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Title: Malls or individual retail stores?
Post by: melodylogan45 on October 25, 2016, 05:06:11 am
Do you prefer to shop at indoor shopping malls or individual retail stores? I prefer
malls because i can go from store to store without  getting to cold or hot because i am
Not out doors. There are stores, restaurants, movie theatre and rest rooms
all under one roof. They Also have lockers for our coats and boots.

I like the convience of malls,  Although, i do still go to retail stores outside
of the mall.
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Post by: NicoleFusion on October 25, 2016, 06:51:14 am
Our mall is horrible, and they generally seem on the decline.  So retail stores.
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Post by: thoughtparticles on October 25, 2016, 07:06:31 am
A local business if possible, but so many of those have been closed thanks to malls and national chain stores, so I usually just get what I want online. UNLESS it's an item I'd rather see in person like shoes, then it's an individual store... albeit a chain...
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Post by: froggylover227 on October 25, 2016, 07:39:05 am
It depends. If I'm looking for something specific and want to just get in and get out, I will go to a retail store. But if I'm browsing for several items, bored, or just want to window shop, I'll hit up my local mall.
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Post by: Penwoir on October 25, 2016, 07:46:05 am
It mainly depends on what I'm looking for. If I want a specific something, I will go to a store which specializes in that item. If I'm looking for a birthday gift for instance, but I don't really know where to start, I will go to a mall where there are lots of shops. I must admit I'm more inclined to go to a mall nearer to Christmas time when there are decorations galore and everyone is in the spending spirit! One thing I love to do in a mall is visit the eateries, particularly the Mongolian BBQ which my kids love. Then, we make a day of it!
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Post by: lvstephanie on October 25, 2016, 09:07:00 am
Being from the state that started malls, I can definitely understand why.... Our MN winters get so cold sometimes that you hate having to be outside any more than you have to. Thus going to a mall where you can get all of your shopping done all in one building seems like a God-send. I think that's why the Super Walmarts and Super Targets are so popular up here too.
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on October 25, 2016, 09:22:37 am
I haven't been to an indoor mall in years.  It used to be where we, as teenagers, used to hang out.
What is becoming trendy out here in So Cal are outdoor malls that have the stores right on the street. They are quite fancy.   

I prefer individual stores... except during Christmas time, then I like the ambiance of the outdoor malls.
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Post by: ghunter on October 25, 2016, 10:00:33 am
I go wherever the bargains are, I like the malls but sometimes they are a little price high
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Post by: judylucas on October 25, 2016, 03:07:21 pm
Our mall leaves a lot to be desired  mostly empty spaces  and very little stores ao I do a lot on line
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Post by: pkrahmer on October 25, 2016, 03:36:40 pm
the malls around here are basically empty.I am also not a big shopper. ireally prefer the individual retail store. :pumpkin: :pumpkin: :peace: :wave:
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Post by: hawkeye3210 on October 25, 2016, 06:49:34 pm
Malls, but I prefer to shop online.
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Post by: snuggleycutejc on October 25, 2016, 06:51:44 pm
Everything is expensive, and different, I go anyone that offers me a good deal.  :pumpkin:
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Post by: Tresbn00 on October 25, 2016, 07:32:12 pm
Neither! My family sees what they want and I buy it on line, from the comfort of my own home. I avoid crowds, Nasty people, Gas expense, other cars causing damage to my car, forty minutes of drive time to and from the mall, sales tax, a wider choice of options, extremely rare is the internet out of stock. I don't deal with burned out sales people and never settle for the next best thing.  I am rarely a victim to impulse buying when online and if I am it is because ten other items matching my purchase are offered or items that other people have purchased when buying my item of interest. There doesn't appear to be any need to push crummy items that people do not want based on sales quotas. I don't give money to overly capitalized box shops. So neither is my overly explained answer. If I really had to I would go to a small boutique shop.
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Post by: 12amos on October 25, 2016, 09:43:49 pm
I prefer malls.  At malls I can browse as much as I want in a variety of stores all located under one continuous roof.  Also find different venues for whatever I might need.   :) :) :) :)
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Post by: nadinastarr on October 25, 2016, 09:58:49 pm
It depends on location. For instance, we have several local malls, but I may only hit up one or two stores to get items. If I have a game plan, like getting a bunch of stuff, I will check to see where the nearest store is. Where I live, there are 3 malls nearby, but still is some distance to drive. They have a variety of stores in them, but I would say the one I frequent the most is only a few miles away. It has a huge Barnes and Noble in it.
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Post by: jmc1982 on October 31, 2016, 12:43:25 pm
I much rather go to an individual store.  They may get a little crowed as well but malls for me can be overwhelming. 
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Post by: bigedshult on October 31, 2016, 01:08:17 pm
which ever has what I need at th etime
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Post by: ancmetro on October 31, 2016, 01:14:05 pm

    I usually go after quality products...mall or retail store, I will be there.
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Post by: dreamyxo on October 31, 2016, 08:20:36 pm
Doesn't matter to me depends on what store I need to go to.  I live five minutes from a mall but I rarely go there.
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Post by: tuyetmai on October 31, 2016, 10:18:56 pm
I like to go the mall more, there will be more section for me.
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Post by: fjaz1 on October 31, 2016, 11:43:22 pm
I have that under my roof when I shop online 8)
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Post by: gaby_ro_2004 on November 01, 2016, 06:34:35 am
It depends where is located.
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Post by: beatsdrop on November 01, 2016, 11:21:03 am
Yeah, it depends on what I want but I prefer online shopping.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on November 01, 2016, 10:02:48 pm
i like individual stores better ,,,,,,,,,,,, :pumpkin:
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Post by: patapon555 on November 02, 2016, 08:23:47 pm
Online retail is the way to go. I rarely shop in the store anymore.
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Post by: lguzman1 on November 02, 2016, 09:05:48 pm
Well I shop where they are sales.