Walmart

I don't know about anybody else, but I just go in get my business done and come out. I don't care what other folks are doing or what they're wearing - it doesn't affect me. As long they don't hit me, kick me, bite me, stab me shoot me or run me over, I'm cool.

Walmart beats just about everybody on prices. They have a good bakery. Mostly everything is in stock. If they want to look at my receipt, so what. The folks working at Walmart are just regular folks doing a job trying to make an honest living. Most of them are helpful and willing to go out of their way. I'm not going to give them grief.

Here's a story of my local Walmart. I bought a phone card, but when I got home, I realized it wasn't in the bag. I went back and asked the check out lady if she remembered anything. She got the theft prevention guy and I made it clear that I was't accusing anyone of doing anything - I just wanted to know if by chance something happened...

Long story short, the security cam showed that the card had slid in between the counter and the bag rotisserie and nobody noticed. No harm no foul.
 
For those who feel uncomfortable going to WM, does that feeling include going to all similar stores, such as Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, mall stores in general, supermarkets, etc.? And if not, why not?
 
There's a WalMart that's closer to home than any other store. I hate going there because of the crowds. Most of the folks working there are friendly hard working folks just trying to make a living.

Now don't get me wrong, I will go there now and then. I just have to pick my time. I only go early when they're normally not very busy. I can get in and out in just a few minutes. I bought some of those expensive Energizer "Ultimate Lithium" batteries for my Blink cameras last time I was there. I figured they'd be less expensive at WalMart than at the grocery store. They were. $28.96 at WalMart. I looked at the grocery store a couple days later. $28.99. I saved a whole 3 cents by buying at WalMart. On the other hand, there are a couple of items I like that I can't find anywhere else, so I will still make a visit now and then.

Geez . . . I gotta start proofreading before I hit the button rather than afterward.
 
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I have very few complaints about Walmart. It is what it is. Their prices are low. They generally have stuff. They are no more or less likely to be out of things than anyplace else may be. They generally don't have exceptional customer service/support, but at their prices I don't expect them to. If I need that I know enough to go somewhere else, and expect to pay more. That's life.

Let me give you a related story. I recently needed to repair a dripping faucet. I elected to go to the small mom and pop ACE instead of the big box Lowes (where I am never disappointed BTW) because everyone knows "you should support the small guy." I was asked upon entering if I needed help by the very friendly guy closest to the door, and I replied "I don't think so, I think I'm good." The manager, a guy I know and near as I can tell resents the fact that his brother (former co owner) retired a few years ago and left him holding the shop. Anyhow, he asks "What do you need?" I said I'm fixing a faucet and he rudely says "Well why are you going there?" (I accidentally turned down the wrong aisle since I was looking at him instead of where I was going.) He proceeds to accompany me down the faucet aisle, insists on getting me the stem I need even though I am perfectly capable of selecting it ( "Hey, who's the hardware guy here?") and sort of derides me for bringing my worn out stem with me in a little zip loc. I'm holding my tongue because "You're supposed to support the little guy." The final straw came when the cashier wouldn't accept my ACE reward for $5 off because I needed to spend $20 BEFORE taxes. I was .10 short. I walked out, went down the street to Lowes, bought the parts I needed, was treated very nicely, and fixed my faucet.

No, I don't hate Walmart or any box store.
 
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Yes, I use Wally for my prescriptions, very reliable. And some other things. Because of age I use a electric cart when available. Getting thru checkout is never a problem. Most trouble is some old Heifer leaves her cart in the way and shops other aisles.
 
Yaworski said:
They can legally ask to see your underwear but you don't have to show it.

When they ask for my receipt, I just say, "No thanks" and keep walking.

I've been in retail for many years and I know how LP deals with a suspected shoplifter.

Good news is that if they falsely apprehend you, you can sue and they'll settle. One of my LP managers told me that some people fake shoplift and make an annual income in the six figures.
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Several years ago I went into an unnamed discount store, bought some Christmas items and a galvanized trash to stuff all the Christmas wrappings in after everything was over. After I paid for everything the clerk put all my purchases in the trash can. I walked out just like they packaged it and got accosted by the LP Nazi in the parking lot as I was putting the can in the back of my truck. He demanded that I open the can that they had packed and said he was going to call the police if I didn't. I told him to call them. He did. A small crowd had gathered to see what was going on. When the cops arrived I opened the can and everything was OK and matched my receipt. They settled out of court for $5,000.00. This was in 1984 dollars.
 
I do live close to a very well stocked hardware store, and they nearly always have that oddball part or fastener or pipe fitting I need in stock. And several of the guys who work there are pretty helpful for advice involving plumbing and electrical problems. One is a retired master plumber. If you need to find a good plumber, electrician, or any other craft, they can make recommendations. I don't mind paying a little more than Home Depot prices for such service.
 
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About a week ago I was in the self checkout line at Walmart and I was watching a guy checkout. He seemed a little shifty and kept glancing around, then he noticed I was giving him a pretty hard stare. I just didn't like the look of him and thought something might be up. When he finished and walked away, I moved in to scan my items. The screen was still on the "pay now" screen and I realized he just scanned his items and walked out. I called the lady over that was manning the self checkout lanes and informed her what I thought had happened. She just rolled her eyes, shook her head, and keyed in her code to clear and reset the scanner without a word. It was only three items totaling about $5, but I expected more of a response than that.
 
CH4 said:
Seems if you enter their doors, you're subject to their rules. I am sure you knew they checked receipts before you entered and you entered anyway. Don't like it, don't shop there. Unlawful detention and search only applies to the government. They know me at the local Walmart, so I only get jacked up 50% of the time. :D
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you give off the "sketchy" vibe sometmes, that's why:rolleyes:.
 
Yaworski said:
If you're not doing anything wrong, you shouldn't care if the police search your garage.
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I think there were some guys in Germany in the 30's that said the same thing. The problem with your premise is that you don't get to decide what "doing anything wrong" means.
 
DWalt said:
I do live close to a very well stocked hardware store, and they nearly always have that oddball part or fastener or pipe fitting I need in stock. And several of the guys who work there are pretty helpful for advice involving plumbing and electrical problems. One is a retired master plumber. If you need to find a good plumber, electrician, or any other craft, they can make recommendations. I don't mind paying a little more than Home Depot prices for such service.
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DWalt I completely agree. My point was I deliberately did that to support that kind of establishment. And got treated like garbage.

When the brother worked there, it was night and day different. Rick was the easiest guy to ask things, he knew everything and would pleasantly and patiently answer all your questions, and make sure you got the right stuff. His brother is just as knowledgeable, but his demeanor stops just short of contempt for the customer. Fortunately his employees all seem top notch, so I try to avoid dealing with him directly.
 
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