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mulligan 08-23-2017 07:04 AM
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jchase 08-23-2017 07:32 AM
No, the pumps are there for decoration, look again!

champion6 08-23-2017 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1438956)
Walmart beats the price on many items compared to other stores. However, those who have a prejudice regarding Walmart, probably have a well-founded prejudice.

There is a huge difference between a Walmart Super Store and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, other than the size of the store.

Walmart Neighborhood stores are traditionally, much more expensive than the Super Stores. My guess is to be prepared for these stores to be on a parallel with Publix, price-wise.
Interesting. I which city have you seen this price difference?

YouNeverKnow 08-23-2017 08:17 AM
Does anyone know what the stalls will be for that are on the pharmacy side drive through on Moyer Loop? There are no pipes, tanks, tubes etc. in them so what could they be?

graciegirl 08-23-2017 08:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1438956)
Walmart beats the price on many items compared to other stores. However, those who have a prejudice regarding Walmart, probably have a well-founded prejudice.

There is a huge difference between a Walmart Super Store and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, other than the size of the store.

Walmart Neighborhood stores are traditionally, much more expensive than the Super Stores. My guess is to be prepared for these stores to be on a parallel with Publix, price-wise.
It appears you are wrong.

Is Walmart Neighborhood Market More Expensive? | Deals | Three Thrifty Guys

Wiotte 08-23-2017 08:45 AM
New neighborhood Walmart at Sarasota Plaza
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1438956)
Walmart beats the price on many items compared to other stores. However, those who have a prejudice regarding Walmart, probably have a well-founded prejudice.



There is a huge difference between a Walmart Super Store and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, other than the size of the store.



Walmart Neighborhood stores are traditionally, much more expensive than the Super Stores. My guess is to be prepared for these stores to be on a parallel with Publix, price-wise.


I just did a quick search to see if the neighborhood stores are more EXPENSIVE than the superstores. Doesn't seem to bear that out. My wife knows prices, we will see.


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LuvtheVillages 08-23-2017 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow (Post 1439001)
Does anyone know what the stalls will be for that are on the pharmacy side drive through on Moyer Loop? There are no pipes, tanks, tubes etc. in them so what could they be?
I remember reading that this store will offer a service where you can order and pay for your groceries on line, drive to the store, and they will load your purchase into your car. You don't even have to get out. I believe these stalls are for grocery pick-up. This will be a great service for less-able Villagers, and for those in a hurry.

graciegirl 08-23-2017 09:10 AM
Here is another article, this one from Business Insider, that says the prices are the same in Walmart Superstores and Neighborhood Walmarts;

Inside Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Markets - Business Insider

Wiotte 08-23-2017 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1439028)
Here is another article, this one from Business Insider, that says the prices are the same in Walmart Superstores and Neighborhood Walmarts;



Inside Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Markets - Business Insider


There ya go !


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Aloha1 08-23-2017 03:36 PM
As I recall, the plans DO call for gas pumps. There are 2 covered areas fronting Moyer. One could be pumps and the other this rumored grocery pick up.

twoplanekid 08-23-2017 04:12 PM
Construction March thru yesterday from the air.

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jalopy54 08-23-2017 04:23 PM
I think that a lot of people will be ordering online and getting there groceries delivered to their vehicle. The is a large awning to drive under. I think, but not sure that when you order on your mobile device that you can set up your app so the store know when you pull into their lot. The best thing is NO FEES for this service. Plus, saving you a lot of time.

davefin 08-23-2017 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages (Post 1439027)
I remember reading that this store will offer a service where you can order and pay for your groceries on line, drive to the store, and they will load your purchase into your car. You don't even have to get out. I believe these stalls are for grocery pick-up. This will be a great service for less-able Villagers, and for those in a hurry.
If this is true, in my opinion there is going to be a real problem getting groceries to your car. Because there is only one small door at the left back of the building. Still a mystery!

jalopy54 08-23-2017 04:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1438956)
Walmart beats the price on many items compared to other stores. However, those who have a prejudice regarding Walmart, probably have a well-founded prejudice.

There is a huge difference between a Walmart Super Store and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, other than the size of the store.

