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MeganS 09-23-2010 12:49 PM
I can't say I have much o fa problem with Walmart. One of the ones near us is VERY trashy, but the others are pretty clean (all things considered), the savings are GREAT, and the employees are pretty helpful, IMO!

We live in a nice suburb though, so that could be why we don't have a problem. Also, one of my FAVORITE things is that you can get REALLY, REALLY nice acrylic nails done for like $16, where normally I'd pay $45. Whenever I'm doing something "special" where I want to have nails, I go right to walmart to get them done.

kjc 09-23-2010 01:59 PM
I always spend way more than I want to, always get overcharged on at least two items everytime and don't catch it till I get home (there goes any savings!), I feel bad for the employees... low pay, kept under 40 hrs so they can't collect any benefits, it's depressing.

The quality of most their products sucks: hence the cheaper prices. No more crafts/material dept:( but in a way that's a good thing, bc I won't have to wait over 30 minutes or more for someone to cut the material for me!

I can still find bargains online, and purchase cute doggy clothes from our own fabulous YT Vendors, and get treated more fairly and don't have to drive to do it. So I save on gas and time.

Last trip for meds I stopped at the Dunkin Doughnuts for one of their new drinks... got a pretty intense case of diarrhea thankfully after I got home.:eek: So I don't feel the need to do that ever again. Leary of the silly doughnuts too!

My new game is to go in only when I have no other choice, and come out spending under $20.00. (exceptions made for stupid cheap stuff I have to have!) Or, if I just feel like shopping (also called exercise), I'll take a cart, shop to my heart's content, use the price checkers that never work, get frustrated and leave the cart wherever, and go home! I really had to do that once but left the checkout line bc I had to meet the daycare bus at home, the the checkout process was clogged as usual.

I shop the childrens sale clothes alot for furbaby stuff and hair ties. If I see a dress on clearance for a dollar or two, I get the largest size (more material, unless it's something alterable) and go from there. Last winter I scarfed up 4 Ravens Football cheerleader dresses (NFL Logo and all!)$5 each! 3 to alter, and one a total remake for my little dude! (he don't do ruffles or lace!) Keeps me busy enough I hardly miss the crafts/sewing dept at all!:p

Summing up... more bad than good at this point in time. We give WalMart many :thumbdown:thumbdown:thumbdown:thumbdown:thumbdown . :D Venting feels good!

FlDebra 09-23-2010 03:38 PM
They have everyone hooked and have driven most of the competition out of business so they no longer need to pander to the customer's needs, wants or desires. Ours is going down the tube too. They hjave been reorganizing for the past 3 months and I think that is a disguise for removing half the inventory that was not bringing in the bucks per square shelf inch needed. Ours seems to be moving closer to a Sam's everyday. More bulk and less specialty items. :( I am spending alittle more and shopping at Publix for groceries.

lizzieg 09-23-2010 04:47 PM
I like Target's setup better, however I feel bad for the employees of Wal-Mart. The company has been tough on their loyal employees for years.

I'm lucky enough to have a wonderful fabric store that is still open around me.

I shop at Aldi for some things, and Harris Teeter for others. When the hubby changes my oil, he finds the cheapest prices on my oil at...you guessed it, Wal-Mart.

{I have bad panic attacks when I am in a crowded store, so there are few shopping experiences that are pleasurable to me. }

Every person is different, and there is no reason for employees or customers to be disrespected. The world would be a better place if everyone showed consideration for each other.

Christmas is fast approaching; I am going online to avoid the crowds. (O:

Spike87 09-24-2010 03:07 AM
Ouch. That sounds brutal (referring to the OP)

I've honestly never had any real issues with Wal Mart. Part of doesn't know what I'd do without them :yelrotflm

Honestly, I think Wal Mart has been greatful to me. I remember I bought my Playstation 3 there about 6 months ago and I got a three year repair free warranty for 20 bucks. (Which usually got 25 bucks a year elsewhere!)

Maybe your Wal Mart is just afraid of losing customers :eek:

cruisinpat 09-28-2010 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom (Post 3269558)
Oh I used to hate, hate and hate Walmart (yes I know hate is a strong word) until.... Black Friday 2009.

Yes you read that correctly, I started to love Walmart on Black Friday. I spent HOURS in line with my friend while she waited for $299.00 laptop for her daughter. I spent a lot of time strolling around the store, breaking into the Door Busters and generally having a great time. At one point I started filling carts for people standing in line. As you can guess its a 24 hour Walmart so we got to wait inside the store.

