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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby The_Toecutter » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 14:51:25

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'p')utting down us low income folks who shop there because IT'S ALL WE CAN AFFORD!!!

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Thrift stores are often cheaper, and you can get a higher quality product. The only stipulation is that it is used.

Better than throwing it in a landfill for someone to instead buy a $10 Walmart product that cost under a buck to make...

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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby duke3522 » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 15:01:18

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('AgentR', 'T')he amount of liberal elitist fluff on this thread is really eye opening.

A doomer board full of people that will pay $40 for a shirt. I think my head is trying to explode.

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OMG, me and the poster formally known as rwwff agree on something. We better check to see if Hell has frozen over. :twisted::twisted:

But seriously, my little homestead is less than a mile from our Super Wal-Mart and we have a much higher standard of living because that store is there. The other two regional grocery chains in town regularly run advertised specials where their advertised price is higher than Wal-Marts everyday price. But I must admit I do miss that special trust I had with the mom and pop shops that charged me 50% higher prices for my dog food and shampoo.

The only mom and pop’s that suffered around here were the places that were over priced and poorly run. The other local stores that offer specialized knowledge, high quality products, and excellent customer service are all still here.

And not everything WM sells is junk. I got a carbon-steel wok there that is the best wok I have ever owned. And it was just $16. And I just don’t see the difference between a bottle of my favorite shampoo for $1.49 at WM as compared to $2.19 at Walgreen’s, and $2.69 at the regional supermarket.

I also make a trip to a Sam’s club once every two months to stock up on OTC meds and other supplies. I mean why should I buy a 5 pound bag of bread flour at WM for $3.89 when I can buy a 25 pound bag of bread flour at Sam’s for $4.60. Or pay $1.29 for one 3M scubby sponge when I can buy an 18 pack at Sam’s for under $10. And the money I save on OTC meds alone pays for the membership and the gas for the 20 mile trip.

Now I’m not saying WM and Sam’s are perfect or anything. And they will take advantage of those shoppers not paying attention. But between shopping at WM, Sam’s Club, and Aldi’s (gotta love those Germans), and by cooking from scratch, and raising much of my own produce, I manage to make our income go a surprisingly long way.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby ColossalContrarian » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 15:33:23

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('The_Toecutter', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'p')utting down us low income folks who shop there because IT'S ALL WE CAN AFFORD!!!

fu!


Thrift stores are often cheaper, and you can get a higher quality product. The only stipulation is that it is used.

Better than throwing it in a landfill for someone to instead buy a $10 Walmart product that cost under a buck to make...

A wise fiscal conservative will consider options outside of the mainstream.


I'm talking about things like light bulbs and motor oil that are the EXACT SAME BRANDS YOU CAN BUY ANYWHERE -only at Walmart they're cheaper.

What products are you talking about??? NAME THEM -the products are the same brand and type as anywhere else but somehow of lower quality because they're sold at Walmart -like Walmarts version of Sony is of lower quality than Sears version of Sony??? or Penzoil 10W-40 is not the same at AutoZone...

I don't like to support Walmart but if it saves me money and I'm tight for many then I'll sell out to Walmart.

If I was in the fortunate situation to have lots of disposable income I would spend it at the latest hipest joint where all the cool rich people shop because it's nice to just "think" the product is somehow a higher quality because it cost more.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby AgentR » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 15:36:15

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', '[')b]where you live have more credibility than my shirt?


Why would a shirt have credibility? It just keeps the mud out of my bellybutton, and the mosquitos off my back. $6 walmart shirts do the job every bit as well as the $40 logo shirts I see other people buy in trendy shops.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby Wickan » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 15:43:27

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'w')almart is skeevy. it stinks. and the aisles are paved with plastic that are decomposing and releasing (off-gassing) phenyls and other epoxy resin, hardeners, and additives.

The products (small gift items and appliances) contain salts and other extrudents from the line workers who sweat over them. This perspiration contains odorants 2-methylphenol (o-cresol) and 4-methylphenol (p-cresol). These substances are released when constant fear and stress induced by middle managers reaches psycotropic levels.

The parking lots are designed to trap RV refuse. The policy to allow these traveling circus animals and families to camp outside is designed to breed additional workers. The union regulation forbade child labor but people who are born on the premise age prematurely so the constant pool of RV kids replenish the workforce.

Walmart management comes from Arkansas, America. They have Nascar brains and Walmart slogans in their hearts. They are coming to your town.



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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby PolestaR » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 16:33:54

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('AgentR', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', '[')b]where you live have more credibility than my shirt?


Why would a shirt have credibility? It just keeps the mud out of my bellybutton, and the mosquitos off my back. $6 walmart shirts do the job every bit as well as the $40 logo shirts I see other people buy in trendy shops.


I call BS. I know brand name shit isnt "value for money" but my Nike shoes always last the longest out of my running and non running sneakers. Sure there is a 2000% markup but whatya gonna do?

Same with a lot of brand name tshirts they arent really "worth" it in the fact you could buy 5 cheap ones and get more "value" from that, but the more expensives one typically last longer, typically. Not that it is a good reason for buying it alone, just stating.

