The only thing that really bugs me about Walmart is the 3 cashiers to check out 75 customers.
Buying Oil at Walmart
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All Mobil 1 / PU products have been purchased at WM. The Castrol for the BMW has to be ordered online. 
Originally Posted By: bigdawg74
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Really? How hard is it to go straight to the oil section, pick up your preferred oil jug, bypass the "aisles of imported garbage" and do the self check-out? I can usually make it in and out with my jug in under two minutes, without saying a word to anybody. If you choose not to shop there, fine. That is totally up to you. But please don't infer that those of us that do shop there do not have any personal values or integrity. Gas here is $4.35 a gallon. Gotta save some coin somewhere.
We have at least three stores nearby and not one of them has a "self checkout"
The reason why is because of all the theft potential. I've been told by employees there that the shoplifting problems have become so bad that they are going to check all bags as they leave the store!!!! And you have to provide them with the receipt as you leave the store as well.
Sounds like a police state to me.
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Really? How hard is it to go straight to the oil section, pick up your preferred oil jug, bypass the "aisles of imported garbage" and do the self check-out? I can usually make it in and out with my jug in under two minutes, without saying a word to anybody. If you choose not to shop there, fine. That is totally up to you. But please don't infer that those of us that do shop there do not have any personal values or integrity. Gas here is $4.35 a gallon. Gotta save some coin somewhere.
We have at least three stores nearby and not one of them has a "self checkout"
The reason why is because of all the theft potential. I've been told by employees there that the shoplifting problems have become so bad that they are going to check all bags as they leave the store!!!! And you have to provide them with the receipt as you leave the store as well.
Sounds like a police state to me.
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Originally Posted By: NismoMax80
Ones near me charge $60-$90 for an oil change anyway. So I guess they're not doing as bad.
I suppose it depends upon where one is and what the dealership actually is. The Infiniti dealership does oil changes in the neighborhood you quoted. The rest are pretty cheap and advertise the cheap prices rather heavily (including other dealerships from the same ownership group as the Infiniti dealer). We have more dealerships here than you can shake a stick at, though.
Ones near me charge $60-$90 for an oil change anyway. So I guess they're not doing as bad.
I suppose it depends upon where one is and what the dealership actually is. The Infiniti dealership does oil changes in the neighborhood you quoted. The rest are pretty cheap and advertise the cheap prices rather heavily (including other dealerships from the same ownership group as the Infiniti dealer). We have more dealerships here than you can shake a stick at, though.
I buy car oil at Walmart or Napa when their SYN is on sale. I buy my bike oil at AAP. So far they have the cheapest price in my area on bike oil. If I need Rotella T I check Walmart first since most of the time it is about $12.76 a gallon.
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
Wow.
Local WM had to reuse a previous box store to open; two attempts to build a normal store were shot down by residents.
Small store = no oil selection. (no M1 0W-40 par example)
No serious competition = No good prices
I do much better down the street with Citgo sale/rebate combo.
Small store = no oil selection. (no M1 0W-40 par example)
No serious competition = No good prices
I do much better down the street with Citgo sale/rebate combo.
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I purchaced my last two 5qt jugs of oil from W*M. They[QSUD/DEFY] were the least expensive even compared to the other auto stores specials w/filters and I was able to use the QS Rebates. Sure makes a nice deal when W*M sells their 5qt jugs of oils for around the price of the Rebate Offers.
But, I often buy any oil where the price is the lowest and then use the rebate offers as well.
But, I often buy any oil where the price is the lowest and then use the rebate offers as well.
Originally Posted By: bigdawg74
But please don't infer that those of us that do shop there do not have any personal values or integrity. Gas here is $4.35 a gallon. Gotta save some coin somewhere.
If you will both read and comprehend, you will understand that there was no such inference in my post. My words were "For me it's a matter of personal values and integrity". The "For me" part of the sentence makes the entire sentence apply only to me, me only, and no one else. It's what I choose, the value set and level of integrity to which I hold myself are mine and mine alone. There was no qualifier that stated others who do choose to shop at Wal-Mart hold lesser values or integrity. It simply points out that my personal values are what they are; if they are different than yours the sentence in no way infers that yours are inferior.
But please don't infer that those of us that do shop there do not have any personal values or integrity. Gas here is $4.35 a gallon. Gotta save some coin somewhere.
If you will both read and comprehend, you will understand that there was no such inference in my post. My words were "For me it's a matter of personal values and integrity". The "For me" part of the sentence makes the entire sentence apply only to me, me only, and no one else. It's what I choose, the value set and level of integrity to which I hold myself are mine and mine alone. There was no qualifier that stated others who do choose to shop at Wal-Mart hold lesser values or integrity. It simply points out that my personal values are what they are; if they are different than yours the sentence in no way infers that yours are inferior.
