Have you been to Jack's 99 Cent Store? If not, you're missing out on one of the best deals in the city! I'll say this upfront: you won't be buying any goods there for 99 cents. But you will be buying goods there for cheap!
It's like a Loehmann's or T.J. Maxx for household items and frozen/canned food. I don't think I've ever purchased food from there but I've purchased plenty of other things from Jack's...especially kitchen-related products. Small kitchen appliances (e.g., electric can opener, simple toaster, etc) are always a good deal. But I'm not looking for the super fancy ones that you would find at Williams-Sonoma. KWIM?
As great as the prices may seem, don't forget to do comparison shopping. Always know the approximate cost of something before you buy. It may be cheap-er but it may not be a bargain.
Big Buddha swears by Jack's when it's comes to party-related items. I'll second that. You won't find better priced plastic cups (flip-cups, anyone?), plates and utensils anywhere else. And if you're looking for easy and cheap holiday decorations (especially for Halloween and Christmas), Jack's is the place to go!
I believe that there are three Jack's stores but I go to the main one at 110 W 32 St (b/w 6th & 7th Ave), NY, NY. It's 3 floors of random goods. This equates to about an hour of browsing for me!
Be forewarned: this place is usually packed and there is no customer service.
Happy shopping!
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