How often do you go to South Edmonton Common?

Sonic Death Monkey · 29-08-2007, 04:39 PM

Alright, let's see how popular South Edmonton Common really is amongst C2E land. It's one of the hated areas of the city.

sdimedru · 29-08-2007, 04:42 PM

went twice last year,

once to a movie, cause i was in the area, and once to ikea.

other than that, I avoid it like the plague

IKAN104 · 29-08-2007, 08:37 PM

Well, you only have to go there on a saturday afternoon to see how popular the place is.

It's like West Ed in that it has every store your little heart desires except instead of fighting crowded hallways you're navigating crowded parking lots.

m0nkyman · 29-08-2007, 09:29 PM

Other than IKEA, what's exclusive to WEM? And yes, I got to IKEA a few times a year....

DebraW · 29-08-2007, 10:30 PM

Um, never. I don't do "Ikea" and other than them what else does SEC have that K'way or WEM or Southgate don't have?

I am not a SEC (or WEM) hater I just like to shop local "mom and pop" stores.

MylesC · 29-08-2007, 10:52 PM

For Ikea if I have to and I do enjoy OPM.

Regardless, I avoid it as much as possible.

Sonic Death Monkey · 29-08-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m0nkyman

Other than IKEA, what's exclusive to WEM? And yes, I got to IKEA a few times a year....

I believe there are some restaurants whose only locations are in SEC, most notably Milestones. Other than that, I can't really tell you because I avoid that hellhole like the plague!

DanC · 30-08-2007, 12:17 AM

Other than for movies and my unfortunate trips to bestbuy never. That place is pure poison for anyone who values their sanity.

andym · 30-08-2007, 08:45 AM

I like going to Chuck E. Cheeses and playing all the kids games to win the easy jackpots, then cashing in 1000 tickets for a sweet bouncy ball

NBS · 30-08-2007, 09:46 AM

I go there once a week, but only because I live close by..

24karat · 30-08-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBS

I go there once a week, but only because I live close by..

Pretty much the same for me. If I need something I head to Home Depot or Staples or some other shop.

North Guy66 · 30-08-2007, 03:42 PM

I go to IKEA about twice a year. If it wasn't for IKEA I'll avoid SEC like a plague.

Even though I live on the southside, I go downtown to watch a movie. For my shopping needs I'll hit the malls or the big box stores around Whitemud and Calgary Trail.

South Edmonton Common is a dog's breakfast. There is nothing common about the place.

Casa · 30-08-2007, 03:56 PM

I concur, I do not understand why people would be lined up into the vestibule of a Swiss Chalet on a Friday night at 9/10 pm, and actually waiting to get in...there are a ton of other options in the city.

To me, waiting like that is not convenient, and isn't SEC supposed to be all about the convenience? Can you say poor planning/infrastructure? (for the whole area)

psiebold1 · 06-09-2007, 06:49 PM

I don't like shopping at Ikea, so it's not a draw for me.

I went to the Cineplex there this weekend only because my sister drove me there, I'd rather go to Silvercity. Lineups for a Sunday evening were too long and convulated (just convulated in general - whose bright idea was to have the automated ticket dispenser right at the doors, thus having the line-ups blocking the entrance completely?)

Mind you, I don't go to many big box stores because they are simply too far away for me to go. The only exceptions are Future Shop (Downtown and Terra Losa), Staples (Downtown and Terra Losa), London Drugs (WEM, Jasper Gates, Downtown) and Home Depot (Westview). Zellers is my friend. (Meadowlark, WEM)

Titanium48 · 06-09-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by North Guy66

I go to IKEA about twice a year. If it wasn't for IKEA I'll avoid SEC like a plague.

Even though I live on the southside, I go downtown to watch a movie. For my shopping needs I'll hit the malls or the big box stores around Whitemud and Calgary Trail.

South Edmonton Common is a dog's breakfast. There is nothing common about the place.

