Thursday, December 8, 2011

The Truth about Wal-mart

Here's their slogan "Save Money.  Live Better."  Now I do agree with the bit that if you save money, you will live better.  I've been on this flyer watching, coupon using bandwagon for more than six months now.  And it has saved us a ton.  But what drives me nuts is that most people assume that Wal-mart is the cheapest.  That if they shop at Wal-mart they are getting the best price.

Here's the truth.  It's simply NOT true.

I typically only shop at Wal-mart if an item is on sale, or because they will price-match to other stores flyers.  Not because I think everything there is a bargain.

For instance, last night as I walked through, the LifeSavers and Gum packages for Christmas were on for $2.50 each.  Safeway had them this week as 2/$4 plus 10% off if you spent more than $35 in groceries.  Their Christmas Rice Krispies were on for arond $3.50.  Across the parking lot at Sobey's you can find them for $2.99.  I realize that this is counting pennies.  Bu $0.50 minimum on each item you purchase in a week can quickly add up.

I am also fully aware that you'd have to know the deals in order to well, know the deals. And not everyone wants to shop at a million different stores (I hear you here.  That's why price matching is a gem).

What I'm trying to get across (and off my chest), is please do not shop at Wal-mart because you think it is the cheapest.  If you don't want to flyer watch, Superstore is a much better bet.  Really, it is.