ugh-wallyworld (with a ?)

[bcipam]

Really what's Wallyworld????

[Dianyla]

Walmart frequently gets products specially made to sell in their stores. Once they become the "bread and butter" customer of the manufacturers, then they can force the providers to accept unfairly low payments vs. driving them out of business.

Really what's Wallyworld????

It's like a really big Walmart. Twice as big, twice as evil.

[DrBee]

Walmart frequently gets products specially made to sell in their stores.

And they are usually of lesser quality. Do y'all think this lock is worth keeping or should I return it (my head hurts thinking about going in there) and shop online for the lighter version?

This particular Walmart is brand new and the biggest one in Mississippi. Why they put that monstrosity (sp?) in a town of 15K people, I'll never know. We try to support the local businesses as much as possible. Unfortunately, they're dropping like flies.

[SadieKate]

I'd return it on principle. Maybe once less shop will die.

But that's just me.

[Running Mommy]

Hmmm... I worked for Wal Mart for about 5 years... And I'm still a stockholder. So I guess you know where I stand...
Please ladies, let's not start this debate. I think the Wal Mart vs. the world debate is just as touchy as the George Bush debate.
All I will say is that I always hear how evil Wal Mart is, yet they remain the nations #1 retailer?? hmmm... So I guess there are more than a few people out there that are hypocrites.
But yeah, it's a free country. Spend your money as you please.

[Dianyla]

All I will say is that I always hear how evil Wal Mart is, yet they remain the nations #1 retailer?? hmmm... So I guess there are more than a few people out there that are hypocrites.
But yeah, it's a free country. Spend your money as you please.

Unfortunately, many people are in areas where the local business have all been driven under and they have little choice but to shop at Walmart. By the time people realize what the game is, the game is over.

I count myself lucky that I am in a low-Walmart zone and, other than a one-time emergency purchase of a bag of ice after a fishing trip, I have not spent my money there.

[DrBee]

Dianyla,

That is so true. Here, as in many small towns there is no choice. Another disturbing fact is that they are not renovating the old stores (at least here in MS), they are demolishing them - without recycling shelving, wiring, ductwork, etc., and even some really old stock.

BTW - I'm returning the locks (that ought to be fun) and purchasing them online this morning. Thanks for listening to my rant!

[Veronica]

Walmart.

V.