when i talked to my source weeks ago she said size wise the shop is to be really big, at least comparable to POP. it surprised me back then because such a big shopping centre in sosua would make no sense. but an idea of a wholesale would require a big building for storage purposes...
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La Sirena Building Wholesaler On Sosua Property
You may be right D.
Look at the size of PriceSmart in STI.... a city of 1MM people, then add up the population of POP, Sos/Cab.... big number.
Knowing how cost conscious many people on here are, watch them go for the 1 cent a pound savings -- maybe even 3 cents !!!
Then factor in the restaurants and hotels for bulk buying.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Sirena people aren't dummies are they ?
Look at the size of PriceSmart in STI.... a city of 1MM people, then add up the population of POP, Sos/Cab.... big number.
Knowing how cost conscious many people on here are, watch them go for the 1 cent a pound savings -- maybe even 3 cents !!!
Then factor in the restaurants and hotels for bulk buying.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Sirena people aren't dummies are they ?
Def.... my guess is it's a Costco type operation..... storage and retail combined - 'big box' concept.
Think about how many people (like me) drive an hour or so to Playero every 2-3 weeks for a big buy shopping.
This would be easier
Think about how many people (like me) drive an hour or so to Playero every 2-3 weeks for a big buy shopping.
This would be easier
Ok serious question for most of you. How often and what exactly are you getting at Pricemart? We have been here 18 months now and we have been once with friends that had a card when we where all coming back from a trip elsewhere on the island. I could see Pricemart would be useful for someone such as Seamonkey and business's like his when needed to get bulk pickles, ketchup, mustard and etc... But to me traveling all the way to Santiago to buy stuff in bulk that mostly can be had at La Sirena, Playero and Janets is not worth the extra fuel to me.
They sell certain things you cannot get somewhere else on the NC , that is why we go not for a huge savings!
We used to go to Costco 3 times a week in Canada so if you are used to those type of items one may want to go to PriceSmart.
And of course putting a large distribution center RIGHT in the center of the main road with a wonderful increase in LARGE trucks coming and going will help Sosua. Not to mention that the lot is small and will not be able to support client parking and will have a difficult time with the big trucks just getting in and out.
GO look at the property before you give an opinion.
Well I guess maybe it will or maybe it will not appeal to us then as the nearest Costco/Sam's club was 90 miles from our house in the States and we never went, but thank you for your honest answer on the subject I do appreciate it.
I could see us maybe going once a year to get items like bulk paper towels, toilet paper and maybe ranch dressing for my daughter but that may be about it. I will reserve judgment and I wish the new store all the best here on the NC. Of course with a new store hopefully means more competitiveness with its counterparts and lower prices to all of us consumers.
Well I guess maybe it will or maybe it will not appeal to us then as the nearest Costco/Sam's club was 90 miles from our house in the States and we never went, but thank you for your honest answer on the subject I do appreciate it.
I could see us maybe going once a year to get items like bulk paper towels, toilet paper and maybe ranch dressing for my daughter but that may be about it. I will reserve judgment and I wish the new store all the best here on the NC. Of course with a new store hopefully means more competitiveness with its counterparts and lower prices to all of us consumers.
I think that it is important to identify the location and look at the area around it.
Google earth and copy/paste.
19?46'1.79"N 70?30'25.98"W
I'm amazed at this type of corp. thinking that comes down to................ NONE.
Has this been really confirmed by them?
Google earth and copy/paste.
19?46'1.79"N 70?30'25.98"W
I'm amazed at this type of corp. thinking that comes down to................ NONE.
Has this been really confirmed by them?
^^^^It's much more entertaining to listen to people's stupid ideas than to just sit back say nothing and wait :cheeky: