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myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping 4 years ago

I went to Walmart today, and found out that they didn't sell something I was looking for. It was the very first time I've ever experienced that from Walmart. And I'm in shock. shocked

I have an mp3 player I bought last summer, and I use it almost every day. This winter, I had to replace the earphones, and bought a pair of "Sony" earphones from Walmart. They're the little ones you stick in your ears, however, they only stay in place when they have those little foam covers on them.

I lost one of the foam covers today. That's how I found out you can't listen to these headphones without them, because they just won't stay in the ear. I figured the most logical place to go would be to Walmart, where I bought the original earphones, and buy a package of the foam covers. I looked in the right section, and I looked through everything a couple of times. I then asked a staff person for her help, figuring that 2 sets of eyes would work better than one. When I told her what I was looking for, she told me they didn't sell them. WHAT?!?!?! She doesn't understand it either, and says that a lot of people come in looking for them.

I was lucky, in that there's a dollar store in the same mall as the Walmart, and I went there to see what I could find. They didn't have the foam covers on their own, but what they did have, was a new earphones set that came with TWO PAIRS of foam earphone covers! w00t I have no idea if the earphones actually work, and quite frankly, I don't care. I'm just happy that I can now listen to my mp3 player.. no thanks to Walmart.

Have you ever gone shopping for something at Walmart and found they didn't carry it? Have you ever lost a foam earphone cover and had to replace it? Is there a dollar store near your local Walmart?


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Myrrdin (1641) response was accepted on 3/26/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. lilybug (16923)   ranked 7 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

There is a dollar store close by to every Wal-mart I have ever been too. It is always a Dollar Tree store. I have gone to Wal-mart before looking for something and they did not carry it and the Dollar Tree did. I do not like to ear phones, so losing one of them would not be an issue for me.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

The dollar store near my walmart is called "Dollar Giant". I find it isn't as good as "Dollarama" though. But today it was my saving grace. :)

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. Ldyjarhead (5188)   ranked 953 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago


I don't think there's anything I expected to find at WalMart that they didn't carry.

There have been times when they were out of something (a particular color of yarn I needed, etc), but they've come through for me for the most part.

I'm glad you found what you needed. As I was reading your post, I was sitting here trying to think of something you could use in the interim, then read further that you had found them at the dollar store.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

This is the very first time I've not found something I was looking for from Walmart. It's possible that a larger branch would have the earphone covers, but considering I bought the earphones that require the covers from this particular store, I really thought they would have the covers too.

I don't think there is anything else that could be used in the interim that wouldn't harm the earphones (fabric plasters are about all I could figure).

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3. myLot reputation of 91/100. Myrrdin (1641)   4 years ago

Walmart is an evil corporation with a personal vendetta against you. That is why they claim not to carry those earphone covers, I went there five minutes after you and picked up some for $0.25.

Dollar Stores are like the Resistance fighters to Walmarts evil plans, that is why there is always a Dollar Store near Walmart.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

I think you're right... they're out to get me... and my little dog too! cry


myLot reputation of 91/100. Myrrdin (1641)  4 years ago

Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

I don't often get paranoid.. however... I have this friend, who on occasion does. He's actually quite a riot to watch when he's in that state. I like to do my part and yell "BOO!" at him when I can. It's cheap entertainment.


myLot reputation of 91/100. Myrrdin (1641)  4 years ago

From the information you provided I am not sure that qualifies as paranoia, it seems more like just on edge. Paranoia would be more specific, as in thinking the cops are going to bust you for some unknown reason, or assuming WalMart is keeping their supply of earphone foam covers away from you because they have a plot against you.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

Come to think of it, I think maybe it's this friend that is working with Walmart; it's no wonder I'm so paranoid. Walmart had to have been tipped off somehow, to know to hide the earphone covers from me, and to make sure there are never any bananas in my local store. This friend is mean and evil evil evil!!! I wouldn't put it past him. He's always out for a cheap thrill. glare


myLot reputation of 91/100. Myrrdin (1641)  4 years ago

Sounds like a fun guy to have around for kicks....


