there is no shame in buying something from Walmart or Kmart or Shopko etc...when the rabble can save a few dollars here and there, its more money we can spend elsewhere....
All 3 of my brothers are more financially successful than I am. That is fine, except when they make nasty comments about where I shop. (I think I am happier than any of the 3).
One brother in particular has his image of spending worn on his person like a shirt.
I had a discussion with him about Wal-Mart. Mostly, I used the purchase of Pantene shampoo for my side of things.
I can buy the large container of Pantene at Wal-Mart (at that time) for $4.67. The same container at the grocery store or at the drug store is $7.50. A difference of 61% more at the higher price.
I asked him how efficient he could think I was in taking care of myself with limited Soc Sec income if I was eager to spend almost 61% more for the exact same product. I told him that unless he was willing to send me a check each & every month to the end of my life for at least 61% more than Soc Sec sent me, I would continue to look for bargains at Wal Mart.
He was very dismissive of ‘those who shop at Wal-Mart”.
Basically, this shows why I have only talked to him twice since April 1989.