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To: ColdOne

I ordered a $5 thing from Wal-Mart’s website a while back and had it sent to the local store (free shipping). I thought they’d load it onto a Wal-Mart truck somewhere down the line or something.

No, they UPS’d a $5 item to the local store and I should be able to pick it up tonight or tomorrow since it is already in the nearest big city today.

Can someone explain how in the world they make money this way?


2,874 posted on 12/31/2013 10:01:22 AM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: GeronL
...Can someone explain how in the world they make money this way?

They only hire part-time employees. Part-time means less benefits and minimum wage. Trust me...they make money hand over fist.

2,875 posted on 12/31/2013 10:04:17 AM PST by Monkey Face (Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can sure muffle the sound!)
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To: GeronL

One word: Volume.


2,876 posted on 12/31/2013 10:04:52 AM PST by Scoutmaster (I'd rather be at Philmont)
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To: GeronL

lol! Have a wonderful New Year!


2,887 posted on 12/31/2013 12:02:54 PM PST by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11) Hey, Harry Reid.. 1-800-318-2596!)
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To: fanfan; Silentgypsy; moose07; Tax-chick; null and void

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2,892 posted on 12/31/2013 12:15:33 PM PST by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11) Hey, Harry Reid.. 1-800-318-2596!)
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