NaMeaHou
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:48 PM
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I Bought Something At WalMart Today |
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It took a lot for me to go into that store, but I had to find a cd burner for my sons birthday at a reasonable price.
I felt a little like a traitor to my small core belief system, but made my son very happy, and saved myself a few bucks.
If it had been anywhere else at a similar price, I would have gone there. The local computer store had them - for 30% more.
I may have a little money, but I don't throw it away.
I'm not ashamed, but maybe a little disappointed in myself. How easily I threw my slogans aways when it became personal.
How the hell does one justify spending and extra $40 if they don't have to?
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:50 PM
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1. Sound's like a confession. |
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you must be ashamed or you wouldn't have told us.
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NaMeaHou
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:52 PM
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3. Confession of a Disappointed Father |
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not a ashamed father.
I might have felt shame had I stolen it, but that didn't happen!
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LearnedHand
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:50 PM
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2. Other stores that sell the same item... |
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will ALWAYS meet WalMart's prices if you ask them. I've gotten WM's prices at K-Mart, Target, and Walgreens. They all have published policies of meeting and/or exceeding their competitors' prices.
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NaMeaHou
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:54 PM
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6. I live in a remote area |
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The town with the WalMart has none of those other options. I am sure my local supplier would laugh in my face if I asked him to match the price.
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:52 PM
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They'll have free shipping and great prices. Plus they have a $50 offer now on electronics.
Jeff Bezos is a great CEO. How many are there these days?
Check amazon for that burner and see if they're not at least as good on price.
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:55 PM
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7. Now that's a great idea |
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I will, but still get the eerie feeling that they won't have it for the price.
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:53 PM
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5. I have to drive an hour to avoid WalMart |
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And I do it gladly.
Put this bad thing behind you and move on. :)
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NaMeaHou
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Fri Oct-10-03 06:55 PM
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I intend to never speak of it again!
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Fri Oct-10-03 07:16 PM
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DU is filled with anti-Microsoft-WalMart-Starbucks bigots and I'm PROUD to say I shop there because I LIKE the companies and their products/low prices/service.
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Fri Oct-10-03 07:25 PM
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10. sadly i have no choice but to shop at wal-mart |
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for catfood, mine are verry picky and will only eat one brand
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