Pop Rivit: If you are exhibiting "personal values and Integrity" for not shopping at WM, then it has to be that those who do cannot have integrity (in your eyes). It's really that simple and you can't dance around it. Contrary to this insane penchant for PC and not judging in our culture these days, we all have to make judgements. Or we should, in any case. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, it's vital or the world just becomes shades of gray where nothing's really "bad" or "good." There is bad and good in this world and those of us with personal integrity have to make judgements to (try and) bring ourselves and our society more good than bad.
So I say, stick to your guns and don't make insincere apologies just to assuage a few fragile egos.
I don't happen to agree with you, though. I shop at Walmart. Sometimes anyway. If that makes me lacking in "personally integrity and values" in your eyes, so be it. I can take it. For the most part, I have come to believe that we (the People) have become too sensitive and too eager to find and vigorously protest anything perceived as an insult. Better to ignore the trivial things but be prepared to go nose to nose over the important ones.
As to Walmart... there's nothing going on there that's all that much worse than many other retail establishments. It's a systemic thing that has to be fought systemically. It would all change in a year if the buying public changed it's habits. And we are the ones who have to do it, not "The Government." My issues with Walmart are more practical in nature. A lot of cheap, lousy products. You can find good deals on good brands there, including oil, so that's why I occasionally shop there. Best deal in town on Rotella T5.
So I say, stick to your guns and don't make insincere apologies just to assuage a few fragile egos.
I don't happen to agree with you, though. I shop at Walmart. Sometimes anyway. If that makes me lacking in "personally integrity and values" in your eyes, so be it. I can take it. For the most part, I have come to believe that we (the People) have become too sensitive and too eager to find and vigorously protest anything perceived as an insult. Better to ignore the trivial things but be prepared to go nose to nose over the important ones.
As to Walmart... there's nothing going on there that's all that much worse than many other retail establishments. It's a systemic thing that has to be fought systemically. It would all change in a year if the buying public changed it's habits. And we are the ones who have to do it, not "The Government." My issues with Walmart are more practical in nature. A lot of cheap, lousy products. You can find good deals on good brands there, including oil, so that's why I occasionally shop there. Best deal in town on Rotella T5.
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Yes i know all of that, but where else could you find a 350lb woman hitting her kid???
Originally Posted By: BrownBox88
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
And your point is what exactly? The word "wow" is supposed to be mean that you are shocked? If you read my posts in this thread I never stated that I didn't want to be around low income people. It was that I don't enjoy, nor do I feel comfortable....being around dirty, rude, loud, and otherwise low class individuals. Walmart seems to attract those types....whether you want to acknowledge that or not. I've known many lower income folks that were decent, well mannered, and weren't dirty or sloppy in appearance. Unfortunately whenever I end up at my local Walmart....or almost any Walmart in my area, the low class (socially...not in terms of income level) make my shopping experience LESS than desirable. Matter of fact I'm certain that many nasty looking folks there have good jobs and substantial paychecks....still no reason to look like you smell bad or appear like you just woke up from a bad drunk.
Besides....I don't need to explain myself. It's my life and I'll live it how I choose. Your seemingly smug and self-righteous comment needed to be addressed however.
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
And your point is what exactly? The word "wow" is supposed to be mean that you are shocked? If you read my posts in this thread I never stated that I didn't want to be around low income people. It was that I don't enjoy, nor do I feel comfortable....being around dirty, rude, loud, and otherwise low class individuals. Walmart seems to attract those types....whether you want to acknowledge that or not. I've known many lower income folks that were decent, well mannered, and weren't dirty or sloppy in appearance. Unfortunately whenever I end up at my local Walmart....or almost any Walmart in my area, the low class (socially...not in terms of income level) make my shopping experience LESS than desirable. Matter of fact I'm certain that many nasty looking folks there have good jobs and substantial paychecks....still no reason to look like you smell bad or appear like you just woke up from a bad drunk.
Besides....I don't need to explain myself. It's my life and I'll live it how I choose. Your seemingly smug and self-righteous comment needed to be addressed however.
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Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap chinese junk they push.
Originally Posted By: BrownBox88
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
Originally Posted By: BrownBox88
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
And BTW...to avoid the long lines at WM, park your vehicle where the tire section is... and check out your purchases there. It much faster doing it that way.
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Do it often with no hassels. Bottom line, lowest 'everyday prices' on oil especially the jugs. Excellent selection and frequently in stock viscosities not stocked at the major auto parts stores, eg., even 5w20. Also, good for sale price match on oil sometimes not in stock at competitors like Kmart and some auto parts stores like O'R.
And now with $3.27 Puro Classic filters combined with PYB, QSAD, VWB or GTX jugs, currently less expensive everday price than auto store oil/filter promos. But, I still shop the auto stores when they have lower priced and/or rebate promos, eg., AAP Nextgen/Amex card promo.
