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

[jennywren102.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I wish you luck with this. You'll be amazed at how good you feel--like feeling your age again. :)

I worked as a professional/indistrial housekeeper for over a decade and did some serious damage to some joints, both through repetitive motion and from impact injuries. Like you, I was feeling (and moving) like an old person while still in my 20's. Here it is 20 years later, and while I don't expect the damage to be undone life has become much more livable with Osteo Bi-Flex.

[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

That sounds like heaven!! To be able to move around without being in pain - or even to be in LESS pain - sounds wonderful. I really do hope I can try it and that my results are as positive! *crosses fingers*

[jennywren102.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers with you*

[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

*G* Thank you! ;)

[gategrrl.livejournal.com]

But remember--after you get clearance from your doctor, CHECK PRICES! It might even be cheaper online. Obviously, prices vary wildly from store to store. You don't want to get gypped.

I ended up buying the Target store brand for the same price, but with 80 extra pills in it. Hubby said that it was lacking a certain ingredient but he wasn't upset about it-he can add that through another pill.

[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

I will :D We don't have many places around here and the drugs through online in Canada tend to be even more expensive than buying it through a store but we have a few health food places too. Hopefully I can find it somewhere without having to give an arm and leg for it. ;)