AMAZON vs. WALMART Let the WAR BEGIN! - Blu-ray Forum

Roland1919 · 11-25-2009, 01:43 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/business/24shop.html

Heard about AMAZON and WALMART online going toe toe. Here is an article from the NEW YORK TIMES. This Holiday season could boast some good deals. GO AMAZON! I will never shop from the evil EMPIRE!

bigmonch · 11-25-2009, 01:46 AM

Heard about AMAZON and WALMART online going toe toe. Here is an article from the NEW YORK TIMES. This Holiday season could boast some good deals. GO AMAZON! I will never shop from the evil EMPIRE!

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I'm fairly indifferent towards who i buy from but i was just curious as to why most people on this site don't like walmart?

If someone could let me know i'll stop asking dumb questions haha

Meeklo · 11-25-2009, 01:49 AM

This is more of an Off-Topic Discussion but good looking out!

Lepidopterous · 11-25-2009, 01:51 AM

This obviously isn't going to go anywhere.

Welp, just means better prices for us!

MaCruz · 11-25-2009, 01:52 AM

or more of a retail store shopping discussion.

For BD's.. it's AMZ>WM.

Roland1919 · 11-25-2009, 01:57 AM

True, should be off Topic but how low is WAL*MART willing to go? I imagine they can't match or keep pace with AMAZON esp. No shipping, no tax - Thats what keeps me hooked! Oh, to answer the question about WAL*MART represents everything thats wrong with AMERICA to me. I'll leave it there!

Blu Titan · 11-25-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

This obviously isn't going to go anywhere.

Welp, just means better prices for us!

Agree.

Meeklo · 11-25-2009, 02:01 AM

One nice thing is that Best Buy won't price match Amazon, but they will price match Walmart.

Roland1919 · 11-25-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

One nice thing is that Best Buy won't price match Amazon, but they will price match Walmart.

True but will they price match WAL*MART.com prices?

curse · 11-25-2009, 02:04 AM

thats if this goes to retail and not online only.

Turnda643 · 11-25-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

True but will they price match WAL*MART.com prices?

yes they will!!! I always take a print out of the page from W*M.com. and never have any problems.

Blu Titan · 11-25-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

True but will they price match WAL*MART.com prices?

They do for me...every single time. Just take a copy of the online item with the price, and they match it without any questions. Have to do the silly disclaimer

: YMMV.

ronp10 · 11-25-2009, 02:19 AM

lol - i an unfaithful guy i guess. I'm going for whoever is the cheapest price. I have nothing against walmart. Most of the time I buy from amazon cause they have been cheaper. But I would usually throw in sometihing else just to make my order 25+ for free shipping. But if walmarts matches amazon I will spring for the tax and just pick up a few things.

Roland1919 · 11-25-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ronp10

lol - i an unfaithful guy i guess. I'm going for whoever is the cheapest price. I have nothing against walmart. Most of the time I buy from amazon cause they have been cheaper. But I would usually throw in sometihing else just to make my order 25+ for free shipping. But if walmarts matches amazon I will spring for the tax and just pick up a few things.

I missed need for speed for $10 today on AMAZON! They pulled that deal from WAL*MART.com BLACK FRIDAY. WAL8MART also have GODFATHER II for PS3 at $10 on Friday. Hope AMAZON picks that one up and ICE AGE DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS BLU-RAY is gonna be $10 at WAL*MART...Stand By to Stand By....

Meeklo · 11-25-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland1919

True but will they price match WAL*MART.com prices?

Should since you can "Ship to Store" on walmart.com

It's definitely a good point of arguement.

toef · 11-25-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigmonch

I'm fairly indifferent towards who i buy from but i was just curious as to why most people on this site don't like walmart?

If someone could let me know i'll stop asking dumb questions haha

You might open up a wormhole asking about Walmart, but the more common criticisms are related to their labor practices, and bullying in the marketplace. Why other companies get a free pass (I'm pretty sure Amazon's no saint) is beyond me. I guess it's easier to pick on WM.

sinister184 · 11-25-2009, 03:03 AM

if it drives down prices im all for some good old fashioned price wars, but ill always shop at Amazon over walmart. even if its a more money.

Meeklo · 11-25-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmonch

I'm fairly indifferent towards who i buy from but i was just curious as to why most people on this site don't like walmart?

If someone could let me know i'll stop asking dumb questions haha

There was also that ordeal of Walmart taking out life insurance policies on their senior employees (i.e.- door greeters) and also their threat of firing any employee who posed in Playboy's Women of Walmart special.

repete66211 · 11-25-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bigmonch

I'm fairly indifferent towards who i buy from but i was just curious as to why most people on this site don't like walmart?

If someone could let me know i'll stop asking dumb questions haha

I have never had an especially pleasing experience at Walmart. They sell cheap sh*t, have almost zero customer assistance and are rarely fully stocked. That said, I am a cheapskate, so if the prices are the same I would go to Walmart so I don't have to wait for the item to be shipped. But since you never know if they'll even have the item on the shelf I certainly wouldn't make a special trip for it.

ivanb06 · 11-25-2009, 03:51 AM

im all for cheap prices.

shopping from walmart is fine with me.

11-25-2009, 01:43 AM	#1
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25 Timezone GMT: -8	AMAZON vs. WALMART Let the WAR BEGIN! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/business/24shop.html *Heard about AMAZON and WALMART online going toe toe. Here is an article from the NEW YORK TIMES. This Holiday season could boast some good deals. GO AMAZON! I will never shop from the evil EMPIRE*!

11-25-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
bigmonch Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:312 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: -6	*Heard about AMAZON and WALMART online going toe toe. Here is an article from the NEW YORK TIMES. This Holiday season could boast some good deals. GO AMAZON! I will never shop from the evil EMPIRE*![/QUOTE] I'm fairly indifferent towards who i buy from but i was just curious as to why most people on this site don't like walmart? If someone could let me know i'll stop asking dumb questions haha

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11-25-2009, 01:57 AM	#6
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25 Timezone GMT: -8	True, should be off Topic but how low is WALMART willing to go? I imagine they can't match or keep pace with AMAZON esp. No shipping, no tax - Thats what keeps me hooked! Oh, to answer the question about WALMART represents everything thats wrong with AMERICA to me. I'll leave it there!

11-25-2009, 02:01 AM	#8
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25 Timezone GMT: -6	One nice thing is that Best Buy won't price match Amazon, but they will price match Walmart.

11-25-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15 Timezone GMT: 0	thats if this goes to retail and not online only.

11-25-2009, 02:19 AM	#13
ronp10 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:275 Timezone GMT: -6	lol - i an unfaithful guy i guess. I'm going for whoever is the cheapest price. I have nothing against walmart. Most of the time I buy from amazon cause they have been cheaper. But I would usually throw in sometihing else just to make my order 25+ for free shipping. But if walmarts matches amazon I will spring for the tax and just pick up a few things.

11-25-2009, 03:03 AM	#17
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17 Timezone GMT: -5	if it drives down prices im all for some good old fashioned price wars, but ill always shop at Amazon over walmart. even if its a more money.

11-25-2009, 03:51 AM	#20
ivanb06 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:76 Timezone GMT: -8	im all for cheap prices. shopping from walmart is fine with me.

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