Target: $25; Vons: $55

[gategrrl]

The Guy likes to take supplements for his joints, particularly Osteo Bi-Flex brand glucosamine chondroitin.

I went to Target first to pick up some stuff like shampoo, a dog comb (misplaced Goldy's other comb, darn it) and Benedryl, again for Goldy. I stopped by the supplement aisle to see what Target was charging for a bottle of Osteo Bi-Flex. For the 120 pill bottle, they priced it at $25.34. Okay, not too bad, but I had a $5 coupon from Vons for the same brand burning a hole in my purse.

Off I went to my next stop, the Vons kitty-cornered from Target. The pricing on the shelf said something like $48 for two bottles (of the same stuff, same bottle, etc). So I picked up two bottles. At check-out, they rang up to $110! For TWO bottles of this stuff! I returned one right away, but didn't realize how much they were individually, and ended up standing for 20 minutes at the service counter waiting to return the other bottle.

Cripes. $55 for ONE bottle of this stuff. I told the woman behind the service counter it was $25 at Target. Sheesh. I'm not getting any more OTC medical supplies from Vons after this. Even with coupons.

I guess Vons has to raise its prices on some products, or they lose lots of money. They've had a lot of sales recently.

Comments

[gategrrl.livejournal.com]

One thing I forgot to mention--it is derived from shellfish, so if you're allergic to that ingredient, it might not be a good idea to take it. Read the label carefully.

[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

Oh hmm... I don't actually eat any seafood at all. My sister is allergic to shellfish and I do get itchy when around it but I don't know if that is more a 'I'm totally grossed out' kind of thing. :P Perhaps I'll mention it to my doctor first before I take it.