Walmart Neighborhood stores are traditionally, much more expensive than the Super Stores. My guess is to be prepared for these stores to be on a parallel with Publix, price-wise.
I don't know where you got your information, but I don't think there is a price difference.

jalopy54 08-23-2017 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by davefin (Post 1439183)
If this is true, in my opinion there is going to be a real problem getting groceries to your car. Because there is only one small door at the left back of the building. Still a mystery!
I don't think so, try it and see when they open.

jalopy54 08-23-2017 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow (Post 1439001)
Does anyone know what the stalls will be for that are on the pharmacy side drive through on Moyer Loop? There are no pipes, tanks, tubes etc. in them so what could they be?
Online grocery pickup

Mrs. Robinson 08-23-2017 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1439002)
Apparently, the information you supplied, is over four years old.

A little obsolete, dontcha think??!?

Mrs. Robinson 08-23-2017 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by davefin (Post 1439183)
If this is true, in my opinion there is going to be a real problem getting groceries to your car. Because there is only one small door at the left back of the building. Still a mystery!
I can't speak for how they will deliver online orders to TV customers, but at other Walmart stores that offer the online shopping/pickup, the orders are delivered directly out the front door.

Since it's all new construction, this new Walmart will probably offer something more convenient.

diamond2005 08-23-2017 09:18 PM
The traffic getting and out, will be a mess!

Mrs. Robinson 08-23-2017 10:54 PM
To those posters who have supplied articles, comments and questions regarding the price comparisons between the WalMart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, I can only say my comments are from my own experience.

I have shopped Walmarts in Pompano Beach; Deerfield Beach; Boca Raton; Coconut Creek; Hypoluxo, Florida, in Louisiana, Nevada and probably even more of their stores than that, but these are the ones that quickly come to mind. I have shopped WalMart for many years -- not because I like the store (because I don't!), but because there are certain items I buy on an ongoing basis, and for these items their prices are the lowest.

When I have shopped for the items I usually buy in quantity, I have found their Neighborhood Market to be higher in price than the Supercenter.

The only thing I can say to those who have criticized me for my opinion, is that everyone, including me, will have to play the wait and see game regarding prices at the new store.

I will say without equivocation, that prices throughout Walmart, from one store to another, are not the same on many items. This is a fact.

Wiotte 08-23-2017 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1439262)
To those posters who have supplied articles, comments and questions regarding the price comparisons between the WalMart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, I can only say my comments are from my own experience.



I have shopped Walmarts in Pompano Beach; Deerfield Beach; Boca Raton; Coconut Creek; Hypoluxo, Florida, in Louisiana, Nevada and probably even more of their stores than that, but these are the ones that quickly come to mind. I have shopped WalMart for many years -- not because I like the store (because I don't!), but because there are certain items I buy on an ongoing basis, and for these items their prices are the lowest.



When I have shopped for the items I usually buy in quantity, I have found their Neighborhood Market to be higher in price than the Supercenter.



The only thing I can say to those who have criticized me for my opinion, is that everyone, including me, will have to play the wait and see game regarding prices at the new store.



I will say without equivocation, that prices throughout Walmart, from one store to another, are not the same on many items. This is a fact.


I like any store that is cheaper than the other guy. Other than that I offer no opinion.



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rubicon 08-24-2017 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1438979)
I think you replied to the wrong post, what has this to do about the Walmart parking lot?
In all due respect if you are inclined to look back at post #39 I was not addressing you.

Personal Best Regards:

graciegirl 08-24-2017 04:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1439262)
To those posters who have supplied articles, comments and questions regarding the price comparisons between the WalMart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, I can only say my comments are from my own experience.

I have shopped Walmarts in Pompano Beach; Deerfield Beach; Boca Raton; Coconut Creek; Hypoluxo, Florida, in Louisiana, Nevada and probably even more of their stores than that, but these are the ones that quickly come to mind. I have shopped WalMart for many years -- not because I like the store (because I don't!), but because there are certain items I buy on an ongoing basis, and for these items their prices are the lowest.

When I have shopped for the items I usually buy in quantity, I have found their Neighborhood Market to be higher in price than the Supercenter.

The only thing I can say to those who have criticized me for my opinion, is that everyone, including me, will have to play the wait and see game regarding prices at the new store.

