Stupid Wal-Mart employee - Blu-ray Forum

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 07:56 PM

So I just came back from Wal Mart and besides not having ANY HD movies, they also have one of the dumbest employees I have spoken to. So I am at the electronics department looking at video games cause hey, thats just what I do, and I see a woman talking to a employee about systems and HD media. The employee is telling her the difference between the 360 and its HD DVD add on and the PS3 with its built in Blu drive. First he says "you can always get a Blu ray add on for the 360, oh I mean HD DVD add on" so I continue to listen on the conversation. Finally I add my opinion that although I have both systems, the PS3 is the better buy as a media device, hard ware wise, and of course Blu ray. I tell the woman that Blu Ray has won which the employee says "well, not yet it hasn't" to which I respond "yes, Blu has won WB exclusivity" and he says "NO they don't, WB announced at CES that they will support both and they took back their statement on Blu exclusivity". I realized he was giving her false information so I just told her that the PS3 is the better device, and Blu will be the new generation format and walked away after laying it in to the doufas.

Alan

Dickn52 · 01-19-2008, 08:00 PM

Wow, a couple of things pop up in my head. 1st who cares what WalMart sales people know or don't know, the war is all but over. 2nd, butt out dude and quit eavesdropping.

tofur69 · 01-19-2008, 08:01 PM

I had an idiot GameStop employee tell me something similar about Warner today. He stated that he heard on G4 that WB is going to stay neutral. Apparently he was hearing some FUD somewhere but I find it hard to believe it was from G4. The last time I watched g4, they were making fun of HDDVD and the WB announcement.

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickn52

Wow, a couple of things pop up in my head. 1st who cares what WalMart sales people know or don't know, the war is all but over. 2nd, butt out dude and quit eavesdropping.

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the pillow

as for butting in or out, if I was spending 4-500.00 on a device, I would appreciate somebody who had both systems I was contemplating purchasing to give me their input. I also would want to know that the employee who I was trusting to give me truthful information actually knew what he was talking about. How about this, next time you read a post on here that you don't like, you butt out

Alan

wrsprow · 01-19-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobiesnackarff

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the pillow

as for butting in or out, if I was spending 4-500.00 on a device, I would appreciate somebody who had both systems I was contemplating purchasing to give me their input. I also would want to know that the employee who I was trusting to give me truthful information actually knew what he was talking about. How about this, next time you read a post on here that you don't like, you butt out

Alan

Get a life

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrsprow

Get a life

Number two person who woke up on the wrong side of the bed

I will take your advice into consideration, thanks

Alan

Grif32 · 01-19-2008, 08:14 PM

I find it funny people post these type of stories. I guess to make them feel better about knowing it all

And no I woke up on the right side of the bed

Well couch really GF was mad at me last night

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grif32

I find it funny people post these type of stories. I guess to make them feel better about knowing it all

And no I woke up on the right side of the bed

Well couch really GF was mad at me last night

Am I posting it because I know it all? No way. However I have read other peoples stories and thought I would tell my experience. Didn't know that doing so would be seen as such a sin, although I will take the reception of this into consideration in the future.

Thanks,
Alan

devils3023 · 01-19-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobiesnackarff

Am I posting it because I know it all? No way. However I have read other peoples stories and thought I would tell my experience. Didn't know that doing so would be seen as such a sin, although I will take the reception of this into consideration in the future.

Thanks,
Alan

Don't listen to these guys bro. You didn't do anything wrong and was just preventing a grossly misinformed employee from misleading an innocent customer. There are many other threads here about people educating consumers and employees alike on the format war so continue to post your stories as long as you do it respectfully to both employee and consumer.

Grif32 · 01-19-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devils3023

Don't listen to these guys bro. You didn't do anything wrong and was just preventing a grossly misinformed employee from misleading an innocent customer. There are many other threads here about people educating consumers and employees alike on the format war so continue to post your stories as long as you do it respectfully to both employee and consumer.

Do you honestly think this happen as often as people says it does? Cmon now. Seems like everyday someone has the same ole story.

JasonR · 01-19-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

HD DVD - 47

I would be bitter too...

Papi4baby · 01-19-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I would be bitter too...

You notice huh.

And to all the new guys, you better check your attitude at the home page, there's no need to be rude. If i was an admin, you would be getting somewhat of a reprimend. And to the point that your not adding nothing to the thread

.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-19-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobiesnackarff

Am I posting it because I know it all? No way. However I have read other peoples stories and thought I would tell my experience. Didn't know that doing so would be seen as such a sin, although I will take the reception of this into consideration in the future.

Thanks,
Alan

I'm with you on this one Alan. Employees in retail are the most relied upon source of information for the general public. The percentage on online research is definitely growing, but not quick enough. Telling of these experiences helps the masses to understand that we need to interfere for the sake of the consumer in situations like the one you encountered. If Walmart had a public location to access the internet, I would have even dragged the employee and customer over to show them the facts. That way my fellow consumer is more confident in their decision making process and the employee will learn the truth so as not to mislead others.

