Comments on: Scan it: Walgreens vs. Duane Reade http://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/ Food, restaurants, shopping and cheap fun on a budget in Brooklyn NYC Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kathttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-17251 Kat Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:23:08 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-17251 This post is great for people who like to comparison shop! This post is great for people who like to comparison shop!

]]> By: A prescription price-check, insurance be damned | Brokelynhttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-16836 A prescription price-check, insurance be damned | Brokelyn Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:06:13 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-16836 [...] prices can vary without the insurance card. We set forth on an out-of-pocket price-check of a few Brooklyn pharmacies. Here’s how they stack [...] [...] prices can vary without the insurance card. We set forth on an out-of-pocket price-check of a few Brooklyn pharmacies. Here’s how they stack [...]

]]> By: Content is king, and everyone wants the crown | Inverted Soapboxhttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-16250 Content is king, and everyone wants the crown | Inverted Soapbox Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:11:42 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-16250 [...] volunteer. That means all of this, the deal hunting, the Ikea-trekking, the pruno-making, the secret shopping, is undertaken because we believe in the mission: that brokeness, lack of income, rent hikes, [...] [...] volunteer. That means all of this, the deal hunting, the Ikea-trekking, the pruno-making, the secret shopping, is undertaken because we believe in the mission: that brokeness, lack of income, rent hikes, [...]

]]> By: Brokelyn is on vacation! | Brokelynhttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-16011 Brokelyn is on vacation! | Brokelyn Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:01:08 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-16011 [...] you like the Brokelyn road test? Free date ideas? Secret tips for living cheaply? Do you live in a neighborhood that doesn’t [...] [...] you like the Brokelyn road test? Free date ideas? Secret tips for living cheaply? Do you live in a neighborhood that doesn’t [...]

]]> By: Broke-tographers, we need your lenses | Brokelynhttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-13612 Broke-tographers, we need your lenses | Brokelyn Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:09:31 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-13612 [...] problem with all the incredible Brokelyn-approved stuff out there is that there aren’t always the enthusiastically-willing eyes, ears, pens and [...] [...] problem with all the incredible Brokelyn-approved stuff out there is that there aren’t always the enthusiastically-willing eyes, ears, pens and [...]

]]> By: Kathttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-13306 Kat Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:17:22 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-13306 I always get my contact lens solution at Target - WAY cheaper than Walgreens, DR, CVS and Rite Aid. A two-pack of generic multipurpose solution is about $6 if I remember correctly. I might have to try Bed Bath and Beyond next! I always get my contact lens solution at Target – WAY cheaper than Walgreens, DR, CVS and Rite Aid. A two-pack of generic multipurpose solution is about $6 if I remember correctly. I might have to try Bed Bath and Beyond next!

]]> By: Joehttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-13053 Joe Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:07:21 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-13053 CVS remains the worst. CVS remains the worst.

]]> By: jamieThttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-12944 jamieT Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:48:13 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-12944 Bed Bath & Beyond on 6th is THE BEST. After spending 2 days going to Duane Reade & Target in Brooklyn, and coming up empty handed because items were either overpriced (DR) or not there (Targay i'm lookin at you), I decided to make my way to the city on the wknd to get my Heath + Beauty Aid fix. Shavers, toothbrushes, face cream, Airborne-- all were super super CHEAP! And i had a coupon! (BB&B takes their coupons they send out in the mail, even if they're expired. The coupons I had on me were from 2008 and 2009). I spent about $70 stocking up on items, and would've bought more but it would've been to heavy to carry home. (they do deliver, but i can't remember the policy right now)Regarding your comparison btwn DR & Walgreens, I'm very surprised at the results. I always thought Walgreens was cheaper. I also thought Walgreens was more aesthetically pleasing. Guess it depends on the location? But I do agree on the quality/variety of Walgreens generic items, as well as the random "As Seen on TV" type items you can find there. Bed Bath & Beyond on 6th is THE BEST. After spending 2 days going to Duane Reade & Target in Brooklyn, and coming up empty handed because items were either overpriced (DR) or not there (Targay i’m lookin at you), I decided to make my way to the city on the wknd to get my Heath + Beauty Aid fix. Shavers, toothbrushes, face cream, Airborne– all were super super CHEAP! And i had a coupon! (BB&B takes their coupons they send out in the mail, even if they’re expired. The coupons I had on me were from 2008 and 2009). I spent about $70 stocking up on items, and would’ve bought more but it would’ve been to heavy to carry home. (they do deliver, but i can’t remember the policy right now)

Regarding your comparison btwn DR & Walgreens, I’m very surprised at the results. I always thought Walgreens was cheaper. I also thought Walgreens was more aesthetically pleasing. Guess it depends on the location? But I do agree on the quality/variety of Walgreens generic items, as well as the random “As Seen on TV” type items you can find there.

]]> By: dannybhttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-12940 dannyb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:05:33 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-12940 I frequently shop at the Walgreens reviewed in this column, the one on Union and Montrose. How could you have left out the $1 bottles of White Rain body wash and shampoos? I frequently shop at the Walgreens reviewed in this column, the one on Union and Montrose. How could you have left out the $1 bottles of White Rain body wash and shampoos?

]]> By: Nabe News: February 25 - Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chroniclehttp://www.brokelyn.com/secret-shopper-duane-reade-vs-walgreens/comment-page-1/#comment-12928 Nabe News: February 25 - Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:43:28 +0000 http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=14939#comment-12928 [...] hosted an unofficial price comparison between Walgreens and Duane Reade, and discovered that the former is slightly cheaper [...] [...] hosted an unofficial price comparison between Walgreens and Duane Reade, and discovered that the former is slightly cheaper [...]

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