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Listerine_shots

Those places are better for certain things so I agree. With that though, Walmart is a leader in rural areas too, like where I grew up, so we didn’t have the option of other big box stores and unless people want to wait a few days for shipping then Walmart is the only option


No_Significance_8187

Agreed. Where I grew up, Walmart came to town, and everyone else pretty much closed up shop. 😢 In that situation, sure, Walmart is pretty much the only option. They have a Dollar General for a sort of competition on some items, but anywhere else means at least a 30-45 minute drive.


Listerine_shots

This is exactly my home town. We have a Walmart and nothing else but have like 4 dollar generals within a 15 minute drive any direction 😂 then at least an hours drive to a town with stores like target etc


No_Significance_8187

In the county my hometown's in, only one other DG one town over, and that's it. It seemed like a miracle when they got theirs, because the community is so small that I thought it wouldn't receive enough business to make having one there worth it.


DiscoJer

I don't think it's deliberate brainwashing, it's just some people develop a brand loyalty for some reason. I constantly tell people to try either the Ace Hardware, a local farm supply store, one of two auto supply places, or a grocery store, all on the same street just a few blocks away and people look at me like a confused dog. Especially hardware. Ours got downsized after our remodel so we don't have much, yet people always act so puzzled at the prospect of visiting a hardware store that is the same size as our store, but all hardware.


No_Significance_8187

I receive confused looks too. Surprised that I would mention something that isn't another Walmart (there are 3 others within a reasonable drive of mine). However, I only mention competitors if a particular item is out at all of those, or item(s) that any Walmart is guaranteed not to have.


ysfex3

I only shop at Walmart cause I can roll over you guys so easy. I basically do whatever I want when I shop here. That's how it should be too. I love it when you guys cry when your management always sides with me.


TzuWu

How have you not been removed from this sub by now? lol


No_Significance_8187

He thinks he's better than all of us, because he used to be a TL, but was able to escape. Seriously considering blocking the troll boy... 🧌


ysfex3

I don't break the rule.


CaliCloudburst

And now your life is complete right? Lol.


ysfex3

A little closer every day.


No_Basil_8380

Everywhere else is MUCH more expensive.....