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PoindexterOglethorpe

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13. I learned decades ago that Walmart is utter crap.

Reply to KS Toronado (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 12:33 AM

Nov 7

Unless it is literally the only place to go within 50 or more miles, shop elsewhere.

Plus, they are almost NEVER the cheapest choice, but no one understands the concept of "price shopping" these days.

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Stopped Walmart from ripping me off today. [View all] KS Toronado Nov 6 OP

Way to go, my dear KS Toronado! Good thinking on your feet. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 6 #1

Before heading to Wally World I knew they was gonna tell me KS Toronado Nov 6 #4

I carry replacements in the back of my car. jmbar2 Nov 6 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author wcmagumba Nov 6 #3

Oh, I'm way worse than that! 2naSalit Nov 6 #5

Good for you KS Toronado Nov 6 #6

... 2naSalit Nov 6 #7

I change my own air filter, use a "P touch" to print the date and mileage... Enter stage left Nov 6 #8

I went to my local family owned oil change biz today, was long overdue and I drive a car almost as old yaesu Nov 6 #9

My Walmart never did this to me, because they're so lazy that they didn't want to do the work synni Nov 6 #10

I'm a cheapskate. Aussie105 Nov 6 #11

They sell muffler bearings also? KS Toronado Nov 7 #14

Went to the dealer last month for an oil change. I go there every few months because I get a more thorough check-up 3Hotdogs Nov 7 #12

I learned decades ago that Walmart is utter crap. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 7 #13