Phebus
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I don't care where my wife shops, as long as dinner is on the table on time.
I'm not going to be defending WalMart here only saying their prices are good.I do have a question as have a friend who works in their corporate, and says they have their own construction company and do all in house? Are you telling me NO? Just Asking,thanks!!
I ONLY go to wallyworld to buy MOBILE 1, the only place I have found it in
the 5 qt jugs for $32.00-(those jugs also say"specially packaged for wm.")
I go in thru the auto service back door, get my oil, turn around and have
them buzz me out. I suggest everyone try it, it puts the "Wallmart exp"
down to the minimum acceptable level
Yup....I agree that's the best way in and out of WW....at least here in San Clemente, in Havasu though they don't have Oil and Tire service. Weird actually as I am told that this is (was) the 2nd largest Wal-Mart in the USA, at least it was when it was built.:deadhorse:I ONLY go to wally-world to buy MOBILE 1, the only place I have found it in
the 5 qt jugs for $32.00-(those jugs also say"specially packaged for wm.")
I go in thru the auto service back door, get my oil, turn around and have
them buzz me out. I suggest everyone try it, it puts the "Wallmart exp"
down to the minimum acceptable level
I still would not set foot into a walmart if they were selling widgets for 50%off. I will pay extra or do without just so I dont have to put up with the people and bullshit.
How far is Walmart from Crazy Horse....5 miles max.
JD,when you decide to start a thread try setting your alarm clock earlier,like 10:00 am. Your threads should be up and running all day to develope properly. Thanks:thumbsup
You've clearly never been to the Wal-Mart in Havasu...
... BTW, I'm sure everyone currently working at Wal-Mart would thank each and every one of you for shutting them down if you could... since they don't make what YOU think they should? oh, sorry? what your union says they should.
It's all about golf cart range.
The reason Wal Mart has taken so much heat over the past 10 years or so is because studies show that they actually lower the standard of living whenever they are opened.
It doesn't have as much to do with union jobs, as the grocery industry is a small piece of the puzzle. Search the internet, and you'll find that small, locally-owed businesses are mostly affected. Yes, products are cheaper (where they get them from and their ties to the Chinese government are a whole other story), but the cost is much greater to the local businesses.
Cities love Wal Mart because they create sales tax revenue- mostly by drawing in shoppers from surrounding cities. However, what's good for the city revenue, isn't always good for the community. The shift from local businesses and higher-paying jobs actually hurts the community. Essentialy, the city is taking money from the local folks in cost of living, and surrounding cities in tax revenue.
That is why California has sued Wal Mart every chance it gets (there are only 2 Supercenters in California).
I can remember when i lived in HB, and Wal Mart wanted to convert a traditional format to a Supercenter. The city council wanted the tax revenue so bad, they changed zoning just to accomodate Wal Mart.
However, the local residents proceeded to recall the entire city council and block the zoning change. It had little to do with union jobs, and more to do with locally-owned businesses (florists, bike shops, etc.).
I ONLY go to wallyworld to buy MOBILE 1, the only place I have found it in
the 5 qt jugs for $32.00-(those jugs also say"specially packaged for wm.")
I go in thru the auto service back door, get my oil, turn around and have
them buzz me out. I suggest everyone try it, it puts the "Wallmart exp"
down to the minimum acceptable level
I don't care where my wife shops, as long as dinner is on the table on time.
Man, I always get a laugh when these threads get started! All the big ballers take turns standing on the proverbial soap box explaining how we're killing America by patronizing stores like Walmart. Anyone been in a Home Depot lately? How about a Best Buy? Most big box stores are staffed with a bunch of Mensa's all with single digit IQ's, barely deserving a wage much above whatever minimum is. How many of us choose to shop on Amazon or other Internet stores without a second thought about where our money's ending up?
I have a retail business selling tools and I can tell you for sure, a huge majority of my customers are price shoppers. They bitch about the price for quality,and then when you show them an alternative option for a lower price, they bitch because it's not made in the USA! And forget loyalty, if they can buy the same thing somewhere else 2 bucks cheaper they do, no matter how good your service is. Yes, there are a few who are exceptions who do business with YOU because of YOU but the almighty dollar wins 9 out of 10 times.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is how subjective this topic is. Some say they won't go to Walmart because they're non union or don't treat their employee's all that well (allegedly), but will scour the Internet to find the cheapest price on something, buy it out of state so they don't have to pay sales tax, and then brag about what a deal they got and what a smart shopper they are without any thought of "the local business" or where the money ends up.
Wow, look at the big brain on Jeff!!
You've clearly never been to the Wal-Mart in Havasu...
... BTW, I'm sure everyone currently working at Wal-Mart would thank each and every one of you for shutting them down if you could... since they don't make what YOU think they should? oh, sorry? what your union says they should.
The reason Wal Mart has taken so much heat over the past 10 years or so is because studies show that they actually lower the standard of living whenever they are opened.
It doesn't have as much to do with union jobs, as the grocery industry is a small piece of the puzzle. Search the internet, and you'll find that small, locally-owed businesses are mostly affected. Yes, products are cheaper (where they get them from and their ties to the Chinese government are a whole other story), but the cost is much greater to the local businesses.
Cities love Wal Mart because they create sales tax revenue- mostly by drawing in shoppers from surrounding cities. However, what's good for the city revenue, isn't always good for the community. The shift from local businesses and higher-paying jobs actually hurts the community. Essentialy, the city is taking money from the local folks in standard of living, and surrounding cities in tax revenue.
That is why California has sued Wal Mart every chance it gets (there are only 2 Supercenters in California).
I can remember when I lived in HB, and Wal Mart wanted to convert a traditional format to a Supercenter. The city council wanted the tax revenue so bad, they changed zoning just to accomodate Wal Mart.
However, the local residents proceeded to recall the entire city council and block the zoning change. It had little to do with union jobs, and more to do with locally-owned businesses (florists, bike shops, etc.).
I would think an isolated community like Lake Havasu City has just lowered their standard of living for the residents, since Wal Mart will have little draw from surrounding communities.
Man, I always get a laugh when these threads get started!
All the big ballers take turns standing on the proverbial soap box explaining how we're killing America by patronizing stores like Walmart. Anyone been in a Home Depot lately? How about a Best Buy? Most big box stores are staffed with a bunch of Mensa's all with single digit IQ's, barely deserving a wage much above whatever minimum is. How many of us choose to shop on Amazon or other Internet stores without a second thought about where our money's ending up?
I have a retail business selling tools and I can tell you for sure, a huge majority of my customers are price shoppers. They bitch about the price for quality,and then when you show them an alternative option for a lower price, they bitch because it's not made in the USA! And forget loyalty, if they can buy the same thing somewhere else 2 bucks cheaper they do, no matter how good your service is. Yes, there are a few who are exceptions who do business with YOU because of YOU but the almighty dollar wins 9 out of 10 times.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is how subjective this topic is. Some say they won't go to Walmart because they're non union or don't treat their employee's all that well (allegedly), but will scour the Internet to find the cheapest price on something, buy it out of state so they don't have to pay sales tax, and then brag about what a deal they got and what a smart shopper they are without any thought of "the local business" or where the money ends up.
Fuck Wally world. If you can put up with their crappy retarded no good fucked up shit personality people they call employees, and getting that discount is worth it to you then good for you. I ablsolutely avoid that place at all costs. Not only do the workers suck at life, so do the majority of their customers. I get out of there feeling dumber and dirty as a crack addict sleeping in a dumpster. Half the time I've been there the fuckin greater at the door doesnt even say anything, WTF??? Dip shit has the easeist job kown to man and he cant do it.
Every once and a while when I need a good laugh, this is where I go:
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?page_id=9798
Anyone been in a Home Depot lately? How about a Best Buy? Most big box stores are staffed with a bunch of Mensa's all with single digit IQ's, barely deserving a wage much above whatever minimum is.
You do understand that Mensa and single digit IQ is mutually exclusive, right? Just saying...
