of BurgerKing and KFC.


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    Xiney
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    I support local business when it's not ripping me off.

    Sometimes I pay a bit more in a local business but the personalised service and so on is worth it. I've never found the extortionate premiums charged by local chemists to be justified in that regard.


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    #31
    kodute
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    snubbleste wrote: »
    You obviously missed our long devoted threads of adoration marking the arrival of BurgerKing and KFC.

    I suppose that comment was tongue in cheek; I saw the tasty horse thread! :D


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