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I'm with you on this one Alan. Employees in retail are the most relied upon source of information for the general public. The percentage on online research is definitely growing, but not quick enough. Telling of these experiences helps the masses to understand that we need to interfere for the sake of the consumer in situations like the one you encountered. If Walmart had a public location to access the internet, I would have even dragged the employee and customer over to show them the facts. That way my fellow consumer is more confident in their decision making process and the employee will learn the truth so as not to mislead others.

Thanks Petra, what you stated was my entire point in doing what I did. It isn't like the customer is spending 10.00 on an item, but rather hundreds and spending that much money should allow the person to have confidence in the product they are purchasing. Being an employee at the biggest company in the world and representing the electronics department should mean that the individual isn't spouting false information. Therefore, if a customer has to state the truth to a fellow customer, so be it.

Alan

Drew664 · 01-19-2008, 09:02 PM

Haha. Stupid people entertain me and Walmart always seems to have an abundance of them.

I would have done the same thing.

devils3023 · 01-19-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I would be bitter too...

Nice, I didn't even catch that at first.

DrinkMore · 01-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Lol.. a stupid person at WAL-MART? NO WAY! You can't be serious!!!!!

MasterXeus · 01-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grif32

Do you honestly think this happen as often as people says it does? Cmon now. Seems like everyday someone has the same ole story.

I'm sure it happens everyday, there's always someone giving incorrect information.

mystiksuicide · 01-19-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickn52

Wow, a couple of things pop up in my head. 1st who cares what WalMart sales people know or don't know, the war is all but over. 2nd, butt out dude and quit eavesdropping.

The man wasn't eavesdropping he was helping a consumer that was dealing with a total idiot.

Id be thankful if someone would help me out in areas I am less knowledgeable in and not some stupid info from a dork. To OP you did great.

To the two new low post fools who criticized you, well let's just say your not endearing yourself to this site.

scoobiesnackarff · 01-19-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

The man wasn't eavesdropping he was helping a consumer that was dealing with a total idiot.

Id be thankful if someone would help me out in areas I am less knowledgeable in and not some stupid info from a dork. To OP you did great.

To the two new low post fools who criticized you, well let's just say your not endearing yourself to this site.

Ahhh finally, I get mystik in a thread I start, woohoo! LoL, thanks mystik, I appreciate your words and your attitude. Keep on kickin butt when it comes to the HD-DVD fans!

Alan

01-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#1
scoobiesnackarff Member Member since:Aug 2007	Stupid Wal-Mart employee So I just came back from Wal Mart and besides not having ANY HD movies, they also have one of the dumbest employees I have spoken to. So I am at the electronics department looking at video games cause hey, thats just what I do, and I see a woman talking to a employee about systems and HD media. The employee is telling her the difference between the 360 and its HD DVD add on and the PS3 with its built in Blu drive. First he says "you can always get a Blu ray add on for the 360, oh I mean HD DVD add on" so I continue to listen on the conversation. Finally I add my opinion that although I have both systems, the PS3 is the better buy as a media device, hard ware wise, and of course Blu ray. I tell the woman that Blu Ray has won which the employee says "well, not yet it hasn't" to which I respond "yes, Blu has won WB exclusivity" and he says "NO they don't, WB announced at CES that they will support both and they took back their statement on Blu exclusivity". I realized he was giving her false information so I just told her that the PS3 is the better device, and Blu will be the new generation format and walked away after laying it in to the doufas. Alan

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Wal-Mart Online vs Wal-Mart In Store	Blu-ray Movies - North America	coachD	21	10-21-2008 03:59 PM
Was at Wal-mart	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Forgot_Username	6	12-24-2007 11:56 AM
another wal-mart employee giving out false info	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	95pgtproject	18	09-23-2007 08:42 PM

01-19-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
Dickn52 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Ocala Florida	Wow, a couple of things pop up in my head. 1st who cares what WalMart sales people know or don't know, the war is all but over. 2nd, butt out dude and quit eavesdropping.

01-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#3
tofur69 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Westminster, CO	I had an idiot GameStop employee tell me something similar about Warner today. He stated that he heard on G4 that WB is going to stay neutral. Apparently he was hearing some FUD somewhere but I find it hard to believe it was from G4. The last time I watched g4, they were making fun of HDDVD and the WB announcement.

01-19-2008, 08:14 PM	#7
Grif32 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	I find it funny people post these type of stories. I guess to make them feel better about knowing it all And no I woke up on the right side of the bed Well couch really GF was mad at me last night

01-19-2008, 09:02 PM	#15
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Haha. Stupid people entertain me and Walmart always seems to have an abundance of them. I would have done the same thing.

01-19-2008, 09:06 PM	#17
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Lol.. a stupid person at WAL-MART? NO WAY! You can't be serious!!!!!

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals