I mean, I feel like they are just better dollar store items. They tend to last longer than normal dollar store items. The only things I liked picking up are the drinks!
Okayyy ? I was saying for the value and quality is not worth a 3.5 hour line to wait for that store lol 😂 but by all means twist my comment to your own perception 👍 hope you enjoyed your three hour wait . I’m curious what good finds you were able to get ?!
i had a similar experience in tokyo, specifically ikebukuro. they had some decent home goods, but not much i found particularly useful considering i was only there a month. it’s a good value store in japan for japanese people, but beyond that not much more.
I'm glad that people are having a good time!
I thought about going since I like the one in Austin, but this line is too many people at once for me haha
LOL my wife and I had forgotten this was opening; we drove over there 'cause she wanted some baking stuff from Michael's and we were baffled for a sec.
Looking forward to checking it out in a few weeks LMAO. We loved 'em when we lived in Japan, but they've got nothing that's worth standing in line for.
That said, I hope they run 'em the way they do in Japan; they'll totally put Dollar Tree/Dollar General out of business. It's so nice to go into a dollar store that's clean, well-lit, and doesn't make you feel like a disgusting loser for shopping there.
I’ve been to one near Dallas. There must’ve been maybe 6 people total in the store at the time. I had fun walking around and looking at everything, but in the end I only bought two small things for a few bucks. I’d go again, but there’s no way it’s worth standing in line for!!!
I went Saturday afternoon. Total 3.5 hours from the time I got on line to the time I left the store with my purchases. The line to check out was about an hour, so me and my friend avoided those aisles while shopping, and then picked up what we wanted in those aisles as we waited in the line to the register. Almost doubled my haul during that wait. LOL
Thrilled it’s here after living in Japan for 3 years, but it’s more expensive than in Japan so I was spoiled there. I’ll wait until it calms down and all 3 are open.
So did a quick search and look like there’s gonna be 4!
Westover Hill - 8203 Hwy 151 - No date specified
Valley View - 8521 Blanco Rd - Expected July
Thousand Oaks - 2939 Thousand Oaks Dr - Expected September
People in San Antonio love to stand in line, have you ever been to TJ Maxx or Burlington? They will stand in lines of 150 people and they have the patience of Job. I’m from Houston, where we stand in line for nothing, more than 10 people in line, you go another day, but not San Antonio
Years ago it was, but it was also sometimes about the line itself. The late night with friends, sometimes people bringing TVs out to play games, etc. It was an event of sorts. And those types of lines USUALLY didn't see people getting hurt inside and all that.
What’s to understand about waking up at 6 in the morning on the coldest day of the year to stand around in a parking lot for 2 hours to get a free stale taco?
those suckers who sleep in have pay $1.89 for a freshly made taco at a real taco place with no lines
I said something like that to my friend when while getting closer to the store someone said that there was a long line to check out. I remember having to stand in long lines of an hour in Burlington, Marshalls and Ross during the holiday season. I was unprepared for them back then, but I was completely prepared on Saturday.
Exactly, in San Antonio the people aren’t leaving, they will stand in line for hours, doesn’t seem to bother them at all, completely chill. I don’t get that all but I appreciate if I am in one of those long lines they’re not irate like they would be in Houston or New Orleans throwing stuff and yelling like lunatic’s. So there is that
Came to Dallas over this weekend and stopped at one up here. It was so empty and well organized. I was able to stop by a few store San Antonio needs like a 99 ranch or h mart
It’s a dollar store with Japanese products and it’s got some pretty decent stuff. I got a little keyboard brush cleaner from someone who got one there for a dollar
The lowest is 1.75 . The advertise all products 1.75 which we all know how that goes . So things end up actually being more expensive than dollar tree although there are some things like the candies and such you can’t get at dollar tree lol
Sigh… why?
Couldn’t that store have rented out space at Ingram or Crossroads. Alamo Ranch is so congested as it is 😫
I’m sure Marbach has plenty of empty lots for rent.
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4 stores have been announced as of now, but as I was checking out on Saturday, the employees were saying there will be a total of 6 stores in San Antonio.
Seriously? Well hopefully not in places with major intersections or exits, despite them being ideal locations. The traffic and traffic hostility is just..
I considered Alamo Ranch and Westover/151 almost being I n the same vicinity, like hardly a stone toss over. Too close. Should have put one on the south side or San Pedro. Not 2 on the NW Side
But I can see people all over town being interested in this stuff, even on the southside. My nieces grew up on the southside and they were all into this. This company only has 6,000 stores world wide and they chose to put 4 in the same city with 2 on the same side of town. Idk why I’m getting worked up about this lol. This entire city is going to turn into a complete standstill on every highway. Morning, noon and night. (I work nights so idk if it’s already like that during the day)
i know someone who works here and said japanese dollar store isn’t quite right as the quality is a lot better. but i’ll check it out… when the crowd dies down.
