Where can I physically (as opposed to cyber'ly') buy supplements?

[PeaceBeWithYou]

I don't want to go to GNC because they only seem to sell GNC ****. So, what store can I go to to get some Optimum Nutrition protein?

I don't mind the online thing it's just the shipping cost me like half the worth of the protein.

[Praetorian]

have u tried at your gym?

[tkarrde]

Vitamin Shoppe is excellent; it is far less expensive than GNC, with a much more diverse selection.

[GIS]

Totally depends on where you live. Find a health food directory or just use the phone book and look up suppliments, dietary suppliments, or something along those lines.

Is your WBB user name from the Catholic church.

Funny story:

I am not Catholic and went to church with a friend once. It was a huge congregation and all of a sudden people got up, started shaking hands, and saying "peace be with you." Unfortunatly at the time I didn't know what they were saying, and the first person who shook my hand was this Asian lady with a thick accent. So, not know what they were saying and not wanting to look stupid by not saying anything, I had to come up with something so I shook people's hands and said "May the force be with you." So much for the not looking stupid thing. The best part was the reacton from people... hopefully I wont be going to hell for that.

[sweet-physique]

Gis,
LMFAO:)

[PeaceBeWithYou]

hahahahahaha...that was hilarious. Actually, it's more of a Muslim saying...at least, that's where I got it from.

By the way, I go to the YMCA so they don't sell supplements there.

I looked for a Vitamin Shoppe around me and it's like 30 minutes away...that's why I was asking. If y'all know of any other places, hook it up.

[millertime]

Originally posted by tkarrde
Vitamin Shoppe is excellent; it is far less expensive than GNC, with a much more diverse selection.

What?? You are crazy! Vitamin Shoppe is like 3 times the price of any other place. They sell 5lbs of optimum whey for $79.99, its like $40 at GNC and like $32 at other no name places. I saw the price at Vitamin Shoppe and I walk right out.

[GIS]

Sometimes drug stores like Rite Aid, Wallgreens, etc carry SOME suppliments. A few Rite Aids even have a GNC section to them. The non-GNC drug stores tend to have less than admirable products so if you're in need of an emergency supply of supps it might work, but I'd reccomend going somewhere specializing in them.

Why not order online? Some places have free shipping or flat rate shipping. Look at it this way: You're either spending $6 on shipping or $4.50 on sales tax. $1.50 should certainly be worth getting the best product, plus online prices tend to be a hell of a lot cheaper.

For example, 10 pounds of N-Large 2 at the local store would cost:
$49+$4 tax= $53

N-Large online:
$32+$6 shipping= $38

Now after typing all of this I just realized you may live somewher like Abu Dahbi and shipping might suck. Where's your location?

[Calipso]

Originally posted by tkarrde
Vitamin Shoppe is excellent; it is far less expensive than GNC, with a much more diverse selection.

You are a funny man. Haha. Now let's get serious for a second. Vitamin Shoppe yes has lots of a selection but there prices in the store are horrible. If you buy from them online your saving %20-30. All the supplements I got some Vitamin shoppe were swiped by some employee I know. And your gonna tell me Mag-10 for $100 a bottle is a good deal? If you wanna go some where cheap, go eBay or 1fast100.com (Think thats it.) Otherwise just eat tuna and take your vitamins and say your prayers.

-Calipso

[Calipso]

Originally posted by millertime


What?? You are crazy! Vitamin Shoppe is like 3 times the price of any other place. They sell 5lbs of optimum whey for $79.99, its like $40 at GNC and like $32 at other no name places. I saw the price at Vitamin Shoppe and I walk right out.

::Claps::

See you and I see the same problem. Someone thinking Vitamin shoppe is a good deal. I can guess already that he spent over $200 there when you could spend $50-125 somewhere else for the same stuff. Good selection, horrible prices. OFF to EBAY I GO!

-Calipso

[gopher]

Originally posted by PeaceBeWithYou
hahahahahaha...that was hilarious. Actually, it's more of a Muslim saying...at least, that's where I got it from.


We Catholics say it too. We got it from Jesus.

Now to get back to the question, I have yet to find a retail store that sells sups as cheap as the on line discounters. Even with shipping costs you will save money by buying on line. Some places even drop the shipping cost if your order is over so many dollars. I think Vita glo gives you free shipping with any order over $50.00

[Shao-LiN]

Just buy it online. Any retail shops that I've been to usually sell it for much higher than the price of an online order + shipping.

[Shankerr]

Buy it online, its alot easier and cheaper!

If you really want to get them in a store though, then ask someone at your gym that looks like they are a serious bodybuilder, they'll point you to an indepepdant store most likely, and just go there!