So I went to the Lush store in Herald Square this morning. What a tiny little space! I was really disappointed to see how much prices had gone up since I was living in the UK six years ago. Back then I could afford the stuff on a destitute student's budget. And while I am again a destitute student, even while I was working the prices would have given me pause. One of the great thing about Lush was that it gave those of us who weren't the landed gentry the ability to wash ourselves with stuff that wasn't full of chemicals. Alas, that is all a distant memory.
However, after all the anticipation, I had to buy some stuff. I came home with...
- Big shampoo
- Silky Underwear Dusting Powder
- Turbo Bubble, a sparkly bubble bar
A note - the prices in the store are higher than on the web, so ordering online is a good idea if you're buying a bunch of stuff. But still it seems the best way to get Lush affordably is to stop by if you're in England, or beg your ramblin' friends to do it for you, judging from the prices on the UK website. For example, a pot of Big costs £6.25 ($11.68) in the UK, $16 on the US website, and $18 in NYC! Rrrr.
Posted by jessica at February 23, 2004 12:24 PMWhat about Lush Canada? It's slightly cheaper; with shipping, maybe not, but 330ml is about $14 USD.
Posted by: jolt at February 23, 2004 7:00 PMi know, the shipping makes up the price difference, though. it's probably just sticker shock. but i mean, the soap at the store seemed easily 3X the price on the US website. you have to wonder why... lush is expanding into the US really fast... maybe it just needs us to foot the bill.
Posted by: jess at February 23, 2004 11:27 PMOooh, another place to add to my "To Do" list when we visit New York. Damn the price hike and corporate greed! Still not going to keep me away, though. I'm pathetic. :0)
Posted by: vanessa at February 24, 2004 10:42 AM