Bargaining is common, however, for larger purchases such as automobiles and stereo equipment. They are frequently combined with a drugstore and, therefore, also have a pharmacy. Supermarkets in this area include IGA, Schnucks, and County Market. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be purchased during the summer at the weekly Farmer's Markets in Champaign and Urbana. There are many places in the countryside around Champaign-Urbana where you can buy and in some cases pick your own fresh produce.
Convenience stores are smaller and have a more limited selection of items.
Prices are usually higher than at larger supermarkets. Some of the convenience stores in this area are Colonial Pantry, Hometown Pantry and Bigfoot. Many convenience stores also function as gas stations. Drugstores sell a variety of items such as cosmetics, candy, magazines, film, cleaning and personal hygiene products. Drugstore pharmacies can fill your drug prescriptions written by a doctor.