The fact that we buy things to be walking billboards is hilarious in a way. I sort of take pride in it when people ask me if Im a Nike sponsor.. its the way society brought me up. Same reason youre catholic so dont get too high and mighty.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby AgentR » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 17:17:24

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PolestaR', 'T')he fact that we buy things to be walking billboards is hilarious in a way. I sort of take pride in it when people ask me if Im a Nike sponsor.. its the way society brought me up. Same reason youre catholic so dont get too high and mighty.


While I understand that in the most typical case, you'd be right, I was not brought up to be Catholic.

I take pride in being able to go somewhere, do something, leave, and noone even had a clue that I was ever there.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby PolestaR » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 17:21:33

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('AgentR', 'W')hile I understand that in the most typical case, you'd be right, I was not brought up to be Catholic.

I take pride in being able to go somewhere, do something, leave, and noone even had a clue that I was ever there.


Sorry.. but you were brought up in a Western society? Unless that's not true that is why you're catholic.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby AgentR » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 17:31:27

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PolestaR', 'S')orry.. but you were brought up in a Western society? Unless that's not true that is why you're catholic.


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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby The_Toecutter » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 17:47:16

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'W')hat products are you talking about??? NAME THEM -the products are the same brand and type as anywhere else but somehow of lower quality because they're sold at Walmart -like Walmarts version of Sony is of lower quality than Sears version of Sony??? or Penzoil 10W-40 is not the same at AutoZone...


You misread what I said. I was referring to clothing in that one particular sentence. I was not at all implying the quality of a given brand of product changes from store to store.

If you must know, I can find dishsoap, snack cakes, towels, candles, and other almost-useless crap at a Dollar General often for cheaper than I've seen them at a WalMart. Same brand. The prices do fluctuate, however. I can find relatively new videogames at flea markets for between $5-20, when I would see the same game at the Walmart going for $30.00+. The same can be said for CDs, books, and the like. A family member found me a cheap Labtec webcam at a flea market for $5; it works. I saw that exact same model at a WalMart, in a shiny new package, for $19.99 when I went in with a friend who wanted to pick his girl up some douche bags.

I picked up a pair of Doc Martins shoes at a Salvation Army for $10. I have a pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeans picked up at a Goodwill for $5. I even got a pretty snazzy camoflauge jacket for $8 from a local thrift store.

Try finding these things at a WalMart or other commercial retail outlet for that cheap. I got name brand products cheaper than similar off brand Walmart products that are often sold. Granted, mine were previously worn by someone else, but they looked as good as new. I could care less about the brand name: cheap clothes are cheap clothes. I prefer not to be a walking advertisement(and have been successful in finding clothing that allows this), but I take what I can get for cheap. At least my money isn't going to the specific company that made the products and thereby supporting their labor practices. Best of all, it kept the raw materials that compose these products out of a landfill.

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I') don't like to support Walmart but if it saves me money and I'm tight for many then I'll sell out to Walmart.


I can understand this, but it isn't your only option, either.

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I')f I was in the fortunate situation to have lots of disposable income I would spend it at the latest hipest joint where all the cool rich people shop because it's nice to just "think" the product is somehow a higher quality because it cost more.


Last year, the household I lived in had anything but lots of disposable income. 3 people on roughly $20,000 a year isn't exactly living the high life, but being frugal made all the difference. We still managed to avoid buying from Walmart, and not just because of principle.


In order to maximize savings, you still would be wise to look around. Walmart is not the end all be all to cheap, not by a long shot.



And if you don't think it is funny that I like to make fun of the overweight and/or malnourished and/or uneducated shoppers that I find frequenting the particular Walmart stores in my area, oh well. I'm not being an elitist; I'm being an asshole. If my sense of humor is offensive to you, so be it.
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby Tyler_JC » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 21:39:24

Walmart has one advantage over everyone else, scale.

Walmart has the power to demand lower prices from manufactorers rather than allow the price to be dictated to them. Walmart has the power to buy in extremely large quantities. They might only make 4 cents per pair of socks, but if they can sell a million pairs a week, it's worth their while.

Moreover, Walmart has an extremely efficient transportation and supply chain management system. I believe they should be given some kind of trophy for creating that computer system of theirs. It is incredible to watch the perfection of their system.

The mom and pop shops just can't compete.

Walmart is simply better at selling products than everyone else. Don't forget that those low prices have helped millions of people live a life that is far above what they could normally afford. The Walmart Deflation Effect has kept those people above the poverty line.

However, the share price of Walmart is essentially flat...Hmm...
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Re: Any Corporate Accountants?

Unread postby ColossalContrarian » Thu 26 Oct 2006, 21:45:22

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('The_Toecutter', '
')Last year, the household I lived in had anything but lots of disposable income. 3 people on roughly $20,000 a year isn't exactly living the high life, but being frugal made all the difference. We still managed to avoid buying from Walmart, and not just because of principle.

In order to maximize savings, you still would be wise to look around. Walmart is not the end all be all to cheap, not by a long shot.

And if you don't think it is funny that I like to make fun of the overweight and/or malnourished and/or uneducated shoppers that I find frequenting the particular Walmart stores in my area, oh well. I'm not being an elitist; I'm being an asshole. If my sense of humor is offensive to you, so be it.


$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('The_Toecutter', 'I')t's pretty fun to walk into a Walmart while drunk and/or stoned and harass all those inbred-looking or mentally-handicapped appearing people. But I don't shop there.


I agree with what you’re saying and you seem like a very knowledgeable shopper however you’re the one going to Walmart drunk and stoned…
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