Fuck Wally world. If you can put up with their crappy retarded no good fucked up shit personality people they call employees, and getting that discount is worth it to you then good for you. I ablsolutely avoid that place at all costs. Not only do the workers suck at life, so do the majority of their customers. I get out of there feeling dumber and dirty as a crack addict sleeping in a dumpster. Half the time I've been there the fuckin greater at the door doesnt even say anything, WTF??? Dip shit has the easeist job kown to man and he cant do it.
Every once and a while when I need a good laugh, this is where I go:
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?page_id=9798
Fuck Wally world. If you can put up with their crappy retarded no good fucked up shit personality people they call employees, and getting that discount is worth it to you then good for you. I ablsolutely avoid that place at all costs. Not only do the workers suck at life, so do the majority of their customers. I get out of there feeling dumber and dirty as a crack addict sleeping in a dumpster. Half the time I've been there the fuckin greater at the door doesnt even say anything, WTF??? Dip shit has the easeist job kown to man and he cant do it.
Every once and a while when I need a good laugh, this is where I go:
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?page_id=9798
I believe he is referring to the mexican group of the same sounding name.
Oh yeah, Best Buy has top IQ personnel.............When I asked about a stereo receiver the guy looked at me like I was from Mars and takes me to all in ones and home theatre systems.:bash:
Little late but i need a couple boxes ov .40cal ammo.:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsupJust got home and my wife was backing out, asked her where she's going and she said Wal-Mart....no kidding......anyone need anything? :thumbsup
Fuck Wally world. If you can put up with their crappy retarded no good fucked up shit personality people they call employees, and getting that discount is worth it to you then good for you. I ablsolutely avoid that place at all costs. Not only do the workers suck at life, so do the majority of their customers. I get out of there feeling dumber and dirty as a crack addict sleeping in a dumpster. HALF THE TIME I'VE BEEN THERE the fuckin greater at the door doesnt even say anything, WTF??? Dip shit has the easeist job kown to man and he cant do it.
Every once and a while when I need a good laugh, this is where I go:
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?page_id=9798
I'm getting a kick outta all the people that are saying the employees are retarted and suck.....WTF? are you all going there looking for a piece of ass? or friendship? Get your shit, go to the check out, then leave.....no interaction needed
Little late but i need a couple boxes ov .40cal ammo.:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup
Rich,we do not have a choice,no target here:thumbsdown
LMAO.I got your message and called her while she was there and she got home with 2 boxes of 20 guage shells.....I said WTF? and she said the guy at wall mart said 2 boxes of 20's equals 40 right? :smackhead
So lower prices for commodities, more tax revenue, and more jobs = lower standard of living.
... what flavor is that cool-aid?
Inglewood kicked out Wal-Mart and felt so empowered they raised the city tax... 9.75% here now. How do you think my retail business did as a result? If Wally was here it would have helped my small business.
Ok spelling Nazi! Have fun at wally world
I would rather pay double than to step foot in a walmart. I like to support small local business that care of their customers. I like my money to stay in my community and support the people that are in turn are supporting my community. Reward good company's with your business and money. Price isn't everything, we should all take a hard look at who we spend our hard earned dollars with
I think you need to put the bong down. There are not jobs created- only shifted. There is no increase in consumption- only shifting.
Yes, lower prices, but also lower wages. Hence, a lower standard of living. That's how that works. The cost of living for these folks will still increase, BTW.
The cities do not care where they get the tax revenue from, so the Wal Mart workers pay just like everyone else (except they have a lower earnings to begin with).
When Wal Mart opened in Palm Desert, they negotiated a 5 year tax-exempt deal. Essentially, they didn't have to pay the city for 5 years.
When the 5 years was up, they wanted to re-negotiate, and turn the store into a Supercenter. When the city put it's foot down on no more tax-exempt status, Wal Mart negotiated another deal with the city next door.
They moved a couple miles down the road- same shoppers, but no revenue for they city that stuck by them when they needed zoning to open in the first place.
If you wanna shop with your conscience- no problem. Boycott Wal Mart, but purchase their stock. Heck, with their emerging markets (like China), they don't need growth in the US stores.
Why don't you union fuck protest McDonalds? Or other places that pay minimum wage?