Submitted by plaidmellon t3_10jqz7p in pittsburgh
I’m hosting a birthday and need some basic party balloons. Apparently there’s a global helium shortage so helium balloons are harder to find than normal.
Where do you get your balloons in Pittsburgh? Preferably in the east end or within a 30 min drive.
I’d love to support one of the local shops in Lawrenceville but they’re so expensive - over $30 for 10 inflated latex balloons.
Just because there’s a shortage doesn’t mean there aren’t places that sell balloons. I’m just trying to avoid Party City and shop more locally or DIY-friendly. Sure, if I can’t find any elsewhere I’ll go to Party City or skip them.
I've had good luck with the party city in millvale in the past! You could try giving them a call?
Schorin Company does balloons.
I didn't say there weren't. Maybe "global helium shortage" would be a good time to just go without balloons full of it for a bit. Just inflate some with your lungs and tie them up high.
Fantastic! I’ll call them tomorrow. I wasn’t sure because their website said “air fill only” on most of their balloon listings.
Shit, maybe I’ve jumped timelines. I could be wrong, but I swear I’ve left there with balloons!
either way, they're always super nice when I'm in there.
Dollar store $1.25 each
Inflated with helium? Which dollar store?
Yes All of them helium filled ballons
Dollar Tree is definitely the place to go. They don’t have a massive selection like Party City, but at $1.25, you can’t beat the price.
I know helium balloons are fun but it is insane that we use them in balloons we are running out and it is needed in MRI machine helium balloons should be illegal
I have a helium canister only “lightly” used…
>I’d love to support one of the local shops in Lawrenceville but
Next time, when you've got "Best" in your title and you follow it with the above, just say "cheapest" and save everyone the trouble.
>I’m just trying to avoid Party City and shop more locally or DIY-friendly.
No, you're not. You already said places in Lawrenceville were too expensive. You want cheap helium balloons.
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>Inflated with helium? Which dollar store?
ahem
In. Millvale.
Right.
There’s one in Aspinwall?
You could go to the "adult" store on Liberty Ave and get a box of whippets for some real party balloons.
Wacky Jack's is delightful to work with and they will deliver!
Skip the balloons. No one will even notice they aren’t there.
Waltmire Pharmacy on Spring Garden Ave. has helium balloons.
DeleteSystem33 t1_j5m56j0 wrote
Maybe... skip the inflated balloons right now?