My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
I don't know how it is where you live, but in Philadelphia we have three drugstore chains - Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS.
The order of my favorite to least favorite is as follows:
#1 Walgreens (love it a lot)
#2 Rite Aid (like it for certain things)
#3 CVS (can't stand it for MANY things)
Yes, I am a huge Walgreens fan because I like the brands they carry. Their reward points system is easy to use, and I also find that Walgreens offers the best prices and has awesome BOGO sales on a variety of products.
I like Rite Aid for certain things, such as their frequent sales on laundry detergent, because I'm sure you all know how expensive laundry detergent can be. I swear to God, I think it's cheaper to buy new clothes rather than spend money on washing them.
I can't stand CVS for many things and only shop there because my health insurance company partners with them when it comes to drug prescription discounts and certain healthcare products. But other than that, I find it the most irritating place to shop. I don't like the "vibe" at CVS. Not to mention, they are the HIGHEST priced drugstore in this city. And their ExtraBucks Rewards are a JOKE because you have to jump through hoops and do backflips in order to activate them. Their ExtraCare coupons are a joke as well. In fact, every time I get the five billion coupons that are attached to my receipt, I immediately tear them off and throw them in the nearest trash can.
And speaking of coupons, here's a perfect example of a CVS receipt. When other companies are trying to be more "earth conscious" and not waste paper or use plastic bags, CVS seems to be on some other planet.
You could literally wallpaper the states of Texas and Alaska with this receipt...
And another thing I find annoying about CVS is the self-checkout system.
I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the advantage of using self-checkout because it's much faster than waiting in line for a cashier who is moving at a snail's pace because they are too busy texting on their cellphone during work hours?!?! I mean, God forbid you interrupt them before they hit the send button.
To be honest, I actually prefer self-checkout and don't have a problem using it in most stores. However, at CVS, the self-checkout system is not only confusing, but it's also the LOUDEST in prompting you through the process. It SCREAMS at you at the top of its lungs. It sounds a lot like how my Italian grandmother used to scream at the dinner table...
"PLACE YOUR ITEM IN THE BAGGING AREA!!"
"YOUR TOTAL IS $450.68!!"
"SYSTEM PROCESSING...PLEASE WAIT!!"
"PLEASE WAIT!! HELP IS ON THE WAY!!
"FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PIN PAD!!"
Additionally, I don't like the questions they ask on the screen before you complete your checkout. Such as, they ask if you would like to round up your total purchase and donate the money to one of their charities. I feel like saying, "No, but how about CVS donating some money to the "Let's Not Waste Long Paper Receipts Charity"?
And remember...
"PLEASE WAIT!! HELP IS ON THE WAY!!
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Have a faaaaaabulous rest of your week, y'all! 💗
*What's your favorite and least favorite drugstore chain?
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