ugh-wallyworld (with a ?)

[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.

[Aint Doody]

I vowed I wouldn't get into any controversial threads, but I just can't stop myself here. Walmart does hurt small businesses--as do Costco and shopping on the internet. I, too, shop when necessary at these places. I live in a town of 15K and there are just things we can't get otherwise. But my husband and I also run a small business, and when the locals shop elsewhere for the goods that we also sell, it hurts us and the local economy in general. We've had to downsize just to stay here. What really hurts is when a potential customer comes in and tries all our products and then orders the same thing from the internet. I really think that soon "mom & pop" stores will be non-existant. What a tragedy!

[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