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
And BTW...to avoid the long lines at WM, park your vehicle where the tire section is... and check out your purchases there. It much faster doing it that way.
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Do it often with no hassels. Bottom line, lowest 'everyday prices' on oil especially the jugs. Excellent selection and frequently in stock viscosities not stocked at the major auto parts stores, eg., even 5w20. Also, good for sale price match on oil sometimes not in stock at competitors like Kmart and some auto parts stores like O'R.
And now with $3.27 Puro Classic filters combined with PYB, QSAD, VWB or GTX jugs, currently less expensive everday price than auto store oil/filter promos. But, I still shop the auto stores when they have lower priced and/or rebate promos, eg., AAP Nextgen/Amex card promo.
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Originally Posted By: Brigadier
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap Chinese junk they push.
Originally Posted By: BrownBox88
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
I happen to know quite a few people that work there. Most are not incompetent. They work at the level they are paid. Most are paid to stock shelves in one certain area. thats all they know because thats what they are trained to know.the for the appearance of dirty and nasty people, well they have a website dedicated to "people of walmart"... as sad as it is to say, you should expect it. No different than the type of patrons you would see at a low budget fast food place VS the patronage you see at a high budget food establishment. As for China, pretty much any place you go to (thats comparable merchandise to walmart) carries the same Chinese-made [censored]. Kmart, etc. They all do. WM just gets the bashing more because they are bigger.
My biggest beef with WM is like one poster earlier said... 3 cashiers for that line of 75 people.
But they have a pretty good general oil selection and run-of-the-mill car cleaner/wax area.
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap Chinese junk they push.
Originally Posted By: BrownBox88
So a lot of people don't like going into a WM because of the appearance of lower income patrons? Apart from other reasons.
Wow.
I happen to know quite a few people that work there. Most are not incompetent. They work at the level they are paid. Most are paid to stock shelves in one certain area. thats all they know because thats what they are trained to know.the for the appearance of dirty and nasty people, well they have a website dedicated to "people of walmart"... as sad as it is to say, you should expect it. No different than the type of patrons you would see at a low budget fast food place VS the patronage you see at a high budget food establishment. As for China, pretty much any place you go to (thats comparable merchandise to walmart) carries the same Chinese-made [censored]. Kmart, etc. They all do. WM just gets the bashing more because they are bigger.
My biggest beef with WM is like one poster earlier said... 3 cashiers for that line of 75 people.
But they have a pretty good general oil selection and run-of-the-mill car cleaner/wax area.
Originally Posted By: Brigadier
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap chinese junk they push.
But this thread is about oil, not toys, tools, or paint brushes.
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap chinese junk they push.
But this thread is about oil, not toys, tools, or paint brushes.
Originally Posted By: AlienBug
Probably 80% of my oil change and air filter purchases have been at WM. Between my current cars and the late TDI, I have bought Delvac1, M1 0w-40, Rotella T 5w-40, G-Oil, Nextgen Mxlife and M1 0w-30 at WM. I've never had a problem and while I'm there I can stock up on BBQ chiccarones and Wrangler jeans.
In addition....you save more $$ on household soap, toilet paper (the best) and things like shaving cream, blades, and other personal items.....If its a Super WM, you save a fair amount on groceries.
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy, where many things are made in foreign countries, and made with quality to boot. The US exports many products to nations all over the world as well.
Lets face it....WM does save families hundred and thousands of dollars yearly...and in these times with the economy and job losses, those dollars saved do help.
If money is no object to you....you have the right to shop elsewhere....spend more $$$...and avoid all the riff raff at WM. I'll continue to shop at WM....and save my family many dollars each year.
Probably 80% of my oil change and air filter purchases have been at WM. Between my current cars and the late TDI, I have bought Delvac1, M1 0w-40, Rotella T 5w-40, G-Oil, Nextgen Mxlife and M1 0w-30 at WM. I've never had a problem and while I'm there I can stock up on BBQ chiccarones and Wrangler jeans.
In addition....you save more $$ on household soap, toilet paper (the best) and things like shaving cream, blades, and other personal items.....If its a Super WM, you save a fair amount on groceries.
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy, where many things are made in foreign countries, and made with quality to boot. The US exports many products to nations all over the world as well.
Lets face it....WM does save families hundred and thousands of dollars yearly...and in these times with the economy and job losses, those dollars saved do help.
If money is no object to you....you have the right to shop elsewhere....spend more $$$...and avoid all the riff raff at WM. I'll continue to shop at WM....and save my family many dollars each year.
Originally Posted By: bigdawg74
Originally Posted By: Brigadier
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap chinese junk they push.
But this thread is about oil, not toys, tools, or paint brushes.
NO....this thread is about buying oil (and other things)....at WalMart
Originally Posted By: Brigadier
Actually, it is more about their pi55 poor and incompetent staff they hire, and all the cheap chinese junk they push.
