It is simple, really.

It might massage your ego, but you probably won't hurt Wal-Mart's bottom line by refusing to shop there anymore.

Question - "Why do people *still* shop at Wal-Mart?"

Answer - While I cannot speak for anyone other than myself and my family, I continue to be a patron at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club for a number of reasons, many of which will likely upset you.

a) Overall cheaper prices on the products and services I require
b) Location is close to home, especially now that I moved to the next town over
c) Product quality, despite what I see plastered online, is better than sub-par. Overall, I'm quite pleased

For years I've gotten diapers, wipes, and baby formula at Sam's to save on the expense of raising my two children. Whenever I've needed 'food in bulk' I've gone to Sam's for the pratical purpose it provides - meals overall on the time extended out over a period of time. My primary staple items like milk and juice can be purchased here at a discount as well. On my way out, on average I can save $.10 - $.15 a gallon on gas so I generally opt to fill up. I don't make special trips there, I'm already going.

Wal-Mart fills the void for everything else. Honestly, I don't see myself going anywhere else. I respect the opinion you are free to express, however.

@tbax929: What is so horrible about the policy for general use? Reciept = return, no muss, no fuss.

Or do you not keep your reciepts, even thought you're supposed to be doing so for various reasons, the least of which is backing yourself up in audits?

Why do people make pointless posts on Consumerist?

I *hate* doing it, but I can't afford otherwise.

My guess it was supposed to be something like "Was $1. Now 3 for $2", and for whatever reason the 3 was never printed. After all, why in the world would a store want to advertise that the prices have gone up, especially a store that focuses on the discounts it offers?

I'm pretty sure Warll is right...some dumb clerk just messed up and put the prices in the wrong spot. No store is going to advertise that they have a new higher price. Mistakes happen. Especially by unmovited 18 year old kids. Pretty funny though!

Honestly I think it is a generational thing. My parents are much more "loyal customers" but you have to earn my business. Price doesnt always win either. I recognize exceptional service. But considering Walmart has the lowest prices, is the most convenient, and has the most diverse products, its hard to look any further.

Obviously not a smart move by Walmart by leaving what the previous price tag is, but honestly nothing to see here folks. The $1 could've been the special sale price. Who knows and who cares. The item is now $2.00 and it's not like they're tricking you that it's $1...

@zaka:

Target sucks. Their return policy is horrible. I don't shop at either one on a regular basis, but I'd go to Wally World before friggin' Target.

@audemars:

Why do people still shot at Wal-Mart?

Just to piss you off.

It's the economy.... silly. ;-)

...who does walmart think they are, RadioShack?

Also since it is so freaking blurry you can't tell what it says. It looks like the top price was a certain quantity and the bottom price for another quantity. It may be an actual sale.

@crazydavythe1st: wait nevermind. I read it as "200% off sale" not "200% sale".

200% sale?? If it was $1 and is now $2, doesn't that make it a "-100% off sale"?