[geeks] Wal-Mart

Sridhar Ayengar ploopster at gmail.com
Wed Nov 28 22:09:38 CST 2007


Rick Hamell wrote:
>> I was just watching TV, when a commercial for Wal-Mart came on.  As
>> usual, it was bragging about their low prices.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I came to the realization that I'm willing to pay *extra*
>> to not have to go to Wal-Mart.  It's that bad.
> 
> It look at it this way. Everything I buy at Walmart is going to cost me
> twice as much in the long run. I'm saving money by buying quality at my
> local independent retailer.

That's not really what I meant.  What I meant is that I'm willing to pay 
more for *identical* items if it enables me to avoid going to Wal-Mart.

Peace...  Sridhar



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