But this thread is about oil, not toys, tools, or paint brushes.
NO....this thread is about buying oil (and other things)....at WalMart
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
In addition....you save more $$ on household soap, toilet paper (the best) and things like shaving cream, blades, and other personal items.....If its a Super WM, you save a fair amount on groceries.
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy, where many things are made in foreign countries, and made with quality to boot. The US exports many products to nations all over the world as well.
Lets face it....WM does save families hundred and thousands of dollars yearly...and in these times with the economy and job losses, those dollars saved do help.
If money is no object to you....you have the right to shop elsewhere....spend more $$$...and avoid all the riff raff at WM. I'll continue to shop at WM....and save my family many dollars each year.
I didn't buy produce at WalMart until I started seeing these signs:
"Locally Grown" is a bit of a stretch when El Paso is closer to California than it is to Dallas. The produce can be grown in my state and still be trucked a long way. But I do feel better about produce grown in my state and/or country. Washington State apples over Peoples Republic of China....etc...
I buy oil at WalMart too. 5 qts of QuakerState Green bottle 5W20 for $13. I can hunt down a bargain from a bunch of different stores or buy what works for me for about $2.60 a qt.
(they were out of QSGB 5W20 last time but I will be returning to it) Buy the clown hearse's Syn there too. 5qts, $20. Motorcraft filters for either less than $4.00 (PT uses an FL400S, Mazda uses an FL820S) I've switched exclusively to G-Oil for my OPE. It's always availiable and it's priced fair
I don't buy shoes there. I've looked at them and I do not want. I will buy Dickies work clothes there. They're made in Honduras and I'm not entirely thrilled with that. I would be much happier if they were still made in Ft Worth. But they are still very durable and last longer than they should at the price.
Clothes Detergent. I've priced the competition. Sometimes you can get a better price on Tide, but most other major brands are significantly less at WalMart.
If you have a baby, Diapers are far less at WalMart.
Scotts Bonus S was like $4 less than Home Depot and Lowes last time I bought it.
I still don't buy meat or fish there. I know it's supposed to be greatly improved but I still prefer Kroger or Tom Thumb (Safeway) for that.
In addition....you save more $$ on household soap, toilet paper (the best) and things like shaving cream, blades, and other personal items.....If its a Super WM, you save a fair amount on groceries.
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy, where many things are made in foreign countries, and made with quality to boot. The US exports many products to nations all over the world as well.
Lets face it....WM does save families hundred and thousands of dollars yearly...and in these times with the economy and job losses, those dollars saved do help.
If money is no object to you....you have the right to shop elsewhere....spend more $$$...and avoid all the riff raff at WM. I'll continue to shop at WM....and save my family many dollars each year.
I didn't buy produce at WalMart until I started seeing these signs:
"Locally Grown" is a bit of a stretch when El Paso is closer to California than it is to Dallas. The produce can be grown in my state and still be trucked a long way. But I do feel better about produce grown in my state and/or country. Washington State apples over Peoples Republic of China....etc...
I buy oil at WalMart too. 5 qts of QuakerState Green bottle 5W20 for $13. I can hunt down a bargain from a bunch of different stores or buy what works for me for about $2.60 a qt.
(they were out of QSGB 5W20 last time but I will be returning to it) Buy the clown hearse's Syn there too. 5qts, $20. Motorcraft filters for either less than $4.00 (PT uses an FL400S, Mazda uses an FL820S) I've switched exclusively to G-Oil for my OPE. It's always availiable and it's priced fair
I don't buy shoes there. I've looked at them and I do not want. I will buy Dickies work clothes there. They're made in Honduras and I'm not entirely thrilled with that. I would be much happier if they were still made in Ft Worth. But they are still very durable and last longer than they should at the price.
Clothes Detergent. I've priced the competition. Sometimes you can get a better price on Tide, but most other major brands are significantly less at WalMart.
If you have a baby, Diapers are far less at WalMart.
Scotts Bonus S was like $4 less than Home Depot and Lowes last time I bought it.
I still don't buy meat or fish there. I know it's supposed to be greatly improved but I still prefer Kroger or Tom Thumb (Safeway) for that.
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy,
If I recall the citizens of the USA NEVER got to vote on the policies that created this co called global economy, mostly it is a slave wage economy in which in the end only a few elite will actually benefit in the end, even if peasants like the Chinese will be able to buy Cheetos and twinkies, most of them will still be working 60 hour weeks making pennies on the dollar.
I think we need to face the fact that we live in a global economy,
If I recall the citizens of the USA NEVER got to vote on the policies that created this co called global economy, mostly it is a slave wage economy in which in the end only a few elite will actually benefit in the end, even if peasants like the Chinese will be able to buy Cheetos and twinkies, most of them will still be working 60 hour weeks making pennies on the dollar.
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