> Herbert Graf ha scritto:
>> The system self corrects. Walmart knows that if they raise their margins
>> another store will open and undercut them.
>>
>> I've never really understood the hatred of Walmart that people have.
>> Yes, they are ruthless to their suppliers, and yes their presence forces
>> smaller more expensive places to close, but you can't blame Walmart for
>> that.
>

I have heard (do not know if it is true) that Walmart actually obtains
cheaper versions of the same product from manufacturers. In other
words, let's say I buy model XYZ123 blender, marked as made by
Proctor, at a small store for $50. I then go to Walmart and buy a
blender in an identical-looking box for $30. If you look closely,
sometimes you will see that it is model XYZ123W (W for Walmart) and it
will actually be made to a much inferior quality standard but look
almost exactly the same on the outside.

Again, this is hearsay and I have not tried to determine whether it is
true, although I've been told this by trusted friends - I'd be curious
if anyone here has had such an experience.

Sean
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