Another Membership
Mar 25, 2024 12:40:52 #
Longshadow wrote:
If one would save $1,300, assuming a 20% savings, wouldn't one have to spend $6,500 there to do so?
($13,000 if only a 10% savings...)
Maybe if one bought groceries there?.....
($13,000 if only a 10% savings...)
Maybe if one bought groceries there?.....
It doesn't work that way. The membership benefits are not a percentage discount on purchases. The benefits are similar to those of Amazon Prime and Costco and are an attempt to take away some of their competitor's business. The membership fee includes free deliveries on groceries and other items from stores at in-store prices; free shipping on items ordered; ten cents a gallon discount at more than 14,000 gas stations nationwide; subscription to Paramount Plus for a year; free flat tire repair & free road hazard warranty on tires; 5% cash back on Expedia bookings of air travel; hotels; and auto rentals; free returns of items ordered; mobile "scan and go" instead of waiting in line to checkout; and early access to special prices on featured items.
One may or may not take advantage of all the benefits offered, but the savings could add up to a significant amount for some who do, just as the Prime and Costco memberships do.
Mar 25, 2024 13:24:04 #
ecblackiii wrote:
It doesn't work that way. The membership benefits ... (show quote)
Ohhh, VALUED AT........
No thanks.
We don't buy that much.
I think our Costco membership is the only one we have (paid).
Mar 25, 2024 13:51:15 #
ecblackiii wrote:
Could you elaborate? The statement of "In your dreams" is ambiguous.
https://www.walmart.com/plus
It includes Paramount+, so you would have to figure in the cost of that for a year. That costs $5.99/month, which is $71.88 for a year. $98 - 72 = $26. I don't know if they will charge sales tax on top of that, but if you have any interest in Paramount+, it's a no brainer.
Mar 25, 2024 14:06:40 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't know if this is something new, but you can become a Walmart Member for just $98 a year. Why would you want to do that? You could save $1,300 a year! I don't have the details, and I'm not interested enough to look.
I recently needed to buy a car battery from Walmart and was pleased that I could use "drive thru pickup" and wouldn't have to go into the store. Sure enuff, there was a numbered parking spot and I phoned in my arrival. Soon a gal came out with a wagon with the battery on it. I asked if she could also take my trade-in so I could avoid the "core charge". "Oh no, you'll have to go in the store for that!" Due to the parking congestion, I decided to do that on another trip and I still have the trade-in...
Mar 25, 2024 14:35:38 #
RiJoRi
Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC
Longshadow wrote:
Many stores are eliminating or "Max 10 items" for self checkout.... Shrinkage...
Even if I only have ONE item at a store, I prefer to use a people checkout.
It's extremely rare that I would use a self checkout.
Even if I only have ONE item at a store, I prefer to use a people checkout.
It's extremely rare that I would use a self checkout.
I quickly discovered that the self-checkout machines do not smile at my jokes! 😕 At least I can try to brighten another human's day!
Mar 25, 2024 16:13:12 #
RiJoRi wrote:
I quickly discovered that the self-checkout machines do not smile at my jokes! 😕 At least I can try to brighten another human's day!
Mar 25, 2024 17:27:14 #
Bmarsh wrote:
I recently needed to buy a car battery from Walmar... (show quote)
That is funny! Maybe that cart can carry a load in only one direction.
Mar 25, 2024 19:44:04 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
MrBob wrote:
I met a guy eating alone in an empty Jack's hambur... (show quote)
Mr Bob, with all due respect, I don't think I want to be waiting in line with you. I don't hear very well, so mostly I would nod and throw in an occasional "Uh Hu." I never found the need to chatter with strangers.
Mar 26, 2024 07:24:09 #
MrBob wrote:
You MIGHT get a deal on their upcoming subscription fee for " Self checkout ". Gee, WHAT a deal.... Subscribe to bag your own groceries for a fee ! It gets more STUPID every day !
Nailed it!
Mar 26, 2024 07:40:07 #
RiJoRi wrote:
I quickly discovered that the self-checkout machines do not smile at my jokes! 😕 At least I can try to brighten another human's day!
I use the self checkout it's easier for me.
Mar 26, 2024 08:42:42 #
Mar 26, 2024 08:53:25 #
SteveFranz wrote:
Mr Bob, with all due respect, I don't think I want to be waiting in line with you. I don't hear very well, so mostly I would nod and throw in an occasional "Uh Hu." I never found the need to chatter with strangers.
Hey Steve, I hear you... We all are in our own comfort zone and that is a good thing. Without sounding pompous or like the second coming, I just like to put a smile on someone's face just at least once a day... Hopefully they might pass that on. My wife is handicapped and I do ALL the shopping so I now fit right in with the Supermarket crowd...
Mar 26, 2024 08:59:00 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I use the self checkout it's easier for me.
Unless you have produce, and you have to look up the code and enter it.
Mar 26, 2024 09:33:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Unless you have produce, and you have to look up the code and enter it.
I remember the code of those I bought often. It's easier than to deal with some cashier.
Mar 26, 2024 09:45:51 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I remember the code of those I bought often. It's easier than to deal with some cashier.
That's a good idea! I could look up the codes and write them down.
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