I will say without equivocation, that prices throughout Walmart, from one store to another, are not the same on many items. This is a fact.
Walmart's Price Matching Policy

Dan9871 08-24-2017 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1439275)
This is a policy for matching prices at online retailers not other brick and mortar store retailers.

From the link:

"So if you find a lower price from an online retailer on an identical, in-stock product, or the item purchased from Walmart.com is now listed at a lower price, tell us and we'll match it*."

I think it would be difficult to price match the on shelf price of an item that isn't advertised. That info just isn't readily available.

Also from a consumer's point of view price matching isn't all that practical except for expensive items because of the time you have to spend to get a price matched.

vintageogauge 08-24-2017 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan9871 (Post 1439279)
This is a policy for matching prices at online retailers not other brick and mortar store retailers.

From the link:

"So if you find a lower price from an online retailer on an identical, in-stock product, or the item purchased from Walmart.com is now listed at a lower price, tell us and we'll match it*."

I think it would be difficult to price match the on shelf price of an item that isn't advertised. That info just isn't readily available.

Also from a consumer's point of view price matching isn't all that practical except for expensive items because of the time you have to spend to get a price matched.

We signed up for the Walmart Savings Catcher. You type in your receipt number and if there are any advertised lower prices they give you the difference in the form of a gift card. If their price is lower at a super store they will credit the difference, you don't have to look it up yourself, just trust that they will do it honestly. We have received hundreds of dollars back by using the savings catcher. If you are not familiar with it, do a search and you can read all about it.

Wiotte 08-24-2017 07:59 AM
I think Walmart should give all posters here a 15% discount upon opening for giving them free advertising.
I'm calling now [emoji338]


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Chatbrat 08-24-2017 09:04 AM
if you like spend your $$, if you don't go someplace else--at least the shell station will most likely be out of business, once the Murphy Oil pumps kick in

champion6 08-24-2017 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1439299)
We signed up for the Walmart Savings Catcher. You type in your receipt number and if there are any advertised lower prices they give you the difference in the form of a gift card. If their price is lower at a super store they will credit the difference, you don't have to look it up yourself, just trust that they will do it honestly. We have received hundreds of dollars back by using the savings catcher. If you are not familiar with it, do a search and you can read all about it.
:agree:
The Walmart app has this Savings Catcher feature. It is easy to use - simply scan the QR code on your Walmart receipt. It saves us real money. We love it!

vintageogauge 08-24-2017 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 1439355)
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The Walmart app has this Savings Catcher feature. It is easy to use - simply scan the QR code on your Walmart receipt. It saves us real money. We love it!
I don't know why more people don't use this as it is simple and almost always ends up with a credit of some amount, sometimes small sometimes large. I hope they continue it.

asianthree 08-24-2017 06:42 PM
It will be hard to beat prime pantry. Alexia keeps my list, when I want it comes in two days, and I don't have to waste my time shopping, standing in line, loading in and out of my car. Saves a ton of time

vintageogauge 08-24-2017 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1439497)
It will be hard to beat prime pantry. Alexia keeps my list, when I want it comes in two days, and I don't have to waste my time shopping, standing in line, loading in and out of my car. Saves a ton of time
How about milk, produce, deli salads, ice cream, perishables, etc? what does it cost to ship a week's worth of other grocery items, bottled water, soda, cat litter, dog food, etc. I'm not sure exactly how the Pantry works but I'm sure their are items you cannot have shipped and extra costs involved for bulky or heavy items.

asianthree 08-24-2017 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1439509)
How about milk, produce, deli salads, ice cream, perishables, etc? what does it cost to ship a week's worth of other grocery items, bottled water, soda, cat litter, dog food, etc. I'm not sure exactly how the Pantry works but I'm sure their are items you cannot have shipped and extra costs involved for bulky or heavy items.
Must not be familiar with prime this week I ordered two different kinds of Gatorade eight bottles each, 4 kinds of bottled juice, 20 pack of toilet paper, 10 pounds of cat food, box of cat litter, can goods, and 20 other items. Shipping is FREE. It's called pantry because that's the items that you can order right now, however since the purchase of Whole Foods Amazon will be shipping produce cold and frozen items delivering within hours or the same afternoon. Since Alexa tells me if there is something cheaper elsewhere she asks if I want to put that item on hold. So far my average savings is around $200 a month and I don't even have to stand in line. Our meat comes from a butcher and I grow veggies myself. Fruit is the only thing that I pick up and that usually at the farmers market. Saves a ton of time. It's great just open your door and there Is your order

vintageogauge 08-24-2017 08:49 PM
Where do you buy eggs,milk, ice cream, butter, etc. it just seem easier to go to one store once a week be it Publix, Walmart, or any other.