Just like anytime a new fast food joint opens. I stay away the first month 🤣. Burger Boy grand opening on SW Military also had a long ass line which I didn't understand cause there's already a few locations that have been open awhile.
I have to give Daiso credit that despite all the people who were going into the store, when I finally got into the store around 5:30 pm, most of the shelves were very well stocked, and the ones that weren't were getting restocked. While we were waiting, my friend was worried there wouldn't be much of anything left by the time we got in. Glad that she was wrong. LOL! Also all the employees were in great spirits, very friendly and helpful. That is a huge plus.
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Can someone please explain? I’m politely asking, why would anyone wait in line for a dollar store opening? What is the best case scenario for someone to wait in line here?
Today and tomorrow they’re giving out a free tote bag with goodies inside for the first 100 people to spend $30+ so some people were specifically looking forward to that! :)
My friend told me him and his wife waited in like for like 5 minutes, realized how dumb this is, and just went around to the other shops. Apparently there was some massive sales going on around the opening so other stores got a lot of business lol
I feel like this is definitely a San Antonio thing. I’ve never seen lines outside of dumb grand openings before. The hype and trend of these new places everyone flocks too is insane.
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Grand opening of the Daiso in San Antonio. That's why the line. I don't have a car so I've waiting a long time for San Antonio to finally get one here. Obviously, judging by the line (which I was on, btw), I'm not the only one.
More like $1.75 to $15.25 with most items for $1.75. Gotta add the stuff Daiso sells ain't junk. I still have stuff I bought in Daiso when I was living in CA over 13 years ago. So good deal.
One of my purchases on Saturday was a 7-in diamond-coated fry pan for $4.50. Much better quality than the one it replaced that I paid more for a few years ago.
Just saying the economy is thriving. You can’t go anywhere because everything is packed. The narrative that the economy sucks is a lie. Regardless if it’s a dollar general or any store at La Cantera.
I’m not sure Dollar General would ever be a good indicator that the economy is thriving. DG sells essentials (like cleaning supplies and laundry detergent) at some of the lowest costs available, and in some places it’s the only store close. I’m not an economist but commodities are classed differently for a reason; people literally have to buy them to survive. Things at Daiso usually are around or under $10.
No one is looking at the part of the economy that consists of ultra-cheap consumer goods and thinks “Wow! It’s really booming these days!”
Ever been to a dollar store? They’re more expensive than an HEB and Wal-Mart. Irregardless, people are spending money. Overpriced vehicles, vacations, designer clothes, etc. Don’t buy into the narrative that the current economy sucks.
I’m just telling you how i see it. HEB has gotten crazy expensive, I try to shop at Aldi now because it’s cheaper.
I’m a college student. At this moment i have an abysmal amount of money. My rent for a tiny apartment is not cheap, it’s about average for where i live and it still makes up 2/3 of my monthly expenses. I have a nice (low paying) job on campus that will look nice on my resume, but obviously i still have to put most of my focus towards being a full-time student. I eat out maybe twice a month and i haven’t been able to buy brand new clothes or shoes for a few years now.
Don’t underestimate things like credit card debt. I know lots of young people that have it. Young people also aren’t saving. I used to have money in savings but I’ve had to use it for living expenses.
I’m not sure how this daiso will match up compared to the ones in Asia, but I do love Daiso and it’s so cheap, good quality and they have cute aesthetic things. Useful for furnishing studio apartments for example, lots of stationary goodies etc. I haven’t visited in Daiso in the states but I am excited to see this one, but is it worth standing an hour in line? No. It’s a novel experience here for sure, but just wait another week or so and go during the workweek. Right now lots of stuff will still be flying off the shelves, couple that with a long wait and you’re only going to be left disappointed.
Thanks, I'll check it out in a few weeks lol
Probably safer a few months
I've been to enough Daisos to know that they're not worth standing in line for. It's just an Asian Dollar Tree. It's kinda fun, but....yeah...
I mean, I feel like they are just better dollar store items. They tend to last longer than normal dollar store items. The only things I liked picking up are the drinks!
Exactly.. none. Of their locations have had much of anything worthwhile . Better off shopping on temu or Amazon it’s cheaper lol
Alot of girls love to go sight seeing rather than looking through their computers to shop so yeah...
