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The logic behind finding close parking spaces in store lots

Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:41 pm
Posted by Tarik One
Member since May 2016
2094 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:41 pm
It's always laughable to me how many people make it a mission to find a close parking spot in a store lot.

It's actually more of a hassle because you are going in circles, yielding to shoppers entering and exiting the store after you loop around, and waiting for people to pull out.

Even if you are too lazy to walk an extra 20 feet, you have NO idea how much walking you are going to be doing in the store anyway.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26560 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:43 pm to
Which is why my grocery store offers valet. Parking your own car is for the poors.

ETA: the grocery store I go to actually does offer valet, but I find that so ridiculous that I refuse to use it.
This post was edited on 11/26/16 at 7:44 pm
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
16994 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:44 pm to
I agree.

I would much rather park in the middle and just immediately pull into a spot and just walk in.

Takes way less time and hassle
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
48769 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:48 pm to
I dont mind walking.

Plus assholes like to let their carts frick up your vehicle or open doors into it.
Posted by halleburton
Member since Dec 2009
1519 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:49 pm to
For the ultimate time saver / grocery power move, park next to a cart return bin. I would rather walk 100' to the store than 10' to a cart bin after unloading
Posted by LordSnow
Your Mom's House
Member since May 2011
5508 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:49 pm to
I park way out next to a curb. I don't want jack asses giving my new truck door dings
Posted by heartbreakTiger
grinding for my grinders
Member since Jan 2008
138974 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:52 pm to
I usually park way the hell out. It is easier and I don't have to yield to the ham planets
Posted by Chuker
St George, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2015
7544 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:53 pm to
quote:

park next to a cart return bin




This also reduces by 50% your chances of a snot-nosed kid throwing his door into the side of your whip.
Posted by Pepe Lepew
Looney tuned .....
Member since Oct 2008
36114 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:54 pm to
Also, the best carts are farther out !!!!
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
20029 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:54 pm to
I do that and lots of people leave that spot open.....
Posted by Tarik One
Member since May 2016
2094 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:55 pm to
quote:

I usually park way the hell out. It is easier and I don't have to yield to the ham planets

This is outstanding strategy when it comes to parking at stadiums for events
Posted by Rebel
Graceland
Member since Jan 2005
131371 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:56 pm to
up here parking close is important unless you want to find yourself on an episode of the first 48.

Posted by wizziko
New Jersey Nets Fan
Member since Jan 2006
35881 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 7:58 pm to
I always park a little far off, especially during Mardi Gras. Don't mind walking a little further.
Posted by MrSpock
Member since Sep 2015
4343 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:08 pm to
quote:

Which is why my grocery store offers valet. Parking your own car is for the poors.


Lol. Going grocery shopping is for poors.
Posted by Roman Candle Tag
Member since Mar 2016
1450 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:14 pm to
It's called making groceries, idiot.
Posted by Eightballjacket
Member since Jan 2016
7314 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:25 pm to
I park far away so I can take up two spots.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
18766 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:38 pm to
Someone recently noted in here that they avoid the spot next to the cart corral because some people get close and give the cart a shove, sometimes missing the mark. I had not thought about that.

I love to drive by someone who is lurking for a close spot, go park way out, then walk by the still-waiting lurker and give them a smile.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
45119 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:42 pm to
I always park out away from everyone else because I hate people in general.
Posted by PowerTool
The dark side of the road
Member since Dec 2009
21153 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:42 pm to
I just use my momses handicapped tag and park in front.
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68303 posts
Posted on 11/26/16 at 8:44 pm to
quote:

: the grocery store I go to actually does offer valet,


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