asianthree 08-24-2017 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1439531)
Where do you buy eggs,milk, ice cream, butter, etc. it just seem easier to go to one store once a week be it Publix, Walmart, or any other.
Eggs come from farmers market, use very little dairy, but if we want ice cream I make it. Soon Amazon will deliver anything you buy in a store, frozen or fresh, same day and as many times as I want. I don't need a list, I just tell alexia what I want and she stores it until I tell her to ship.
Coupons are deducted from my order. My UPS guy does heavy lifting for me. There is special inserts so chips do not get crushed. I can order and send grocery items to my parents, dead of winter so they don't have to go out, and have sent items to our Disney hotel for our arrival.
I may go to a grocery once a month, if that. Once you try prime, you wonder why you wasted that much time, going to a store. Every grocery up north at our other home offers a click list to either have it ready When you drive up or deliver to your home.
High season in TV the grocery is crazy, and when I can save time and money it makes my day. The FREE ship with my prime includes anything from books to clothes, and free pick up on returns. It's been at least a year since I shopped at a brick and mortar mall.

vintageogauge 08-25-2017 06:44 AM
That's a lot of work growing all of your vegetables, even potatoes??, making ice cream, going to the butcher, farmers market, and somewhere to buy dairy.. I'm sure a lot of people do that but I prefer one stop shopping at Publix or Walmart.

graciegirl 08-25-2017 07:51 AM
I have great respect for Asianthree who I have read for years on this Forum.

Quite frankly this Prime delivery stuff is surprising and quite amazing, but the practical in me says...HOW can they do that and not charge a lot more?

This will be fodder for some personal research. If anyone else would have posted it, I would be MORE skeptical but Asianthree has my respect and confidence.

Hmmmmmmm Interesting. We never stop learning around these parts and our best teachers are our peers.

photo1902 08-25-2017 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1439600)
I have great respect for Asianthree who I have read for years on this Forum.

Quite frankly this Prime delivery stuff is surprising and quite amazing, but the practical in me says...HOW can they do that and not charge a lot more?

This will be fodder for some personal research. If anyone else would have posted it, I would be MORE skeptical but Asianthree has my respect and confidence.

Hmmmmmmm Interesting. We never stop learning around these parts and our best teachers are our peers.
We've used it for years, and thoroughly enjoy Prime. Not to mention the unlimited photo storage, which is part of the plan. Some items, of course, aren't any cheaper on Amazon, but in terms of convenience, it can't be beat.

Henryk 08-25-2017 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1439664)
We've used it for years, and thoroughly enjoy Prime. Not to mention the unlimited photo storage, which is part of the plan. Some items, of course, aren't any cheaper on Amazon, but in terms of convenience, it can't be beat.
I tried to look up Prime to see what it's like. I get a message that says they don't yet deliver to 32162 or 32163. Do people who say they use it live in TV?

Dan9871 08-25-2017 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Henryk (Post 1439680)
I tried to look up Prime to see what it's like. I get a message that says they don't yet deliver to 32162 or 32163. Do people who say they use it live in TV?
There are a number of different Prime services on Amazon. One delivers in just an few hours or so after order... that service is not available here.

Prime Pantry is a different. Certain products are eligible for Prime Pantry... but you have to order a minimum number of items at once (not sure what the number is) and they all get delivered at the same time in a single box, or maybe a few boxes if you order a lot.

It costs Amazon less to ship because they put your entire order together in their warehouse and ship it as a single item. It sort like the way grocery stores used to operate when the did home deliver... but in the Amazon case the grocery store might be a 100 or even a 1000 miles away.

photo1902 08-25-2017 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Henryk (Post 1439680)
I tried to look up Prime to see what it's like. I get a message that says they don't yet deliver to 32162 or 32163. Do people who say they use it live in TV?
You must've looked up Prime Now. That service is not yet available here. I was referring to Amazon Prime (including Prime Pantry) which I find invaluable. Sorry for the confusion.


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