I pass two Walmarts to get to "my Walmart" it is the best kept secret in North Fulton county, no one goes there but me a few other people (members from the area its on Hwy 9 just North of McFarland).
I have not been a fan of WalMart for years but Black Friday 2009 is the day that I made the decision to NEVER walk into a WalMart again. It is the day that my brother, a former manager of WalMart, was killed in a car accident on his way home from his long shift at the WalMart that he managed. He fell asleep at the wheel and sadly hit another car killing himself and the driver of the other car. He had always been a dedicated employee and a great manager. He worked the crazy hours that the higher-ups demanded him to work. Sad to say that WalMart seems to not really care much about it's employees; they care about the bottom line.

I can tell you first hand that many, many WalMart employees care. At my brother's funeral there were 2 bus-loads of employees that came for the viewing to honor my brother. They took there own time to show their respect for a boss that they loved. And the day of the funeral another bus-load of employees showed up. It did my heart good to see so many employees have such a respect for their manager.

The next time you visit a WalMart please keep in mind that these people need their job. They are raising families, paying rent, buying food, etc. I believe that many of the employees would not work for WalMart if they could find a job elsewhere. Although I HATE WalMart, and, as I said earlier, will NEVER step foot in one again, please respect those that work there. They are just trying to do what is best for themselves and their families.

I will now step down from my soapbox. Everyone have a good day!

LunasMomma 09-28-2010 05:14 AM
I feel bad for those who have crappy Walmarts near them:( Ours is outstanding! The employees could be a little more knowledgeable, but they couldn't be nicer:thumbup: If it weren't for Walmart, my family would not be able to survive.

My sister is an assistant manager of a Walmart where she lives, and they've been very good to her. Her benefits are good, the pay is competitive, and there's room for advancement. Of course an employee will get out of it what they put IN;)

cruisinpat 09-28-2010 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by LunasMomma (Post 3283548)

My sister is an assistant manager of a Walmart where she lives, and they've been very good to her. Her benefits are good, the pay is competitive, and there's room for advancement. Of course an employee will get out of it what they put IN;)

My brother put everything into his job and lost his life. He worked the crazy hours and did more than any human being should be expected to do. He was a positive influence to all of his employees and strived to make their lives better. Please remind your sister, if she works to many hours and is exhuasted at the end of her shift, to call someone to pick her up. I don't want anyone else to lose their life because of exhaustion.

kionini 09-28-2010 05:42 AM
Diddo
 
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Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3269077)
:thumbdown I'm D O N E! :thumbdown

There was a time that I loved good old WallyWorld but I really do think I am officially done shopping there for the bulk of my groceries and household items. The shelves are empty, the selection of products is horrible, you NEED to know your prices, their produce is one step from the dumpster, they no longer sell their cute dog clothes lines, the lines are long and their employees are either disgruntled or just don't care they have jobs! Let's not even mention how the Super Walmart 5 minutes from me thinks that everyone is a thief and demands to see your receipt to exit the building. After waiting in line forever and stuffing the receipt into god only knows where I now have to stand at the door and prove I just waited 20 minutes in line and dropping a boatload of money with all of the other people searching for their receipt to get past this guy. There must have been 15 people standing around waiting for ONE EMPLOYEE to look over each customers receipt to exit the store! :thumbdown When I asked why he needed to see it he said for the giant package of paper towels on the cart~~even thought ALL MY OTHER FLIPPIN' GROCERIES WERE IN BAGS! :mad: If I was going to steal something I would be taking that 54" TV and not a $9 package of paper towels out the door! :rolleyes:

To put the icing on my visit~I am pushing my cart full of stuff and some woman who had on Indian moccasins and Rainbow Brite shorts with her (not face) cheeks hanging out needed to comment aloud that I had a lot in my cart! I should have taken a picture for Linda's thread or to submit to People of Walmart.com

I use to buy my jeans from Walmart~not because I am cheap but I loved how they fit and they carried tall sizes. Not any more! I loved their craft department~gone! Even my daughter commented how they don't have any selection in their clothing or jewelry departments. She would occasionally find something cute but not anymore! Nope~all gone! Sam Walton must be turning over in his grave! :(

:confused:Am I the only one that feels this way? :confused:

After shopping on Saturday and now needing to go to a second store to get what they didn't have it really pushed me to never wanting to go back.

I rather stick needles in my eyes than go to that dump :thumbdown I travel to Wegman's for my groceries and other places for my other stuff. More expensive, time consuming, etc., yes, but I don't have to deal with all that you mentioned. Walmart is just completely disgusting :mad:

bjh 09-28-2010 06:13 AM
I love Wal-mart but around here there are no other options. The nearest Wal-mart is about 20 miles away and it is my least favorite of all the Wal-marts in our area. Their produce is not all that great and they are always out of items I am needing. The other Wal-marts I enjoy going to are about 35 miles away. Sometimes they ask to see a receipt but that does not bother me. I understand that theft is a big problem.

megansmomma 09-28-2010 08:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cruisinpat (Post 3283536)
I have not been a fan of WalMart for years but Black Friday 2009 is the day that I made the decision to NEVER walk into a WalMart again. It is the day that my brother, a former manager of WalMart, was killed in a car accident on his way home from his long shift at the WalMart that he managed. He fell asleep at the wheel and sadly hit another car killing himself and the driver of the other car. He had always been a dedicated employee and a great manager. He worked the crazy hours that the higher-ups demanded him to work. Sad to say that WalMart seems to not really care much about it's employees; they care about the bottom line.

