Target

Sucker Alert!
I really like Target and agree with John H. whole-​heartedly about avoiding Wally World but every now and then they test my patience (see previous review).
A few weeks back I bought a huge package of paper towels because the sign said «$ 5 Target gift card with purchase». Found out by the time I was at the register that I didn’t read the fine print and it was with the purchase of TWO. OK; lesson learned… or was it?
After the storm swept though our area in June, I went there to buy batteries. Figured we’d get scalped because after a power outage most stores don’t discount batteries. Was momentarily pleased to see the sign again: «$ 5 gift card with purchase.» This time I was ready for them and read the next few lines of small print: «With purchase of two.» Aha! They weren’t going to sucker me again so I bought two since the $ 5 gift card would make even two packages a good deal.” Got to the checkout counter and there were several people behind me. Asked for my gift card and the clerk said «You don’t qualify.» Too embarrassed with a crowd behind me so I paid and parked my cart. Went back to the batterie stand and read the fine print at the bottom of the sign: «With any Crayola purchase» What? Who buys crayons with batteries? Target you are a good store in many respects but you suckered me again.
Color me red.

So, it was one of those weeks, meaning I was working on my so-​called day off, and thought of two or three things I really should pick up at Walmart, except that the Walmart parking lot had a construction fence and a detour right and left and about 1000 too many cars. I could have shift-​numbered every character on the top row of my keypad in exasperation. Or, I could simply drive a half-​mile north to Target, for which I opted.
Target had everything I needed, and great signage to help me find it: dog food in pet supplies, rain-​x wiper blades in automotive, a few food items in grocery, and a small notebook in office supplies. Clean, well organized, and nearly no waiting at check out. When poor parking and colossal crowds and long lines are too much for your cheapness gene, skip Glen Carbon’s version of Sam Walton’s dream, and drive to Target.

Target is a one-​stop shop, especially now that they’ve started carrying a larger variety of fresh and frozen food items. I rarely ever come here for the groceries but it is nice when you realize all of a sudden that you needed a gallon of milk but have already done your grocery shopping and just stopping by Target to pick up a couple of office supplies or even a blu-​ray to watch for the night. The main reason why I came in here recently (though I do frequent Target) is for their nice selection of Keurig K-​cups for a very reasonable price (for example, a box of 16 k-​cups for $ 10.99 for Nantucket, Donut House, Green mountain coffee, etc, and Starbucks box for $ 12.99). I’ve gone somewhere else to check out their prices before buying any and found that Target had the best prices. So, I ended up buying a lot of different types of coffees and teas and picked up some other necessary home items I forgot about while grocery shopping.
Lastly, Targets are organized and most of their stores are structured the same way so if you’ve gone to one and they’ve rearranged it, chances are, the others will also be rearranged in the same manner.

I’m a HUGE Target fan and my neighbor warned me that this is the oldest Target in America. While it may not be the oldest, it definitely needs to catch up to the times. All the Targets that I’m used to going to had the grocery section already built in, plus a Starbeez. This location doesn’t have either. I still love Target, though. Being the bargain hunter that I am, I love to walk around the back of the aisles and look for the clearance items. Sometimes you find some pretty awesome stuff back there! I hope they remodel this one soon because it’s the closest one to me. Other than that, it’s still a great store. I would much rather go here than Walmart and their prices aren’t that much different on most things. Plus, it’s better quality.

I really like Target, especially over the other department stores. This Target seems to be a bit outdated and smaller compared to the others I’ve been to. All in all it is a good place to shop.