Urbanpioneer Member Username: Urbanpioneer
Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 6:02 pm: | |
I'm curious as to how many people shop entirely in Detroit or nearly so. How do you do it? I estimate as much as 85 percent of my shopping is in Detroit. Groceries and daily staples are university foods/King Cole Foods outside Boston-Edison, Eastern Market and my garden. CVS has my other staples. There is Home Depot and local hardware stores. We have Barnes and Noble. Where I do "cheat" is probably on clothing where the Internet is useful and on "specialty" products that no matter where I lived I'd have to go to a special store. The one other exception is the Home Depot in Detroit is a mess and a madhouse, and I usually find a better variety and much better customer service at Lowes. |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2801 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 6:18 pm: | |
You could do what you describe, you have to work at it and it does help justify retail in the City and keep it open. I went on the www.detroittourconnections.com Christmas shopping tour with my wife last year and we bought about 2/3 of our Christmas gifts in the CBD. And it was great fun |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 645 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 6:19 pm: | |
I don't, I usually go out to Roseville, Clinton Township, Eastpointe or Harper Woods. However, I shop at Glory for groceries, Beauty Supplies in the city, CVS, The Liquor Store, The Gas Station, Bel-Air (for my clothing at Forman Mills), 7-Mack, and every now and then 7-Gratiot and Warren/Conner (For the FootLocker's, Rainbow's, etc.). (Message edited by DetroitRise on November 14, 2007) |
Lowereast Member Username: Lowereast
Post Number: 18 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 9:26 am: | |
I try to do all of my shopping in the city. Groceries have been a little more challenging thanks to the Jefferson Farmer Jack closing, but I still make it happen. I did all of my Christmas shopping in town last year. I will continue the trend this year too |
Boshna Member Username: Boshna
Post Number: 190 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:30 am: | |
Eastern Market is an amazing resource. |
Neilr Member Username: Neilr
Post Number: 605 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 11:41 am: | |
I like to give gift certificates from Rafal Spice as presents. |
Pete Member Username: Pete
Post Number: 102 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:53 pm: | |
On the Detroit Home Depot topic, I tried to do all I could to get everything I needed from the Detroit Home Depot for a basement project, but the price per sheet of drywall was almost a full dollar more than the Home Depot on 12 Mile in Madison Heights. On a large project such as I was doing, it added up to a significant amount of money, so I just had it delivered from Madison Heights. Then, I decided to at least rent the drywall lift from the Detroit store, but when I went there they told me they don't have any for rent, while again Madison Heights has five. So, I had to trek up there again. I did what I could, but it was a pain in the ass. I was trying to get my stuff from Dewey's Do-It center on Schaffer (where I got all of the materials for rebuilding my garage), but I couldn't even find them listed in the phone book anymore. Are they out of business? |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 674 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:56 pm: | |
Home Depot is corporate crap all around. You 2 would be better off shopping at your local Detroi Ace or TrueValu. |
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn
Post Number: 641 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:59 pm: | |
For personal needs, I shop basically 100% in the city. Keep in mind that I rent, so I don't have to buy appliances... -University provides my vegetarian food, and basics -Honey Bee provides my mid-week vegetables, and mexican food -Eastern market provides fruit -R. Hert provides cheese -Rafel provides my spices & dried asian foods (like springroll wrappers) -Avalon provides my bread -Of course there is always Springwells for a few nice odds and ends [THAT IS ALL MY FOOD - NOW OTHER STUFF] -3rd Avenue / Brookes Lumber for ALL my hardware, lumber, industrial art supplies -Utrect for my art supplies -Kinkos on woodward for copies -Marwell's / Staples on jefferson for office supplies + school supplies -Value World + Salvation Army Clothes -Bureau: homegoods (like a salt shaker, strainer) -Shoes: BCK -Bike Supplies: Back Alley + Bike Tech I only use my car to go to staples/visit my mom (both on eastside of detroit) + I only leave this town all together to visit Grandma... or go on a trip... I don't know... am I missing something? |
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill
Post Number: 382 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 1:42 pm: | |
I buy about 80% of grocery/drug store needs in the city. Eastern Market, Harbortown, Honey Bee, and CVS. hardware at Busy Bee in Eastern Market when possible. Delicacies at Hirts, Rocky Peanut and Girmack Nuts , Meats at Gratiot Central Market ( great butchers and prices), Wine at Cost Plus ( great prices and service), Books at Borders, small stuff at Dollar Store on Lafayette, take out at 1 of 20 places in the area. With the exception of Honey Bee and Harbortown its all within walking distance, thats why Lafayette Park is such a great area to live in. Its very self contained, blows a hole totally in the "you have no conveniences Downtown" crowds' attitude. They drive to all of these types of needs in the burbs where they live,, always has me scratching my head when I hear that. Clothing etc?? I either internet shop or drive 20 mins to Troy, Dearborn or eastwards,, the same time it took me to get there when I lived in Huntington Woods (Message edited by DetroitBill on November 15, 2007) |
Erikd Member Username: Erikd
Post Number: 940 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:27 am: | |
