Would you shop at Wal Mart or other discount stores if you were rich?
@desertdarlene (8910)
United States
32 responses
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
31 May 07
I'm sure- I can't see me not ever shopping in a Wally world again- Right now I shop there for cleaning supplies, toys, dvds, music, etc. Never clothes-- so heck yes I'd still shop there for that kind of stuff--- my house won't clean itself! lol I'd just be able to buy more!
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
For me, I actually buy some clothes there, though most of them really don't fit right. They have great deals on gym shoes and sandals.
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
1 Jun 07
That is why I don't purchase clothes there- Nothing fits and they don't last as long- I have tried before- I used to buy my daughter clothes there when she was a little squirt- Now we shop at Penney's and Limited Too mostly-
I'd still shop there though- I love Wal-Mart!
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@GardenGerty (157915)
• United States
2 Jul 07
The well to do who have earned their own wealth have gotten there by shopping for the best value for their money. If that can be found at a discount store, you can bet they will be shopping there. They make their money work for them, and spend cautiously.
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@shakeroo (3986)
• Malaysia
31 May 07
I would definitely still shop at those discount stores because what I have discovered so far is that not everything that you want to buy is available at those high profile stores and sometimes simple things that you need can be easily bough form those discounts marts.
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
Yes, I go there for all my basic needs because I can get everything pretty much on one trip.
@toyhamarz (124)
• United States
31 May 07
I think I would. It's so convient. It has everything I need to buy. I also don't really care about name brand stuff, and I find myself buying the store brand from Target and Walmart any way. Plus if I ever got rich, I think I'd like to stay that way!
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
I agree, those stores have everything. I think I wouldn't totally stop shopping there, but I would buy a lot more when I did.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
11 Aug 07
People with a lot of Wal-Mart stock might...wouldn't you want to check up on your assets? LOL. Wealth is such a relative term anyway. Have you ever heard of Hetty Green? Here is a web page that tells a little about her:
http://www.institutionaladvisors.com/story-witch.htm
Although she was worth $5 million dollars, she ate in the cheapest run-down restaurants and chose the least expensive items they served. She wore torn clothes and sold her newspaper after reading it!
Yes, I would!
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
11 Aug 07
He he. I actually own Wal Mart Stock, but I'm thinking of dumping it because it fluctuates too wildly for me.
I lived next door to someone in Detroit who was one of Henry Ford's CEOs. He was a millionaire, but had a modest home. You wouldn't have known he was rich because he lived such a modest lifestyle.
But, I think I've heard of Hetty Green. I think she may have had a mental condition. Howard Hughes also looked like he was homeless, especially when his condition worsened.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
12 Aug 07
Well, I'm keeping mine! It is not doing great at the moment, though, I'll agree with you there.
In my view, true wealth is about being happy. It is nice to have enough to get by on with some left over as a cushion, but much more important to have enough common sense to know how to enjoy life with or without a lot of money. Wealth doesn't seem to help people with their personal relationships. Hetty and Howard are extreme examples, but I can think of quite a few people who have more material assets than we do, but are not as content.
I just cannot imagine someone buying a newspaper, reading it, and then selling it, though! That just boggles my mind.
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
30 Jul 07
yes,i would still shop at walmart,because they have great prices and i can put the money els where like on a home,and put it away for my children,and denote to people that really need the money.i like walmarts prices,even though they dont treat their employees good.
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
1 Aug 07
Thank you for your responses. I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. I love the little kitten 3lilangels. :)
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
11 Aug 07
Personally I Love WalMart and some of the wonderful bargains you can get there. I would still have to shop there probably for Groceries and some of the other items I get there, as there prices are very reasonable for this. And prescriptions as well I get Great deals and service compared to other places as well.
Overall, people who choose not to shop at stores such as this are cheating themselves. To me, one of the best places you can ever go to shop is WalMart, and I Love to visit ones all over the US even.