Same for me except my preferred movie and big box store destination is Clareview.

ike9126 · 06-09-2007, 08:33 PM

I go ther 4 times a week...mainly because i now work at cineplex... RIP CC12. However, if I didnt get free movies there I'd rather go to Empire City Centre.

View Poll Results: How often do you go to South Edmonton Common?
I avoid it like the plague	12	23.08%
I occasionally go to IKEA or other exclusive SEC-only places.	30	57.69%
I just go to the Cineplex.	1	1.92%
I go there at least once a week	7	13.46%
I practically live at SEC, this is the REAL Edmonton!	2	3.85%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

29-08-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
Sonic Death Monkey Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Downtown	How often do you go to South Edmonton Common? Alright, let's see how popular South Edmonton Common really is amongst C2E land. It's one of the hated areas of the city.

29-08-2007, 10:52 PM	#6
MylesC Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles; Athens	For Ikea if I have to and I do enjoy OPM. Regardless, I avoid it as much as possible. __________________ LA today, Athens tomorrow. I miss E-town.

30-08-2007, 12:17 AM	#8
DanC Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Strathearn, Edmonton	Other than for movies and my unfortunate trips to bestbuy never. That place is pure poison for anyone who values their sanity. __________________ Thinks density = vibrancy...crazy I know.

29-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#2
sdimedru Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton	went twice last year, once to a movie, cause i was in the area, and once to ikea. other than that, I avoid it like the plague

29-08-2007, 08:37 PM	#3
IKAN104 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006	Well, you only have to go there on a saturday afternoon to see how popular the place is. It's like West Ed in that it has every store your little heart desires except instead of fighting crowded hallways you're navigating crowded parking lots.

29-08-2007, 09:29 PM	#4
m0nkyman Addicted to C2E Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa	Other than IKEA, what's exclusive to WEM? And yes, I got to IKEA a few times a year....

29-08-2007, 10:30 PM	#5
DebraW Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006	Um, never. I don't do "Ikea" and other than them what else does SEC have that K'way or WEM or Southgate don't have? I am not a SEC (or WEM) hater I just like to shop local "mom and pop" stores.

30-08-2007, 08:45 AM	#9
andym Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton	I like going to Chuck E. Cheeses and playing all the kids games to win the easy jackpots, then cashing in 1000 tickets for a sweet bouncy ball

30-08-2007, 09:46 AM	#10
NBS First One is Always Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	I go there once a week, but only because I live close by..

30-08-2007, 03:42 PM	#12
North Guy66 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bonnie Doon	I go to IKEA about twice a year. If it wasn't for IKEA I'll avoid SEC like a plague. Even though I live on the southside, I go downtown to watch a movie. For my shopping needs I'll hit the malls or the big box stores around Whitemud and Calgary Trail. South Edmonton Common is a dog's breakfast. There is nothing common about the place.

30-08-2007, 03:56 PM	#13
Casa Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton	I concur, I do not understand why people would be lined up into the vestibule of a Swiss Chalet on a Friday night at 9/10 pm, and actually waiting to get in...there are a ton of other options in the city. To me, waiting like that is not convenient, and isn't SEC supposed to be all about the convenience? Can you say poor planning/infrastructure? (for the whole area)

06-09-2007, 06:49 PM	#14
psiebold1 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton	I don't like shopping at Ikea, so it's not a draw for me. I went to the Cineplex there this weekend only because my sister drove me there, I'd rather go to Silvercity. Lineups for a Sunday evening were too long and convulated (just convulated in general - whose bright idea was to have the automated ticket dispenser right at the doors, thus having the line-ups blocking the entrance completely?) Mind you, I don't go to many big box stores because they are simply too far away for me to go. The only exceptions are Future Shop (Downtown and Terra Losa), Staples (Downtown and Terra Losa), London Drugs (WEM, Jasper Gates, Downtown) and Home Depot (Westview). Zellers is my friend. (Meadowlark, WEM)

06-09-2007, 08:33 PM	#16
ike9126 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EDMONTON, AB	I go ther 4 times a week...mainly because i now work at cineplex... RIP CC12. However, if I didnt get free movies there I'd rather go to Empire City Centre.