Have you noticed ?
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 3,030
toothpaste buying is my “go to” example of madness !! There are so many formulas and brands it’s mind boggling to me. I’m in favor of making things simpler with everything. The European stores I’ve been in are small and simple. I love it.
#22
even when there were 25 different brands of laundry detergent, most were made by just two companies. I was in Walmart and could not find any unscented detergent except for the most expensive, Tide. Went to my grocery store and got some at a good price, their house brand.
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 680
In WM the other day, saw an employee with a special cart that had about 10 baskets with bags inside each...and she was holding some sort of hand held device....and apparently doing shopping for others. I asked her how this new thing was working out and she said it was going great! I can see the advantage for those who are unable to walk or get to the store because of illness or lack of transportation. I use my "trips" as my walking exercise...cruise the whole store practically, and yes, find bargains, sometimes..along the way! I only do online purchases, if there is no "place" I can find the article at........just me
As far as items no longer available...yes many are now missing from store shelves & you can only buy them on line. I so hate this. I like to pick & choose the items I place in my cart & I sure wouldn't want anyone picking out my produce! Bananas, tomatoes, melons, lettuce, etc. all need to be carefully checked before placed in your cart. I can imagine a store needing to unload their stock, so you end up with fruits & veggies that may have one good day left. No thanks!
Think about this too.....if the items you buy on line are not what you expect, or don't fit, then you end up paying to send them back only to do it again & again & again. So much for saving money buying on line. The business will save tons tho.
The Malls put the Mom & Pop stores out of business, now the internet is putting the Malls out of business. In my area we pretty much have Wal-Mart, Sam's Club & Lowe's left & that's it. Sears, K-Mart, Bon Ton, Montgomery Ward, Macy's, etc. are all gone.
#26
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
Posts: 8,562
Yes! This is what worries me the most. I've been surprisingly accepting of and good at technology. But I do use a small flip phone with no data plan, preferring to use my laptop for internet things. After spending 6 months with my daughter and family in 2017, I really saw how much I am missing out by not using a smart phone. But I can not afford to upgrade as Verizon is the best/only provider of cell service in my rural area. Maybe in another year.....
#30
This whole thing has me confused as I don't even have a smart phone as I do not know how to ue one but this is why Amazon is winning when I can't find something Amazon has it I wanted a simple clothes hamper could not find one any place so Amazon wins again
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