FlyerTalk Forums - The "Corner Liquor Store"

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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 19018562)

Who shops there? What do you buy? (I understand that many of you do not have such types of store because your state or province knows better.)

There's one on the corner, which I rarely go into. A couple of days ago, wanting some fizzy water, I grabbed a 1.25L bottle of Crystal Geyser - no price marked clearly in the cooler. $2.89. :eek::eek::eek: I paid, and left. I've never bought a foodstuff in there, and my usual visit is once every 6 months or so for a lotto ticket. I've never bought any alcohol there, either, although I'm sure some of those wines that get the nice morning sun through the window are delicious. Occasionally, a house guest will run to the corner for some beer, as we rarely have any in the house.

I know that some of these sorts of places might have a nice deli counter and make good sandwiches. Not the case here.

So, do you shop at the corner liquor store?

Since I live in the East Bay as well, I actually visit three stores, but each with a specific reason.

1- I go to one since it is the only place which I have actually won on lottery tickets.

2- One store still have the best beer prices on what I generally buy.

3- One store consistently has better liquor prices on vodkas, tequila, and bourbon than every other store near me, even Trader Joe's and a BevMo under .5 mile away. I have also been able to barter at this store if I buy over three or more bottles.