Harmon drug stores are closing, all items 20% off

Submitted by Marzipanny t3_10rrve4 in nyc

this is a major bummer - the stores on Atlantic and 6th Ave are my go-tos. It's not Fort Knox like most local drug stores, and they always have (had) a good selection. I found out by accident yesterday evening when I stopped in to buy floss. They still have a decent selection of stuff, but they were already out of floss.

I asked the cashier when the last day would be. She said she didn't know but that they were getting one more shipment of stuff, and that would be it.

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ooouroboros t1_j6xouon wrote

Oh dammit - have gone to the one on 6th ave pretty frequently but could tell they were in trouble.

It part of the Bed Bath and Beyond 'family' so that tells you something about why they're folding.

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Guypussy t1_j6xdp0x wrote

Damn. My fiancé and I semi-regularly visit the one on 6th Ave. It’s like the best of BB&B without the hellscape of BB&B. Guess we’re going this weekend!

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FrostedCables t1_j70kjkw wrote

Just looked up my local one and it’s already been closed. So sad. Such a fantastic store, that so few people knew about until I told them. After bringing some in, they instantly fell in love with it. BBB is bleeding out and it is what I consider from self inflicted injury. They used to be fantastic and the ability to bring in a world of coupons kept everyone coming. A few years back, they decided to try to get people to buy a membership in what they called saving paper print coupons… but at same time, they sent out less to everyone who wouldn’t buy in. On top of that, they also put almost everything in the store on a “Already Discounted” price which meant we could not use a coupon on what looked like a sale item. Thus rendering the big perks that people flocked to their stores useless. Advance 3 years and Bankruptcy!

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pythonQu t1_j70eeo6 wrote

No!!!! I actually liked Harmon. I felt like the prices were actually right in my budget.

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mp90 t1_j70af3k wrote

Really sad. My father went to school with the founder's son in the 70's, and I went to school with the founder's granddaughter in NJ. The family eventually sold it to BBB and achieved the American dream since it was founded by an immigrant.

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lynxminx t1_j71i0un wrote

Harmon was there for me recently after spraining my wrist, picked up a brace at half the price anywhere else in the city. Loved having them nearby (UWS).

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midtownguy70 t1_j72j3hh wrote

Very bad news😥 When they said BBB was closing I thought at least there would be Harmon left. Their prices are the best in the city for personal care. Saline solution is such a good deal there, and an alternative to Listerine that is much cheaper but just as good. Among many other items! Their store branded stuff is fantastic.

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Exiting_the_fringe t1_j6zdt1u wrote

Do you know if bed bath and beyond is selling off their stuff too?

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Marzipanny OP t1_j6zs8ii wrote

I think so, but I only went to the standalone store on 21st and 6th.

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Eros_Addictus t1_j7l4jyq wrote

20%?....mm I'll keep that thought to myself.

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