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hello all,
we were thinking about stopping at the mega mart this trip. we would get a couple cases of beer , couple cases of water and some snacks . is it really much of a savings as opposed to just stopping at the super market by the roundabout or just buying the beer at the little bar next to rooms on the beach?
thanks for your opinion
We actually paid more at the MEGA MART than just stopping in Negril, we were shocked that the case of beer price was substantially higher. Our best price we have found is the little market across from BOURBON BEACH. I think it was $27 or $28 J last trip.
For us it isn't so much about price savings as it is about convenience. Arriving at our hotel fully stocked gets the party started faster!
Mega Mart is similar in pricing to HiLo...always found beer to be a bit cheaper at Mega Mart.
As with stores in many places...some items are cheaper at MM others items cheaper at HiLo etc.
It's the convenience like Ras said...but you also have a larger variety of items to choose.
I agree with Ras. Grabbing cases of beer and water all at once is a lot easier than dealing with it later.
We also like to stock up on our way in with the basics we will need. We also purchase things we bring home with us like coffee and guava jelly. It requires an extra cab ride if we wait for a day to shop. We have tried Mega Mart a few times but now we stop at the Hi Lo on the way out of MoBay. I think it takes us about half the time to shop at Hi Lo compared to Mega Mart due to the shear size of Mega Mart.
After years of stopping at Mega Mart for reasons stated above, I have concluded its an unnecessary delay in getting to my resort. From my resort, I walk across the street to the local convenience store and get everything I need. Although for me price is not the issue, I'll bet it's competitively priced also. As a bonus, I get to support the local family who own and run that business.
Stop in Negril to get your supplies. You can get anything you need and the prices are competitive with Mo Bay............................................... ............
Unless you need a 1 1/2 HP pump...then you need stop in MoBay
Cap
Last trip I just had our driver stop at a store in Lucea, much quicker than MegaMart, got most of what we needed.
I like Megas selection..if they don't have what you want..chances are you won't find it anywhere else..like Miller lite..lol
Miller Lite in Jamaica???? What is wrong with you Fargomon!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by fargoman
So besides likker, what else do y'all buy?
Question - is Megamart owned by Jamaica, or U.S ? Anyone know ?
Bacon, eggs, coffee,bread, mixers, fresh fruit, hot sauce, callaloo....Quote:
Originally Posted by Georgia
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Originally Posted by jomack
The deal will result in external ownership of all the real estate assets - land and buildings - for all four MegaMart retail stores, but the business remains firmly under the control of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gassan Azan.Quote:
MegaMart Wholesale Club has sold its retail stores in Portmore and Montego Bay to a group of pension funds in a deal worth J$2.3 billion.
In short, the land and buildings are owned by pension funds but the business is still under G. Azan owner of Bashco Trading and Sweet tings.
Ok thanks! When we stayed at Firefly, we bought a few items like oatmeal, bread, jam, etc. But no kitchenettes where we are staying this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by saeyedoc
i agree once you get to your hotel it sometimes takes awhile to get back out to shop. where is the hi lo in mo bay?
Not a big fan of the Mega Mart. We prefer to stop at Hi-Lo in Negril before we arrive at our hotel. IMO it's a lot easier to get in & out of Hi-Lo than Mega Mart. Plus, I'm not too crazy about buying beer and fresh produce and having it sit the trunk of a hot taxi for over an hour & 1/2, on the ride to Negril.
I'm hearing some people say that they prefer Mega Mart over Hi-Lo, because Hi-Lo is out of the way. I guess that's true if you stay on the beach. Being cliff dwellers, Hi-Lo is always on the way and is the last stop we make before arriving at out hotel. We usually pickup beer, coffee, tea, candles, mosquito coils, fruit and snacks. Honestly, we can probably buy all that stuff at L&M or Wise Choice, but we take advantage of the taxi while have it and find it convenient to pull into the Hi-Lo parking lot.
I usually stop also to load up on alcohol water etc. BUT this time NO CASES of water for us after watching TVJ news during hurricane Mathew..there seems to be a serious problem with the overflow of plastic trash in JA. This time we are bringing a couple of hydro-flasks and a zero water filter :)
We've use Negril Hi-Lo, ValueMaster and Wise Choice but find Mega Mart was a good stop for both likker and other essentials, but recently have been using the airport duty free for likker so I'm on the fence especially given we like the cambio next to Hi-Lo. There is a huge selection at MM, and it's real easy to wheel your cart right out to your ride to load up.. imho not so at Hi-Lo or Value Master
-Seamuis
how do people find the value master in negril compares with the hi lo?
similar prices, often need to go to every store to find what you wantQuote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
They're both owned by the same company...I find some items better priced at Hi Lo some better at Value Master. Quality Traders aka the Green Store is another decent place to shop...overall better produce selection if you're not getting them from the veggie trucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
A few years ago our driver suggested we stopped at the "China man store" in Hopewell. Used to be owned by some of the Chin family so I guess the "China man" tag is still used by some of the locals. Their prices were very competitive with Mega Mart / HI LO and they exchanged money at a competitive rate also.
Interesting you said this...Captain Oil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Oil
Most of the Jamaicans around here use the term China man, Chiney, Indian, White man, Browning (is used less frequently) all very freely. But, having said that...I just read an article in the Jamaica Observer where a Jamaican gentleman of Chinese descent was complaining of being called China man or Chiney.
Times are changing...even here.
When I went in April I used a online wholesaler named CPJ's Distribution. The prices are comparable and if you order more that $100 worth of product there is free delivery to Negril. Check it out. When we arrived in Negril our beer and wine was there waiting for us. Easy business.
I was just on their website and I see that they have a store as well in Montego Bay.
sounds like the amazon of negril
I just looked ar CPJ Distribution on-line store.. Maybe I was looking in wrong place but I cannot see where they offer cases of Red Stripe or Dragon Stout.
Sweet, love this!Quote:
Originally Posted by prat sista
prat sista .......... did CPJ deliver to your hotel ? How far in advance did you order ? No Red Stripe or Heineken or Guinness ?
How far in advance did you have to order for delivery, my parents are there no will be talking with them tomorrow I know they would love this info. Also can you phone in your order.Quote:
Originally Posted by prat sista
Summer...below is the link to order online from CPJ and they provide a phone number also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Summer
http://www.cpjmarket.com/