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

Yeah, he comes in handy sometimes. whistle

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. desertdarlene (5931)   ranked 187 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

I've had problems finding things at Wal Mart or having so little choices with some items that I've gone elsewhere. For example, I didn't have much of a choice between digital converter boxes for my TV. They just had one brand and type. But, since it was cheaper than anywhere else, I bought it. Another time, they didn't have the MP3 player that I wanted for the price, so I went elsewhere. Otherwise, I still visit Wal Mart to purchase a lot of my everyday needs.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

I had just made a comment in another discussion the other day, that if my local Walmart sold bananas, then I wouldn't have to do my shopping anywhere else at all. Now my list includes bananas and earphone foam covers. lol.


myLot reputation of 89/100. desertdarlene (5931)   ranked 187 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

In southern California, they have "Super Wal Marts," which have grocery stores inside with the regular Wal Marts. None of them are near me, though they are finally opening one up about 30 miles from where I live. I visited one, once, while in Coachella Valley and it's pretty big. Our Wal Mart has a Sam's Club in the same mall, so I get some of my groceries there and bananas are really cheap.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

We have one of those super walmarts here in London, Ontario as well, but it's in the exact opposite corner of the city from where I live. I don't drive, and it's not worth it for me to go all the way up there. And my local walmart is simply too small to have a produce section. They barely fit in the dairy and frozen foods section! lol!

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. Herbyjan (133)   4 years ago

No, we don't have a dollar store near our Walmart. We tend to shop at superstore or Zellers and if they don't have want we need, we then head to Walmart, and find it. My hubby trys to avoid even mentioning the word Walmart) the line-ups are terrible here :)


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

If I had a Zellers nearby, I would choose them over Walmart too. It's always less crowded in Zellers, and I like that it's a canadian based company.

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6. myLot reputation of 79/100. bowtieguy (5670)   ranked 1,197 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

No ones perfect and wal-mart just provoed they're not either, If I wanted to I could make a list of things wal-mart didn't have but i've got better things to do. I have never had to replace the foam covers before, there pretty cheap I would probably just get a ne pair if I had truoble finding replacements.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

Oh, I know that walmart doesn't sell a LOT of things... but the fact that I bought the original earphones there made me think they'd have the accessories for them. Logical assumption... of course we all know what that means when we "assume". ;) I wasn't about to replace perfectly good earphones when all I needed were the foam covers. That's a waste of money to me.

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7. jasonwallace (66)   ranked 2,121 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

Wal Mart does this crappy type of service more often than you think they want you to get fed up and to buy a whole new set of headphones and most people will


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

I'm glad I'm not most people. I am far too frugal for that. lol.

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. gantwick (649)   ranked 4,140 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

You know, you can get the earphones to stay in you ear with the handyman's secret weapon - duct tape. LOL! rasp


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

hehehe... and I AM Canadian, so I'm more than familiar with Red Green's usage. LOL!


myLot reputation of 94/100. bronie123 (2083)   ranked 1,231 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

if you cant duck it then ------ it fill in the blanks

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9. myLot reputation of 94/100. bronie123 (2083)   ranked 1,231 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

LOL dang and i would have thought walmart would have carried that sort of thing odd!!! well i have before but i cant quite remember what it was LOL
I know one time i was trying to find apple cider and they didnt have any.


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

Yeah, it's like buying a vacuum and then going back to the store only to find out they don't offer the bags to go with the vacuum.


myLot reputation of 94/100. bronie123 (2083)   ranked 1,231 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

yeah thats crazy :)

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10. myLot reputation of 89/100. callarse1 (3214)   ranked 884 out of 5,521 in shopping   4 years ago

Hm, that has happened before! It's just not Walmart though, bought a razor from Sears, bought an Electronic toothbrush from another store...and guess? These stores didn't have the replacement parts! It's pretty much annoying, I know. Actually I have seen a lot of those ear buds (I think that's what they are called or ear foams, whatever) on eBay ;). Probably people get really desperate. It's so silly though, and I totally understand.

Pablo


myLot reputation of 93/100. CanadaGal (1628)   ranked 190 out of 5,521 in shopping  4 years ago

I didn't consider ebay, but of course, I wanted the earphone foam covers right away. And ebay doesn't allow for that.

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