@kelly60 (4547)
• United States
20 Jul 07
I do a lot of my shopping at Wal-Mart now and I think that I would continue to shop there no matter how much money I had. I don't believe in throwing it away just because you have it, but in spending it wisely. That wasn't the way I was raised, and I think that my parents did a great job of raising me. I hope that I have instilled such a good set of values in my children as my parents instilled in me.
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@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Aug 07
Even if I am rich one day, I won't spend money in a wrong way. As I know my money won't come easy. I earn it by my efforts. I will buy the things with good quality and reasonable price. Luxury products are not suitable for me.
@maehan (1439)
• United States
30 May 07
Of course, it is a good bargain. Why not? I had a friend who is from a above average family, they still shop at discount store like dollar tree. Unless, they are extremely rich and have status cautious. Then, that too bad they have to pay premium for the same item. But, they are rich anyway. :)
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
I think I would like to shop the discount stores, still, because they have sooo much stuff to choose from! I can always find something fun to buy there.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 07
Some of the richest people in America shop at the Walmart and Target. They all have one little secret. It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's how much you actually save. True wealth comes from accumulated money, not pure income.
What is that old saying. Invest your money, live off the interest and never touch the principle.
You can't expect to sustain your wealth if you're constantly blowing it on every new gadget or store that comes along.
And, whether you choose to save money by shopping at the Walmart or online at Ebay, you'll find that you can live a richer lifestyle on modest means, than someone with triple your income.
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
What you have said is very true. But, I have heard a lot of very rich people say that they would never set foot in a store like Wal Mart. Remember Paris Hilton when she asked if the sold walls there? In our two richest communities in my area there are no discount stores at all (There aren't any convenience stores, either).
@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 07
totally!i'll save lots of money that way;)
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@wackeytiger (424)
• United States
27 Jul 07
I sure wouldn't. I just hate how Wal*Mart and other stores like that are so crowded and people always seem so angry at those kinds of stores. If I had a lot of money I'd go to the stores that most others couldn't afford just to avoid the crowds. Plus, I'm sure the quality would be better.
@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
31 May 07
Good question? I'm pretty aggravated with Walmart these days. Seems like everytime I go to the supercenter to buy groceries they're out of something or have quit selling something I regularly buy!
If I had the money and time wasn't an issue, yes, I probably would shop somewhere else just because of the reasons I mentioned above.
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
31 May 07
Our city council is trying to ban the supercenters here because they think they would cause problems. We have to go up to Riverside county to shop at a supercenter, which is a drive of at least 80 miles.
What about other discount stores such as Target or Sears? Would you shop at those places?
@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
31 May 07
Oh yes! I'd still want to save money?
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
31 May 07
Of course I would...just because I could afford to shop in pricey places doesnt mean I wouldnt want to save a buck and get a good deal....LOL hell I'd still shop at flea markets and yard sales too and the Salvation Army stores....You could have all the money in the world but still want to get bargin prices and great deals...that way you'd hang on to your money longer LOL
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@applsofgld (2506)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I think I would still be frugal and not waste my money. With the money I'd save by being careful and frugal I could use the extra money to help others. That's my take on the issue anyway :)
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@hardworkingmom (1130)
• United States
2 Jun 07
Probably for household things ONLY LOLno matter of fact I'm lieing I'll goto Sam's Club or something like that.
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@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
2 Jun 07
I shop at Sam's Club. I like their food court, ha ha.
@laiyongjun (1336)
• China
2 Jun 07
it depends on what i want to buy.
if i were rich, i would like to go to wal mart to buy something expensive and important for myself, such as, shampoo, moistruizing shower cream and so on.because the goods in that shop have a guarantee, i use it without thinking.
if i were rich, i also would like to go to other discount stores to buy something i need,such as discount clothes, discount shoes something like that.it is not easy to earn money now, so if i can save money just save money.hehe.
this is my opinion.nice to share with you.
thank you.
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
2 Jun 07
I think I would get those specialty salon shampoos if I were rich. But, you can get some good shampoos at Wal Mart, too.