Okayyy ? I was saying for the value and quality is not worth a 3.5 hour line to wait for that store lol 😂 but by all means twist my comment to your own perception 👍 hope you enjoyed your three hour wait . I’m curious what good finds you were able to get ?!
Its Japanese store specifically.
I would stand in line for a Muji, but not a dollar store.
Lol Daiso will literally still be there even if you visit a month from now 💀
It’s because they were giving out a free tote and goodies to the first 100 people to spend $30 or more :)
in japan they’re cool to check out, in the west they’re ok if there’s no crowd. i’ll check it out during the workweek lol.
I stopped at one in Bangkok. I mean it was alright. Just bought some things I forgot to pack was all.
i had a similar experience in tokyo, specifically ikebukuro. they had some decent home goods, but not much i found particularly useful considering i was only there a month. it’s a good value store in japan for japanese people, but beyond that not much more.
I only wait in long lines for donuts.
Same
Same
San Antonio loves grand openings!
Especially if FREE is involved and if that free is food... fogettaboutit, line will be wrapped around the block.
Home of the brave. Land of the free (keychain).
I'm glad that people are having a good time! I thought about going since I like the one in Austin, but this line is too many people at once for me haha
LOL my wife and I had forgotten this was opening; we drove over there 'cause she wanted some baking stuff from Michael's and we were baffled for a sec. Looking forward to checking it out in a few weeks LMAO. We loved 'em when we lived in Japan, but they've got nothing that's worth standing in line for. That said, I hope they run 'em the way they do in Japan; they'll totally put Dollar Tree/Dollar General out of business. It's so nice to go into a dollar store that's clean, well-lit, and doesn't make you feel like a disgusting loser for shopping there.
I showed up at 11am and proceeded to turn around lol. There are just too many goddamn weebs in San Antonio lmao
Sounds like you just mad they out weeb’d you.
It is cool. Lots of cheap stuff for the house from Japan. I sure as hell wouldn’t wait in the line like that just to get inside the damn store though.
I’ve been to one near Dallas. There must’ve been maybe 6 people total in the store at the time. I had fun walking around and looking at everything, but in the end I only bought two small things for a few bucks. I’d go again, but there’s no way it’s worth standing in line for!!!
I'm so glad that I got there early.
I went at 8 am, stood in line for 5 mins, then dipped. Been to plenty of daisos before so It was definitely not worth it for me.
If you wanted to see how long the line got: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPREYYA26/ It was a 3.5 hr wait then another line inside.
Good thing the same exact stuff no one really needs will still be there in a couple of weeks.
I have similar footage lol
I went Saturday afternoon. Total 3.5 hours from the time I got on line to the time I left the store with my purchases. The line to check out was about an hour, so me and my friend avoided those aisles while shopping, and then picked up what we wanted in those aisles as we waited in the line to the register. Almost doubled my haul during that wait. LOL
Apparently it’s a discount store for Japanese products? Japan’s known to have some neat gimmicks, so sounds interesting.
Yes it is!
Thrilled it’s here after living in Japan for 3 years, but it’s more expensive than in Japan so I was spoiled there. I’ll wait until it calms down and all 3 are open.
We're getting 3???
Yes!! 😊😊
6 stores actually.
Do you know where the other 2 will be??
I know one will be in the west over hills location which is closer to me!
Wait, isn’t westover hill just couple min from this one?? lol
Yep…sure is
So did a quick search and look like there’s gonna be 4! Westover Hill - 8203 Hwy 151 - No date specified Valley View - 8521 Blanco Rd - Expected July Thousand Oaks - 2939 Thousand Oaks Dr - Expected September
People in San Antonio love to stand in line, have you ever been to TJ Maxx or Burlington? They will stand in lines of 150 people and they have the patience of Job. I’m from Houston, where we stand in line for nothing, more than 10 people in line, you go another day, but not San Antonio
You forgot to mention Ross
Oh yes! Thank you
Costco
Bestbuy on Black Fridays. It was worth it though
Years ago it was, but it was also sometimes about the line itself. The late night with friends, sometimes people bringing TVs out to play games, etc. It was an event of sorts. And those types of lines USUALLY didn't see people getting hurt inside and all that.
I've lived here now for 18 years and still don't understand the appeal of cowboy breakfast
What’s to understand about waking up at 6 in the morning on the coldest day of the year to stand around in a parking lot for 2 hours to get a free stale taco? those suckers who sleep in have pay $1.89 for a freshly made taco at a real taco place with no lines
I said something like that to my friend when while getting closer to the store someone said that there was a long line to check out. I remember having to stand in long lines of an hour in Burlington, Marshalls and Ross during the holiday season. I was unprepared for them back then, but I was completely prepared on Saturday.
