MONEY $AVINGS: The 99¢ Store
When we think of 99¢, we think cheap. Generally speaking, we associate the word 'cheap' with either inexpensive and/or low-quality products. But...What if I told you, you can buy good quality products for less than $1? Well, you can. Allow me to explain...
Most of the well-known 99¢ Stores in the country have some of the best quality products in the market available for you. Places like "The Dollar Tree", "99¢ Only Stores", as well as some of the right-around-the-corner Asian 99¢ Stores carry brands in their aisles that are as good quality as the ones sold at chain stores and pharmacies like Target, WalMart, Rite Aid, CVS or Big Lots! You can even find products there that you would be able to find at websites like Cherry Culture. I am sure you are wondering why this is even possible and why won't they go to a bigger, better place like the chain stores we know and love. The answer is simple - money and field studies.
99¢ Stores are special stores. They offer general merchandise at a fixed rate of 99 cents. These stores are an exciting primary shopping destination for price-sensitive consumers. Inspite of the huge discount, the quality of the product is always maintained and allows customers to come in and shop regularly. Basically, what a 99¢ Store sells are liquidated products from stores that have closed down, overstock other companies did not purchase, discontinued items, and brand new lines that companies want to test with the public. This helps not only the consumer but also the companies releasing a brand new product by not investing in advertisement when they can simply allow people to spread the word if they are happy with the product. Once the company reaches the goal they set themselves with, they will release the product in a much bigger scale onto bigger, better-known stores.
So, now that we understand how the products end up at the 99¢ Store, we can see what products you are likely to find there and get an idea of what we can obtain for such an inexpensive price...
Left to Right: Jazz Bronzer in Capuccino; E.L.F. Lip Gloss Tin 3-Pack in Coconut Crazed, Frosting Fanatic & Cherry Bomb; NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencils in Black & White; Ten Beauty Silky Eye Pencils in Midnight Blue & Sierra; Aziza Powder Foundation in Latte; Santee Nail Polish in Summer French and Nail Lacquer Plus in Pink Slippers & Sweet Pink; Princessa Nail File; L.A. Colors 5-Color Palettes in Tea Time, Wine & Roses, Tease, and Wildflowers; Santee Liquid Eyeliner & Eye Pencil Combo in Black; Ten Beauty Silky Eye Collection in Winter Magic; Princessa Blush Brush; Colormates International Eye Shadow in Fancy II.
Left to Right: Lip Smackers Travel Mini in Fraise Strawberry; Select Lash False Lashes in Black S42 & Black S99; Cala Studio Soft & Easy Cosmetic Sponge Assortment; Just For You Professional Cosmetic Sponges 8-Pack; Coralite 100% Pure Cotton Squares; Paji Wild Bunch False Eyelashes 2-Pack.
Every single item pictured above was less than $1. As you can see, there are plenty of things we can find without breaking our budget. It's just a matter of taking the time to look around and finding what we are looking for and then some. In total, I spent $26 for all the items shown here (the pencils were 50¢ each) over the course of 2 months and ended up with loads of cosmetics that are good quality and inexpensive in price.
So, go to your local 99¢ Stores and take a look @ what they have. You may just find a diamond in the rough :)
Have fun shopping, ladies!!! ^_^
Most of the well-known 99¢ Stores in the country have some of the best quality products in the market available for you. Places like "The Dollar Tree", "99¢ Only Stores", as well as some of the right-around-the-corner Asian 99¢ Stores carry brands in their aisles that are as good quality as the ones sold at chain stores and pharmacies like Target, WalMart, Rite Aid, CVS or Big Lots! You can even find products there that you would be able to find at websites like Cherry Culture. I am sure you are wondering why this is even possible and why won't they go to a bigger, better place like the chain stores we know and love. The answer is simple - money and field studies.
99¢ Stores are special stores. They offer general merchandise at a fixed rate of 99 cents. These stores are an exciting primary shopping destination for price-sensitive consumers. Inspite of the huge discount, the quality of the product is always maintained and allows customers to come in and shop regularly. Basically, what a 99¢ Store sells are liquidated products from stores that have closed down, overstock other companies did not purchase, discontinued items, and brand new lines that companies want to test with the public. This helps not only the consumer but also the companies releasing a brand new product by not investing in advertisement when they can simply allow people to spread the word if they are happy with the product. Once the company reaches the goal they set themselves with, they will release the product in a much bigger scale onto bigger, better-known stores.
So, now that we understand how the products end up at the 99¢ Store, we can see what products you are likely to find there and get an idea of what we can obtain for such an inexpensive price...
Left to Right: Jazz Bronzer in Capuccino; E.L.F. Lip Gloss Tin 3-Pack in Coconut Crazed, Frosting Fanatic & Cherry Bomb; NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencils in Black & White; Ten Beauty Silky Eye Pencils in Midnight Blue & Sierra; Aziza Powder Foundation in Latte; Santee Nail Polish in Summer French and Nail Lacquer Plus in Pink Slippers & Sweet Pink; Princessa Nail File; L.A. Colors 5-Color Palettes in Tea Time, Wine & Roses, Tease, and Wildflowers; Santee Liquid Eyeliner & Eye Pencil Combo in Black; Ten Beauty Silky Eye Collection in Winter Magic; Princessa Blush Brush; Colormates International Eye Shadow in Fancy II.
Left to Right: Lip Smackers Travel Mini in Fraise Strawberry; Select Lash False Lashes in Black S42 & Black S99; Cala Studio Soft & Easy Cosmetic Sponge Assortment; Just For You Professional Cosmetic Sponges 8-Pack; Coralite 100% Pure Cotton Squares; Paji Wild Bunch False Eyelashes 2-Pack.
Every single item pictured above was less than $1. As you can see, there are plenty of things we can find without breaking our budget. It's just a matter of taking the time to look around and finding what we are looking for and then some. In total, I spent $26 for all the items shown here (the pencils were 50¢ each) over the course of 2 months and ended up with loads of cosmetics that are good quality and inexpensive in price.
So, go to your local 99¢ Stores and take a look @ what they have. You may just find a diamond in the rough :)
Have fun shopping, ladies!!! ^_^