I buy the vast majority of my clothes in downtown Detroit. Brooks Brothers, in the RenCen, is on the higher end of the price scale, but they sell very nice stuff, especially dress shirts. The Jos A Bank store, also in the RenCen, has a great selection of mens clothing, from professional to casual, and you can find some great deals during their sales. The independent men's stores on Broadway and Randolph have great prices on shirts and ties, and they feature some items that you won't find in most chain stores. The City Warehouse, on Broadway, sells ties two for $30, and they are the coolest ties you will find. Every time I wear a tie from City Warehouse, I will hear 2 or 3 compliments on it. I never get compliments on my standard department store ties. |
3420 Member Username: 3420
Post Number: 154 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 9:10 am: | |
I really like City Warehouse. I have been there a few times. What happened to Mark England? |
Miketoronto Member Username: Miketoronto
Post Number: 747 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 10:11 am: | |
What are those stores on Broadway like? I had wanted to go into them when I was in Detroit, but from the shop windows they seemed like they only catered to 75 year old men and also seemed to cater more to the African American population. Would there be stuff in there that would cater to a 25 year old who likes to dress up????????? |
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 1254 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:08 am: | |
How many people striving so hard to shop in the CoD are also trying hard to avoid products made in China or heavens!... looking for products made in the USA or double heavens!... made in Detroit? |
Irunwscissors Member Username: Irunwscissors
Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:10 am: | |
Where would be a great place for women to shop for professional stylish clothing, shoes and accessories? |
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 1248 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:14 am: | |
Don't forget about Shop Detroit - December 1st. http://detroitsynergy.org/proj ects/shopdetroit |
Crawford Member Username: Crawford
Post Number: 154 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:42 am: | |
Urban Pioneer, since when does Detroit have a Barnes & Noble? I checked their website and they don't have a location listed. Are you referring to the Grosse Pointe store? It's close to the border, but definitely on the Grosse Pointe side. |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 710 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:50 am: | |
I always thought 7-Mack (St John) only had a Grosse Pointe Postal Code. However, it was still in Detroit. |
Crawford Member Username: Crawford
Post Number: 156 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:53 am: | |
Oh, that could be right. I know that the Pointe Plaza complex straddles both communities, but I don't know where the exact border is located. The entire plaza has a Grosse Pointe postal code. I had no idea one could have a postal code that was different than the actual municipality. |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 711 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:54 am: | |
Never mind, I guess I thought wrong. Anyway, how are you all managing to shop in the city? I know it's one heck of a challenge doing it. |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 712 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:56 am: | |
Crawford, The Barnes and Noble (according to them) is in Grosse Pointe. However, any type of planning or layout would tell you different. |
Crawford Member Username: Crawford
Post Number: 157 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:59 am: | |
I googled and mapquested the location and both came up with a Grosse Pointe address. Perhaps the owners got an address change when the complex was built to appear more upscale, while the structure is actually within Detroit city limits. |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 714 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:00 pm: | |
^^^Yeah, probably so. |
Mackcreative Member Username: Mackcreative
Post Number: 124 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:10 pm: | |
There's a Barnes & Noble on WSU's campus on Warren near the Lodge. I try to buy and eat food only in the city, it is a personal challenge. My problem is purchasing quality cosmetics, socks & undergarments. What about services? I tried to hire contractors only in the city, if only because it saved having to affirm they'd be safe. Does anyone know a non-Home Depot hardware store open on Sunday? |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 717 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:12 pm: | |
The one on 6 Mile and Gratiot is open until 4 PM. |
Dbc Member Username: Dbc
Post Number: 90 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 8:50 pm: | |
I always thought Pointe Plaza was in Detroit, and maps clearly show that's the case. Moreover, I looked at their respective websites, and Atlanta Bread Company, Bath & Body Works, Gibb's Wine, and Buddy's Pizza all have Detroit addresses. (Buddy's says Detroit/Grosse Pointe, but if you click on the heading, MapQuest gives a Detroit address.) Boo on Barnes & Noble for shunning the Detroit address. |
Bearinabox Member Username: Bearinabox
Post Number: 386 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:37 pm: | |
Crawford, zip code boundaries don't always follow municipal boundaries. In this case, the 48236 zip, which is associated with the Pointes, also extends into part of Detroit. As with all 482xx zips, "Detroit, MI" is still a valid mailing address within that zip. So both addresses are correct as far as USPS is concerned, and it's up to Barnes and Noble to decide which one they feel like advertising. |
Iaintgotnostyle Member Username: Iaintgotnostyle
Post Number: 211 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:46 pm: | |
What downtown needs is a NY style 24 deli . The perfect spot would be on Beaubian where the Detroiter bar is. Take over that entire building and turn it into a great joint. |