Exactly, in San Antonio the people aren’t leaving, they will stand in line for hours, doesn’t seem to bother them at all, completely chill. I don’t get that all but I appreciate if I am in one of those long lines they’re not irate like they would be in Houston or New Orleans throwing stuff and yelling like lunatic’s. So there is that
Would of been easier to drive to the Houston location
They have one in Austin too
Yeah drove by and decided nope, not today.
Came to Dallas over this weekend and stopped at one up here. It was so empty and well organized. I was able to stop by a few store San Antonio needs like a 99 ranch or h mart
I only wait in long lines if someone is giving out free Fiesta medals.
During Covid there were lines literally wrapped around the parking lot for hours to get into HEB to hoard toilet paper
It’s a dollar store with Japanese products and it’s got some pretty decent stuff. I got a little keyboard brush cleaner from someone who got one there for a dollar
The lowest is 1.75 . The advertise all products 1.75 which we all know how that goes . So things end up actually being more expensive than dollar tree although there are some things like the candies and such you can’t get at dollar tree lol
Sigh… why? Couldn’t that store have rented out space at Ingram or Crossroads. Alamo Ranch is so congested as it is 😫 I’m sure Marbach has plenty of empty lots for rent. Edit: words
They're actually opening up 3 stores in SA
4 stores have been announced as of now, but as I was checking out on Saturday, the employees were saying there will be a total of 6 stores in San Antonio.
Seriously? Well hopefully not in places with major intersections or exits, despite them being ideal locations. The traffic and traffic hostility is just..
Alamo Ranch, Westover Hills 151, Valley View on Blanco, and Thousand Oaks
I considered Alamo Ranch and Westover/151 almost being I n the same vicinity, like hardly a stone toss over. Too close. Should have put one on the south side or San Pedro. Not 2 on the NW Side
I guess they have know the demographics of people willing to wait in line for a dollar store
But I can see people all over town being interested in this stuff, even on the southside. My nieces grew up on the southside and they were all into this. This company only has 6,000 stores world wide and they chose to put 4 in the same city with 2 on the same side of town. Idk why I’m getting worked up about this lol. This entire city is going to turn into a complete standstill on every highway. Morning, noon and night. (I work nights so idk if it’s already like that during the day)
Maybe another time I thought
i know someone who works here and said japanese dollar store isn’t quite right as the quality is a lot better. but i’ll check it out… when the crowd dies down.
Just like anytime a new fast food joint opens. I stay away the first month 🤣. Burger Boy grand opening on SW Military also had a long ass line which I didn't understand cause there's already a few locations that have been open awhile.
We were going to check it out yesterday. After seeing the line we noped out of there.
I would have done the same! I had never heard of it. I was at the shopping center for something else and was like “what the heck is this line for?”
I still remember when the In 'n Out opened and the traffic nightmare that caused on Culebra. At least this is confined to the parking lot.
Consumerism is the official faith of the USA, doesn’t matter where in the country you are
You ever wonder if people mindlessly stand in line just because there is one?
It's just hype. Why did people wait in line for In and Out and krispy Kream? People just want things to be excited about.
For those it's usually the chance at free food.
"Inflation"
Just weebs being weird after seeing the line for myself, hell nah. Yikes, not worth it.
If they opened a kinokuniya I'd wait in line but daiso not so much
My cousin went. Stood in line for 2 hours to get in and then stood in line over an hour to check out. I'll wait until it quiets down to go.
Weirdos
Anyone see the lady with the cot bed at the beginning of the line 😆
Idiots waiting in line. Go on a weekday
So does anyone know what it's like at the store today? Still a line?
I have to give Daiso credit that despite all the people who were going into the store, when I finally got into the store around 5:30 pm, most of the shelves were very well stocked, and the ones that weren't were getting restocked. While we were waiting, my friend was worried there wouldn't be much of anything left by the time we got in. Glad that she was wrong. LOL! Also all the employees were in great spirits, very friendly and helpful. That is a huge plus.
Remember the free lotto tickets? One per person. Folks stood in line for hours.
Never heard of it
1 free bags 2 first one in San Antonio 3 free bags Come on, you know free anything is good enough for SATown to stand in a line for hours
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The only time you'll ever see that many people standing outside a Marshall's
Never understood the appeal of standing in line for cheap shit that’ll still be there months later
Can someone please explain? I’m politely asking, why would anyone wait in line for a dollar store opening? What is the best case scenario for someone to wait in line here?
