ugh-wallyworld (with a ?)

[DrBee]

Why is it that Wallyworld has similar but different items than elsewhere? My husband was making a run to the store - I asked him to pick up a kryptonite combination cable lock. The wallyworld variety is slightly different than what you would find EVERYWHERE else. Why is that??? It is Kryptonite brand with the lifetime warranty. But no model number. It's 5'long and 12mm instead of the RCL2 that is 6ft and 10mm. This thing is heavy! I'm heading to the scale...it weighs 2 lbs It was only $14 and I'd have to order online to get the one that weighs 0.8lbs. Is it worth it? I'm really only going to have it on the bike for local errands (haircuts, etc.). I strongly dislike wallyworld, but when you're in a small town sometimes it's the only option. Any thoughts???

[bcipam]

who or what is Wallyworld?

[pkq]

I cannot stand Wallyworld but they are here to stay. Sure are a long way from old man Walton's ideas of selling only American made stuff.

International manufacturing does not hold the appeal for me that it does for a lot of people. Standardization is a good thing but some disagree.

[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.

[Veronica]

Walmart.

V.

[SadieKate]

I cannot stand Wallyworld but they are here to stay. Sure are a long way from old man Walton's ideas of selling only American made stuff.

Yeah, what she said.

[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!

[Trek420]

As to fishdr's question "Why they put that monstrosity (sp?) in a town of 15K people, I'll never know."

What Sadiekate sed.

But let's not quibble, TE gals about the joys vs evils of Wallyworld. I work for the Wallyworld of telcom (oops, I vowed I would not say that, no PM's at midnight about your DSL...ok, I work for an antique store, there, that's the ticket) but shop the farm market, independent book stores, eat free-range Fair Trade soy based cheese and always shop....my LBS!

One thing is that the internet can help small independent local companies to survive, thrive even with some savvy marketing.

Anyone seen a womens bike clothing/supply store? There's a women owned LBS near me and even they have the usual dearth of womens duds.

Yet we have one here.

[Trekhawk]

I work for the Wallyworld of telcom (oops, I vowed I would not say that, no PM's at midnight about your DSL...ok, I work for an antique store, there, that's the ticket)

Antique store thats fab I have plenty of late night questions I could ask. :

Trek - who loves antiques - hawk.

[DrBee]

But let's not quibble, TE gals about the joys vs evils of Wallyworld

True enough - there's no point to quibbling. It's quite counterproductive, isn't it?

Sooooooooooooo - I actually started this thread to ask about the diffs between Walmart sold Kryptonite locks and those you get from authorized dealers and well yes..... to rant. Now that the rant is over - here's the info I found...The lock is not on the Kryptonite site and is way heavier than those that are the same diameter and longer length. Also - it's made in China and the locks on the Kryptonite site are made in Taiwan. Odd. - just FYI