Egyptian Cotton

The Wholesale Warehouse Temptation 

As the US economy slows down, many consumers are changing their shopping habits and spending more time and money at the big “discount warehouse” stores. You know them… the places that are stacked floor to ceiling with pallets full of products, shopping carts that are actually freight dollies and crowds of people looking for bargains on everything including office supplies, groceries, chocolates and yes even Egyptian Cotton sheets.

 Let’s be fair: everyone wants a bargain and these stores usually have good quality products and great prices. I shop there and you probably do as well. So why shouldn’t you buy your sheets there? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

Pros: You can save time and gas by shopping in one store. You can be reasonably sure that you are getting value for your dollar. These stores value their reputation and check their competition and products carefully.

Cons:

You can only shop when the store is open (and when everyone else is shopping too.)

Supply is limited or seasonal. I’m sure you’ve experienced this with other products… you buy one and love it. By the time you get back to the store, they’re all sold out. Next year, the warehouse buyers find a new best deal from another vendor.

Limited Accessories: What if you want an extra set of pillowcases or a matching duvet cover to match your light blue 600 thread count Egyptian Cotton sheets? Do they have those in stock? Will they still have them in stock 6 months or a year later?

Ultimately the choice is yours but before you run to your local warehouse… read Part IV of this series for the advantages of buying from a specialty online retailer.