The In-Convenient Truth

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 11:58pm

By Connect2Mason Reporter Matt Todd

Students go to the convenience store on campus for necessary items because it's convenient. But is it really smarter on your wallet? Check out the chart below to find out the cheapest choice for your most basic shopping needs.

*Find the most wallet-conscious choices in blue!

Items
GMU Convenience Store
Giant^^
Target
Rockstar $2.99 $2.00

$1.97-$2.99**
(For energy drinks)
Ramen

$0.69
(per single pack)

$1.50
(pack of 6)

$1.37
(pack of 6)
Cereal (Raisin Bran) $5.39

$3.69
(prices range from $2.99-$4.99 for all cereals)

$3.39
(prices range from $2.50-$5.00 for all cereals)
Chips (Doritos) $3.99 $3.99 $3.00
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream $4.99 $3.99* $3.19
Tampons

$2.69
(for a 20-pack)

$3.50-$5.99
(for a 20-50-pack)

$3.14-$7.00
(for a 20-50-pack)
Band Aids

$1.39
(for a small travel pack)

$2.00-$4.00
(for regular to larger packs)

$2.04-$3.34
(for regular to larger packs)
Soap

$3.29
(for a 4-pack of Ivory Soap)

$1.29
(for a 3-pack of Ivory Soap)

$5.99
(for a 12-pack of Dial Soap)
Shaving Cream

$1.79
(for a 2.75oz can)

$2.00-$4.00
(for 7oz cans of a variety of brands)

$0.97-$3.00
(for 2-7oz cans of a variety of brands)
Shampoo

$2.99
(for a 6.8oz bottle of Pert Plus)

$2.50-$4.50
(for 12oz bottles of a variety of brands)

$1.92-$8.29
(for 12-25oz bottles of a variety of brands)

**Rockstar was not one of the energy drinks sold at Target
^^Prices may be discounted if you have a Giant Card
*Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream at Giant is discounted to $3.00 if you have a Giant Card

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