Vitacost pulled its ads from Rush Limbaugh -- looking for new vitamin supplier

Sorry Hot Tabasco, I’ll take my rant where ever it’s needed.

61 posted on 03/05/2012 2:20:36 PM PST by MichaelCorleone (Stop feeding the beast; spend money only with those who support traditional American values.)

To: NewJerseyJoe

Puritan
GNC
Kirkland
Procaps Labs (expensive, but you don’t go to the doc as often. Seriously.)

62 posted on 03/05/2012 2:21:18 PM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)

To: MichaelCorleone

I’ll take my rant where ever it’s needed.

Thanks but it's not needed here......Let me guess, we're about to face a thread hijacking......

63 posted on 03/05/2012 2:24:54 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (The only solution to this primary is a shoot out! Last person standing picks the candidate)

You are welcome. If you are ever dis-satisfied just give Swansons a call and they will refund your money or replace the product. That has only happened to me once in ten years though.

64 posted on 03/05/2012 2:25:35 PM PST by csmusaret (I have kleptomania, but when it gets too bad I take something.)

Excellent. I appreciate the recommendation.

65 posted on 03/05/2012 2:28:22 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)

To: spacejunkie2001

I have no professional interest in this company. I vouch for the effectiveness of their products. http://procapslabs.com/

66 posted on 03/05/2012 2:28:22 PM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)

“Let me guess, we’re about to face a thread hijacking......”

You guessed wrong. I don’t play those games.

From my perspective Rush made a monumental mistake by apologizing under these conditions. The record shows it not only doesn’t work, it’s counterproductive.

Still, these companies true colors have come out, and I will not be doing business with any of them.

67 posted on 03/05/2012 2:56:00 PM PST by MichaelCorleone (Stop feeding the beast; spend money only with those who support traditional American values.)

“I now switch mostly between swansonvitamins.com, iherb.com and Amazon.”

I use the same sources, along with Life Extension.

68 posted on 03/05/2012 3:33:21 PM PST by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)

It's on the company's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Vitacost).

"We’d like to address an issue with our radio ads -- one of which aired on the Rush Limbaugh radio show. To put it frankly, Mr. Limbaugh's recent comments have been unsettling, and many of our fans have voiced concern that Vitacost endorses these views. These comments are definitely not in line with our brand values, and in listening to our fans we've decided to remove our advertising from the program."

69 posted on 03/05/2012 3:46:34 PM PST by NewJerseyJoe (Rat mantra: "Facts are meaningless! You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!")

To: NewJerseyJoe

Add me to the list of Swanson Vitamins fans. I’ve recently been splitting my orders between them and Vitacost, but no more. Swanson all the way. I emailed Vitacost to inform them I am no longer a customer.

70 posted on 03/05/2012 3:55:35 PM PST by Mygirlsmom

To: NewJerseyJoe

71 posted on 03/05/2012 6:38:05 PM PST by redhead (Alaska: Step out of the bus and into the food chain.)

To: FedsRStealingOurCountryFromUs

Love. My. VitaMix. Our fave is about one cup of yogurt with about three cups of frozen berries and about two tablespoons of sugar. Best fro-yo ever!

72 posted on 03/05/2012 6:44:25 PM PST by goodwithagun (My gun has killed fewer people than Ted Kennedy's car.)

To: NewJerseyJoe

puritan.com (Puritan’s Pride) has the best prices on supplements like fish oil and CoQ10.

73 posted on 03/05/2012 6:47:17 PM PST by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)

Okay, I did some comparisons for a handful of products that I regularly ordered from Vitacost and posted price comparisons. All prices seem to be similar across vendors. Swanson and iHerb were the only two that carried everything listed; Puritan was missing one item. Most of the others mentiond do not carry the sample products. (Notes: “NatPlus” — cannot find any website for this company; “Pilgrim’s Pride” — sells chicken products; don’t know why it was mentioned.)

Jarrow Whey Proten - 2 lb. - Carribean Chocolate

Vitacost - 23.98
Swanson - 21.87
iHerb - 24.47
Puritan - not carried
Life Extension - not carried
Life Force - not carried
GNC - not carried
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - not carried

Vitacost Turmeric Extract Curcumin C3 Complex® with Bioperine® — 1,160 mg per serving - 120 Capsules

Vitacost - 23.99
Swanson - (several products available)
iHerb - (several products available)
Puritan - one product available
Life Extension - (several products available)
Life Force - not carried
GNC - not carried
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - one product available

Emergen-C, Super Orange, 30 packets

Vitacost - (no longer carried)
Swanson - 8.66
iHerb - 9.42
Puritan - 9.99
Life Extension - not carried
Life Force - not carried
GNC - 9.99
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - 7.99

Alacer Electro-Mix, 30 packets

Vitacost - 6.14
Swanson - 6.14
iHerb - 9.42
Puritan - 6.99
Life Extension - not carried
Life Force - not carried
GNC - not carried
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - not carried

Carlson B-6 Liquid — 4 fl oz

Vitacost - 8.79
Swanson - 8.79
iHerb - 9.69
Puritan - not carried
Life Extension - not carried
Life Force - not carried
GNC - not carried
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - 12.29

Natural Factors B12 Methylcobalamin — 1000 mcg - 90 Chewable Tablets

Vitacost - 8.07
Swanson - 8.97
iHerb - 8.97
Puritan - not carried
Life Extension - not carried
Life Force - not carried
GNC - 14.95
Watkins - not carried
ProCaps - not carried
Vitamin Shoppe - not carried; alternative products available

74 posted on 03/05/2012 7:43:59 PM PST by NewJerseyJoe (Rat mantra: "Facts are meaningless! You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!")

To: NewJerseyJoe

Good move, dumping the cowardly scumbags at Vitacost.
Personally, I go to the Bunn’s Natural Foods store for my supplements. I pick up fresh raw bee pollen and refrigerated Udo’s Oil (including flax seed oil) while I’m there, too. I like being able to look at shelf after shelf of vitamins of all brands. Plus, the people there are very knowledgable and helpful.

75 posted on 03/05/2012 7:52:07 PM PST by Lancey Howard

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