Shopping is a major hobby of many Americans. You will find a large selection of products and you will be bombarded with advertisements encouraging you to buy all sorts of goods.
The following are some useful shopping hints:
Prices can vary tremendously from one store to the next since prices are not "fixed." Learn to be a good "comparison shopper" by checking the price at different stores, newspaper advertisements, and sale flyers.
Shop at discount stores (Wal-Mart, K-Mart) where items are usually (but not always) cheaper. Department store prices tend to be higher.
Wait for items to go "on sale." Sales are advertised online and in the daily newspaper, the Times Picayune. The Sunday edition is always full of sale ads.
When buying new items (such as a stereo, computer, or clothing) always save your receipt. If you are not completely satisfied with the product when you get it home, you may be able to return it for a full refund or store credit. Always ask what the store's refund policy is before making a major purchase.
You can buy used items at garage sales, using www.Craiglist.com (Links to an external site.)** to find local people selling their items, or by joining the Facebook groups: “Tulane Classifieds”. People who are moving or trying to get rid of accumulated items often hold a Garage Sale at their home or post their items to Craigslist or the Facebook forum. Look in Friday’s and Saturday's Times Picayune for locations of garage sales and get to the locations as early as possible to get the best items. You can purchase furniture, children's clothing, household goods, bicycles, and many items that are in good condition for a bargain price. REMEMBER TO BARGAIN FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE WHEN SHOPPING AT A GARAGE SALE. You must pay for garage sale items in cash and no refunds are permitted. Used items, especially furniture, may also be purchased at second-hand or “thrift” stores like Goodwill.
Bulletin Boards or notice boards around campus are also a place to look for items that students might be selling. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY ELECTRONIC GOODS AT THE DISCOUNT STORES ON CANAL STREET. These stores have a reputation for selling inferior goods.
Many international students utilize Tulane’s shuttle services to shop. All of the different routes and maps can be located here: http://www2.tulane.edu/universityservices/transportation/index.cfm (Links to an external site.)
Shopping Areas & Grocery Stores
Uptown
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Oak Street and Maple Street |
Magazine Street |
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Riverbend Area |
Riverside Shopping Center |
Downtown
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Canal Street |
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk |
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Canal Place Shopping Center |
Jefferson Parish (Metairie and Kenner)
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Lakeside Shopping Center |
Elmwood Shopping Center |
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Clearview Mall |
Esplanade Mall |
Drug Stores
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Rite Aid |
Castellon |
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Walgreens |
CVS |
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TU Student Health Center Pharmacy |
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Remember: Multiple locations exist, check online for the nearest location to you. The larger supermarkets may also have pharmacies as do discount stores like K-Mart and Wal-Mart. |
Supermarkets
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Wal-Mart |
Winn-Dixie |
Trader Joe’s Metairie |
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Whole Foods |
Breaux Mart |
Rouses |
Ethnic and Organic Markets
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International Markets International market Cost Plus World Market |
Asian Markets Golden City Asian Food Market Oriental Market |
Slavic Market Eastern European Foods Grocery |
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Middle Eastern Markets Mona's Cafe & Deli Kased Brothers Halal |
Italian Markets Central Grocery Nor-Joe Importing |
Jewish/Kosher Markets Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery Stein's Market & Deli |
Latin American Markets
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Norma’s Supermarket (504) 338-8035 |
Ideal Discount Market (504) 822-4232 |
Regla Store (504) 485-6494 |
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Norma’s Sweets Bakery (504) 309-5401 |
Alberto’s Latin Grocery (504) 457-4335 |
Union Supermarket (504) 469-1861 |
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Angela’s Latin Grocery (504) 464-0052 |
Los Lainez (504) 885-6561 |
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Organic/Natural Markets
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Crescent City Farmers Market |
Whole Foods Market (504) 899-9119 |
Trader Joe’s Metairie (504) 899-9283 |
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New Orleans Food Co-Op (504) 264-5579 |
Robert Fresh Market (504) 488-0536 |
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From The Boat To You (504) 914-4509 |
Big Fisherman Seafood (504) 897-9907 |
Jefferson Seafood Shack (504) 833-0300 |
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Crump’s Seafood Market (504) 827-2804
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Deanie's Seafood Market (504) 835-4638 |
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** CRAIGSLIST DISCLAIMER: Craigslist is open to anyone on the internet, not just at Tulane. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Only deal locally, face-to-face — follow this one rule and avoid 99% of scam attempts. DO NOT EXTEND PAYMENT TO ANYONE YOU HAVE NOT MET IN PERSON!
**These businesses are only suggestions. New shops and restaurants open all the time, and existing ones may move locations or close. Always check online before you go!
