cybervickey Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 where i live at walmart is teh most convenient option for me to buy anythhing from electronics to groceries.but there are quiet a few people that consider walmart as this evil corporate giant that is is cutting the prices so low that its really hard for people to survive.so what do u guys think? is walmart good or bad for the economy and us middle class people in general ?
Ram Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 where i live at walmart is teh most convenient option for me to buy anythhing from electronics to groceries.but there are quiet a few people that consider walmart as this evil corporate giant that is is cutting the prices so low that its really hard for people to survive.so what do u guys think? is walmart good or bad for the economy and us middle class people in general ? :hmmmm2:
Zap_Brannigan Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 where i live at walmart is teh most convenient option for me to buy anythhing from electronics to groceries.but there are quiet a few people that consider walmart as this evil corporate giant that is is cutting the prices so low that its really hard for people to survive.so what do u guys think? is walmart good or bad for the economy and us middle class people in general ? Do you own a pair of sports shoes? Most likely they are made in sweat shops by children in Vietnam. How about your clothes? Do you wear only designer clothes? Then you probably own something made in sweatshops in China. Do you have a computer with MS windows? The plastic is manufactured in China sweatshops while the software is going to cost you 50$ more than it needs to be only because they hold a monopoly on PC OS. How about an ipod? You pay triple of what it actually costs because apple can do so. Sony electronics perhaps? But be careful, they might have a virus on their CD's. Every company is evil. Deal with it.
yoda Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 they are bad for the small businesses which were thriving before a walmart opens up near by and kills them all. they are however great for the thousands of suppliers who are small businesses too. overall i am not sure if the net effect of such massive corporations is good or bad for the economy. my personal experience with walmart has been one of low prices, poor service and a mix bag of quality.
cybervickey Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 :hmmmm2: for small businesses to survive.they are people too u know :D
cowboysfan Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I dont know about electronics.i rarely go to walmart nowadays-sams club,costco saves money and kroger fills our need.
Lurker Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 where i live at walmart is teh most convenient option for me to buy anythhing from electronics to groceries.but there are quiet a few people that consider walmart as this evil corporate giant that is is cutting the prices so low that its really hard for people to survive.so what do u guys think? is walmart good or bad for the economy and us middle class people in general ? Depends on your income group I suppose. For people who can afford better Walmart is a no-no. But for those who can not Walmart can be a life saver. Anytime you visit a Walmart you can see that the bulk of consumers are comprised of Hispanics, African Americans and Redneck whites. I buy mostly domestic household stuff from Walmart (read toiler cleaners, detergents etc). Everything else comes from what I would consider better stores. But surely Walmart is not only an American phenomenon. Walmart, and its brothers, are doing lot more damage in India where the traditional bazaar culture has been fast replaced by Malls/Supercenters. These days going to a mall is like going for a walk. Growing up most Indians I know would walk to the bazaar, or pedal on a cycle, and come back with fresh vegetables/fruits. Looking back that was one daily routine that greatly help build my shoulders (being narcisstic for a second). Compare this to hopping in your car, putting everything in shopping cart and then coming back home in A/C vehicle. Times have changed...for the better?? Who the eff knows. xxx
Params7 Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 My mom's addicted to Walmart, just the way I am to Best Buy. Its simple really, the place that offers most in the lowest prices, wins.
Macj Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I respect Walmart because they hire anyone , provides employment to many who could never have gotten a job otherwise (Special children etc).
riya Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Depends on your income group I suppose. For people who can afford better Walmart is a no-no. But for those who can not Walmart can be a life saver. Anytime you visit a Walmart you can see that the bulk of consumers are comprised of Hispanics, African Americans and Redneck whites. I buy mostly domestic household stuff from Walmart (read toiler cleaners, detergents etc). Everything else comes from what I would consider better stores. I thought they prefer Target .Generally Americans prefer that .
Lurker Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I thought they prefer Target .Generally Americans prefer that . Rednecks? No. Target is a bit upscale for them, and I dont mean to be disrespectful. The more affluent Americans do prefer Target although these days everyone is trying to save some money.
Brainfade Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Rednecks? No. Target is a bit upscale for them' date=' and I dont mean to be disrespectful. The more affluent Americans do prefer Target although these days everyone is trying to save some money.[/quote'] Upscale prices? Yes. Upscale quality? No. Snob value? Some. I don't like Target. We have a Super WM within 6 miles, and it is great - new, clean, helpful, cheap. The overall selection is much better than Target. I can get anything from mulch and pinestraw to a MagicJack. Other than the hit-or-miss nature of their fresh vegetable quality, they are great. For what it's worth, I've been burned more by Target's poor quality of produce. BTW, redneck does not equal poor. I know a lot of rich fellas who would qualify. What you're talking about are those that are derisively called "white trash." Not the same.
cybervickey Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Upscale prices? Yes. Upscale quality? No. Snob value? Some. I don't like Target. We have a Super WM within 6 miles, and it is great - new, clean, helpful, cheap. The overall selection is much better than Target. I can get anything from mulch and pinestraw to a MagicJack. Other than the hit-or-miss nature of their fresh vegetable quality, they are great. For what it's worth, I've been burned more by Target's poor quality of produce. BTW, redneck does not equal poor. I know a lot of rich fellas who would qualify. What you're talking about are those that are derisively called "white trash." Not the same. true true.. infact rednecks are pretty rich!some even filthy rich
Holysmoke Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I don't like Target. We have a Super WM within 6 miles, and it is great - new, clean, helpful, cheap. The overall selection is much better than Target. I can get anything from mulch and pinestraw to a MagicJack. Other than the hit-or-miss nature of their fresh vegetable quality, they are great. For what it's worth, I've been burned more by Target's poor quality of produce. +1. I used to shop for veggies from Meijer, we had one right opposite our Walmart.
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