I can tell you first hand that many, many WalMart employees care. At my brother's funeral there were 2 bus-loads of employees that came for the viewing to honor my brother. They took there own time to show their respect for a boss that they loved. And the day of the funeral another bus-load of employees showed up. It did my heart good to see so many employees have such a respect for their manager.

The next time you visit a WalMart please keep in mind that these people need their job. They are raising families, paying rent, buying food, etc. I believe that many of the employees would not work for WalMart if they could find a job elsewhere. Although I HATE WalMart, and, as I said earlier, will NEVER step foot in one again, please respect those that work there. They are just trying to do what is best for themselves and their families.

I will now step down from my soapbox. Everyone have a good day!
I am so sorry about your brother. There is not a doubt in my mind that he was a hard working employee and well loved. It's just a shame that there are so many unhappy employees at some stores. I think it has a lot to do with the location of the stores. The one that I am referring to in my original rant has just changed so much since it became a SuperWalmart that it has left a very bad impression on people that shop there.

cruisinpat 09-28-2010 08:13 AM
Thank you for your kinds words.

hartygirl 09-28-2010 08:27 AM
Our Walmarts are hit and miss around here. And we are getting a brand new super walmart walking pretty close to where I live. I can only hope that it stays clean and nice.

Without sounding like a total beiotch I just have to say that in the city where I live (Corpus Christi, TX) if you shop at walmart it is not going to be a pleasant experience, it's pretty ghetto. But across the bridge in Portland it is a nice modern new Walmart that has space to push a cart and great employees. It's all demographics for us.

I avoid Walmart at all costs. Fortunatley we have a chain here called H.E.B. and they give Walmart a big run for their money! Not too many stores can say that!
Viva HEB!
Manolos Mom ~ I loves my mexicans :) They spice up my life!

Darlin Beauxs 09-28-2010 09:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cruisinpat (Post 3283536)
I have not been a fan of WalMart for years but Black Friday 2009 is the day that I made the decision to NEVER walk into a WalMart again. It is the day that my brother, a former manager of WalMart, was killed in a car accident on his way home from his long shift at the WalMart that he managed. He fell asleep at the wheel and sadly hit another car killing himself and the driver of the other car. He had always been a dedicated employee and a great manager. He worked the crazy hours that the higher-ups demanded him to work. Sad to say that WalMart seems to not really care much about it's employees; they care about the bottom line.

I can tell you first hand that many, many WalMart employees care. At my brother's funeral there were 2 bus-loads of employees that came for the viewing to honor my brother. They took there own time to show their respect for a boss that they loved. And the day of the funeral another bus-load of employees showed up. It did my heart good to see so many employees have such a respect for their manager.

The next time you visit a WalMart please keep in mind that these people need their job. They are raising families, paying rent, buying food, etc. I believe that many of the employees would not work for WalMart if they could find a job elsewhere. Although I HATE WalMart, and, as I said earlier, will NEVER step foot in one again, please respect those that work there. They are just trying to do what is best for themselves and their families.

I will now step down from my soapbox. Everyone have a good day!
I am so sorry for your loss, this gives me goosebumps. Like I mentioned before, I hate Wal-Mart. I know it is contradictory, but we do buy lots of cleaning and other household supplies at Sam's, the prices are good, and I love being able to buy enough Cascade, bed pads (use them for pee pads), paper products, etc that last for 3-4 months. I really reigned my Sam's expeditions in, though, from biweekly to bimonthly, money is just too tight, and I never get out of there for less than $200.

I got sidetracked, though. What I meant to bring up was the whole self-checkout thing. This irritates me and my husband to no end. Home Depot has them as well. We REFUSE to use them. When you checkout with a computer, you are denying a PERSON a JOB. Target does not have them! I feel if you do not care enough about your business to hire friendly people to greet me and tally my orders, then you don't need my business!

kionini 09-28-2010 12:39 PM
I didn't know in how many ways
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3269183)
I never shop at walmart. The reason why is the rude shoppers in there and the rude employees. That place just seems to attract low class people.

I hate that bottom-feeding, dump. Thanks for summing it up for me ;) That's what it is...a low-life magnet. What a nightmare. Once, I thought I was going to get beat up over a bathroom rug :eek:.
Ugh! :rolleyes:


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