It's a myth that Walmart offers lower prices. When the competition is gone (wiped out) then the prices are no lower than what anyone else in the marketplace in other stores would offer. They're only that low in order to drive out the competition. Their work conditions are poor and discriminatory. And there is a great sucking sound at the doorway--your IQ drops about 15 points just by entering the place. Service stinks (as in--non-existent) as Walmart promotes the Lowest Common Denominator. Walmart seems to attract the non-discriminating customer, who thinks it's a great place and who doesn't do any comparison shopping. There are many far better places than Walmart to shop, and lots of places with shorter lines. And I go out of my way to support those other businesses.

What's odd is that the Waltons don't run Sam's Club the same way. It's a much more reasonable place to shop.

SRS