He’s not allowed to go to the Virgin Mega-Store.
But then, neither am I.
And when we go together, it’s an economic disaster on par with the Great Depression.
Same with us at, I’m ashamed to say, Old Navy. Yeah, that’s right. Old Navy. <sigh>
Well, sure, but that’s because the Virgin Mega-Store is hideously overpriced. At least the one here in Chicago is.
Never been told I couldn’t go to a particular store, but then I’ve never come home with something we couldn’t afford either. Same goes for her, I wouldn’t dream of telling her she couldn’t buy herself a new pair of shoes, but she doesn’t feel the need to own 2,000 pairs of shoes either.
Um, yeah, what P_T_ said. We’re both grown-ups, and even though we keep separate finances, we’re both aware of what’s in the coffers, what amount would be wise to spend, and what major purchases are planned. And we don’t even have a “system” for conveying this information – we just talk.
If anything, rather than telling him he can’t buy something or can’t shop somewhere, it’s much more likely that I’ll tell him there will be $X surplus this month (since I’m the one who makes the bulk of the income), so does he want to buy some new windows, or should we get a load of crushed granite for the driveway, or what.
He’s not terribly into acquiring things, and he already has plenty of toys. If he feels that he would like some new gew-gaw and he feels that he can afford it, he’s welcome to buy it.
if online stores count, I’d say mailorderbridesdirect2u.com
I’m on a “short leash” when it comes to DVDs. My GF gets nagged by me if she buys any more clothing (mostly from GUESS? which ain’t cheap at all!).
Our system in place is pretty good. I used to be like Jeevmon, carefree and out of control with my DVD / electronic purchases (I have 400+DVDs, some of my Anime cost more than $200 US). Now, all my credit cards are in the hand’s of my GF (no more online purchases) and all I have left is a debit card and a gas card 
I get to mirror my DVD purchases to her clothing purchases so when she goes for a $140 pair of jeans, I get to by a new season of Voyager (I’m waiting for her to buy something big to let me get Band of Brothers ). This allows her to control her buying impulse because she considers me buying Star Trek to be a complete waste of money 
Well, which series?
Seriously, and I really honestly was going to never post to this thread again, but was it YOUR choice to hand over your credit cards to your GF or your Girlfriend’s choice, or is this another hilarious tongue in cheek joke? Are you not an adult, and is your money not your own?
Voyager (I already have the first 2 seasons). Although I wouldn’t mind picking up another few seasons of TNG. Of course the deal is that, if I shell out for a $118 (CAN) DVD, she gets to buy another top for the same price…something I can’t let happen
I also have my eye out for Futurama and Simpsons (I already own all seasons available). The nice thing about being with a compulsive Guess? shopper is each top she buys translates to about 1 season of the shows I like I should have everything I want by summer.
Jesus, my post was in jest. Yes, it was my choice and it really helps me cut down on my spending (online shopping is the WORST, being able to buy ANYTHING in the WHOLE WORLD from my home is just too much a temptation ) She’s just as bad as I am (worse in my personal opinion ) but she’d never use my cards without permission (she can, but she won’t). She also doesn’t quite know how to shop online…yet.
The plus side is that, if I really need to buy something (ie emergency money for a car repair) she’s almost always with me so I always have access to “my” cards. I also feel better knowing she has access to large amounts of money if she needs to bail me out of jail or something
Voyager? OK , then yes, I agree with your GF. TNG I could understand. 
Well if you really wanna get finnicky about it, think about what you (quoted, then) wrote for a second. The thread title is indeed “…stores at which you’re not allowed to shop”. The keyword here is shop.
You’ve quoted jeevwoman with “…he is allowed to go wherever the hell he pleases”. This does not necessarily include shopping (where presumably you buy things - or at least have a willingness to pay for them).
Of course now you can quote me with:
{Which I personally think is quite humorous, but again, YMMV.}
This is acceptable. My objection is with the quote you’ve used (the OP’s title) to justify your argument. Don’t shoot the messenger here.
In response to the OP, my SO forbids me to enter the Amy Fadhli store, for practical reasons. She’s afraid I’ll drown in my own drool.
My husband attends the most holiest of churches: Home Depot.
Faithfully, every Sunday afternoon, not during a major sporting event, he enters Oooooom Depot to genuflect before the altar of DeWalt, Black and Decker and ooh and ahh over screws and nuts.
He tithes regularly and most generously. And he gets dinner from the Hot Dog Stand Lady.
Just as long as I am not dragged along to this coma-inducing store, I do not in any way attempt to drag him into a garage sale/salvation army/resale shop.
Ye gods, I feel bad that it was something in my LJ that started the firestorm above!
Anyhoo, in the spirit of trying to keep the OP on the rails… No SO at the moment, but there are stores that I have to limit my own access to at the risk of spending untold thousands of dollars and putting future generations of Zanshins on the ramen-noodle-and-mac-and-cheese food plan.
Those stores are (in no particular order):
Best Buy
Circuit City
Tweeter <droooooooooooolllll
Bed, Bath and Beyond
any store that sells role-playing games
Borders
Barnes and Noble
The Gap
Old Navy (jeevwoman, I feel your pain)
eBay
Target
So, looking at the above list, I apparently can only shop in Cub Foods and Claire’s Boutique. Great.
Now things get interesting!!!
Hee hee!
Yup. So I’ll be set if I ever need plastic jewelry or huge cans of Red Gold tomatoes.
Wow! What’s the going rate on Virgins? Where can I find one of these “Mega-Stores”? Will they sell to anyone? Do they take “trade-ins”?
I’ll bet they have a brisk repeat customer business.
They use to - but apparently they can no longer find any sales staff with the requisite experience.