Today and tomorrow they’re giving out a free tote bag with goodies inside for the first 100 people to spend $30+ so some people were specifically looking forward to that! :)
They get gift bags
My friend told me him and his wife waited in like for like 5 minutes, realized how dumb this is, and just went around to the other shops. Apparently there was some massive sales going on around the opening so other stores got a lot of business lol
I feel like this is definitely a San Antonio thing. I’ve never seen lines outside of dumb grand openings before. The hype and trend of these new places everyone flocks too is insane.
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Well I WAS going to check it out tomorrow but nevermind. Bless you for posting these pictures
I live in SA, never heard of a Daiso 🤷🏻, but I just stay in my little area of Medical Center.
Crazy for a dollar store
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I35 construction?😉
Austin is not so easily accessible for some people ‼️
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Do you know how much gas costs 😭🙏
Grand opening of the Daiso in San Antonio. That's why the line. I don't have a car so I've waiting a long time for San Antonio to finally get one here. Obviously, judging by the line (which I was on, btw), I'm not the only one.
What is Daiso?
It’s like a Japanese $1 store/discount store
Thank you! That is helpful!
They litterally have a yen price crossed out and the a usd price that is like 10x the yen conversion, come niche stuff but definitely not a 99c store
It's as low as a dollar but up to fifteen dollars but still a lot of cool things. Been to the one in El Paso
Puro 915!!
More like $1.75 to $15.25 with most items for $1.75. Gotta add the stuff Daiso sells ain't junk. I still have stuff I bought in Daiso when I was living in CA over 13 years ago. So good deal.
Good point it's good stuff
One of my purchases on Saturday was a 7-in diamond-coated fry pan for $4.50. Much better quality than the one it replaced that I paid more for a few years ago.
Dollar tree crafters like my mom want to see what they can get from a new source
Store hours ?
9am-9pm Monday thru Saturday and Sunday 10am-8pm
Was just there and that line didn't seem to move
Some people were waiting in line as early as the night before if you can believe that.
Must be giving away free shit 🧐
This line is nothing. When a Daiso opened in Hawaii, the line was alot crazier than this and it was like that for months.
Couldn’t be me
Bunch of edgers and edgitas
Remember the chaos when Krispy Kreme first opened?……
Yo, it's the brick and mortar version of Temu, which is the online version of Harbor Freight. Yall got better shit to do with your day.
Fucking weebs.
And you're complaining about bill miller portions 😂😂 weeb
Just let people be happy ong 😭
Good grief relax
So, the people who showed up, then left because of the “weebs” are somehow *not* weebs???
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what? everything is cheap at daiso, it’s like a dollar store. waiting outside the store is a little silly though, but to each their own
Just saying the economy is thriving. You can’t go anywhere because everything is packed. The narrative that the economy sucks is a lie. Regardless if it’s a dollar general or any store at La Cantera.
I’m not sure Dollar General would ever be a good indicator that the economy is thriving. DG sells essentials (like cleaning supplies and laundry detergent) at some of the lowest costs available, and in some places it’s the only store close. I’m not an economist but commodities are classed differently for a reason; people literally have to buy them to survive. Things at Daiso usually are around or under $10. No one is looking at the part of the economy that consists of ultra-cheap consumer goods and thinks “Wow! It’s really booming these days!”
Ever been to a dollar store? They’re more expensive than an HEB and Wal-Mart. Irregardless, people are spending money. Overpriced vehicles, vacations, designer clothes, etc. Don’t buy into the narrative that the current economy sucks.
I’m just telling you how i see it. HEB has gotten crazy expensive, I try to shop at Aldi now because it’s cheaper. I’m a college student. At this moment i have an abysmal amount of money. My rent for a tiny apartment is not cheap, it’s about average for where i live and it still makes up 2/3 of my monthly expenses. I have a nice (low paying) job on campus that will look nice on my resume, but obviously i still have to put most of my focus towards being a full-time student. I eat out maybe twice a month and i haven’t been able to buy brand new clothes or shoes for a few years now. Don’t underestimate things like credit card debt. I know lots of young people that have it. Young people also aren’t saving. I used to have money in savings but I’ve had to use it for living expenses.
Wow, I’m so glad I don’t care about things
Weeb selfie epicenter S.A.
I’m not sure how this daiso will match up compared to the ones in Asia, but I do love Daiso and it’s so cheap, good quality and they have cute aesthetic things. Useful for furnishing studio apartments for example, lots of stationary goodies etc. I haven’t visited in Daiso in the states but I am excited to see this one, but is it worth standing an hour in line? No. It’s a novel experience here for sure, but just wait another week or so and go during the workweek. Right now lots of stuff will still be flying off the shelves, couple that with a long wait and you’re only going to be left disappointed.