Boots monopoly

Maja

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:

So you want more boots?

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.

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!

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?

Maja

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

Mr.Mister

I agree,a second Boots would be VERY handy.

Also,another Tesco.

Steyr

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.:)

Steyr

Mr.Mister wrote: »

Also,another Tesco.

No thanks.

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!

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

Maja

Mr.Mister wrote: »

Tampons? hehehe

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

Mr.Mister

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

Mrs OBumble

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!

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.

TheCosmicFrog

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 (-)?

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:

Maja

TheCosmicFrog wrote: »

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

:rolleyes:

toadfly

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

Xiney

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!

dmcg90

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

Xiney

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?

toadfly

Xiney wrote: »

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

Are you doubting my sources?!!!

Ya Boots or Superdrug over this side would be brilliant.

dmcg90

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.

kodute

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?

toadfly

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?

Xiney

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.

kodute

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.

snubbleste

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.

Xiney

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.

kodute

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!

Maja

kodute wrote: »

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

I dont know what my opinions about eating horses or KFC have to do with chemist schop? I 100% agree with Xiney -I would go to small local shops for sure, only if they would have similar offer and unfortunately they cant compare! More expensive -less choice. Sorry :cool:
ps: I support local fishermen and I dont buy any fish from Tesco! :rolleyes: (good enough?)

amiable

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?

There's a superdrug on william street in limerick
although some of the locals got excited when they saw the shop front going up

Toto Wolfcastle

dmcg90 wrote: »

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

If Boots in Galway has a sandwich/cold drinks section you should be able to get Cherry Coke there.

Xiney

janeybabe wrote: »

If Boots in Galway has a sandwich/cold drinks section you should be able to get Cherry Coke there.

I don't think it does. I've never seen it...

Toto Wolfcastle

Ah well, he'll have to stick with Letterkenny so.

snubbleste

Do ya miss galway at all at all janeybabe?

Toto Wolfcastle

Hmmm not really. I never really settled there. Nothing to do with the place, just a bad year for me.

I went back for a visit recently and I enjoyed it.

snubbleste

good!

kodute

Maja wrote: »

More expensive -less choice. Sorry :cool:
ps: I support local fishermen and I dont buy any fish from Tesco! :rolleyes: (good enough?)

Its clear you hate local businesses that can't compete with the economies of scale of such large multinationals!
I'd hate to live in your depressing, grey, soulless, 'walmart on every street corner' world. :pac:

Xiney

kodute wrote: »

Its clear you hate local businesses that can't compete with the economies of scale of such large multinationals!
I'd hate to live in your depressing, grey, soulless, 'walmart on every street corner' world. :pac:

come on, I don't think that's the truth at all.

the "local" chemists aren't selling anything different. They're just choosing to only sell a small amount of the same stuff that can be bought in boots - specifically the expensive, name brand stuff.

There is a big new tesco (50,000 square feet) opening in Oranmore

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2010/0630/1224273605535.html
No date given but it can't be long.

dolphin city

are you forgetting about flanagans down the road from boots and matt of flahertys up from boots and of course the supermarkets??

ronnie3585

Am I the only one who thought of this when I saw the title?

Xiney

Deleted User wrote: »

There is a big new tesco (50,000 square feet) opening in Oranmore

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2010/0630/1224273605535.html
No date given but it can't be long.

do you know if there will be a tesco petrol station?

Carolyyn

I think Boots is over rated, many items are more expensive there than in my local pharmacy, it’s always so crowded that I lose patience and can’t get out of it quick enough. I buy some of their own brands such as No. 7 pressed powder which is overpriced and you can’t buy a refill for it.
Boots along with a few other pharmacy chains and department stores have a monopoly on selling brands such as Clinique, Clairns. These products are overpriced and can be bought online, e.g. strawberrynet.com, for a fraction of the price.

Columc

kodute wrote: »

Its clear you hate local businesses that can't compete with the economies of scale of such large multinationals!
I'd hate to live in your depressing, grey, soulless, 'walmart on every street corner' world. :pac:

I am all up for supporting local businesses, but you also need to draw the line with what your willing to spend. Its both common and business sense to go around and find whats the best deal for yourself. Why should i go off and purchase items in a store were I can go 5 minutes awawy and get those exact items cheaper? This applies for Botos.

Now your whole shinagans with using greens and veg argument in here is non-sense. You cant put these two in the same category. Of course I would go off and purchase stuff from locals for this type of products. but this is due to them being fresher and better quality and me willing to pay for that more extra. But sure if another company goes out and i prefer their product more over then the product im getting and its cheaper. why in hell would i go and purchase the more less inferior product?

This is the world we live in. If you want to do well in a competitive market you need to offer something to value to the customers. Be in low prices, better quality ect.


ahh sure walmart has everything in its shop.. food, clothes,electronics, jewlery, chemist.

Maja

ronnie3585 wrote: »

Am I the only one who thought of this when I saw the title?

Maja

kodute wrote: »

Its clear you hate local businesses that can't compete with the economies of scale of such large multinationals!
I'd hate to live in your depressing, grey, soulless, 'walmart on every street corner' world. :pac:

:eek:

-yeah and thats why I dont like KFC, supermarkets and other "multi" chains.. you got me copletely wrong!
-depresing, grey, soulless world -yes thats exactly me! :rolleyes:

Columc

I always hate the people that are angry at companies because they are big.. damn you multi nationals <shakeing fist>. The reason they are big is because they are doing something right, people like their products and purchase stuff off them. Why harass companies for providing a service. If you dont like it, then dont goto to it and go give your business to companies you do like.

moonflower

I'd love it if we got a bigger Boots, ours is ridiculously small. A Superdrug would be amazing too. There's so many makeup brands you can't get in Galway such as Urban Decay (Debenhams sometimes has a time seletion of the giftsets), Barry M and Sleek.
I never shop in a pharmacy other than Boots unless they sell something Boots doesn't, Boots is much cheaper, has a better layout and has a loyalty card which is really handy.