I doubt that Wally-World can modify the contents of a brand name product but they routinely motivate suppliers to modify package sizes for them. For example, I used to buy Kingsford charcoal from them in 23 pound bags, then they started selling the same product in 2 packs last year. The bags looked a little small & I looked at the weight - 13 pounds each. I did the math and the single 23 pound bags were cheaper per pound! This year I see they have 2 packs of 23 pound bags, so maybe this ploy didn't work! Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 10:05 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Castrol GTX @ Walmart You mean apples aren't apples at Walmart? They can't seriously sell a different item with the same name, can they? On 2010-06-13, at 4:09 PM, Thomas Buese wrote: > I wonder if Wally World gets a cheaper grade of oil from their name > brand oil suppliers like they do w/ their tires so that they can sell > it much cheaper than their competitors & the public doesn't know the > difference? > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-sometimes you get what you pay for? > > > On Jun 13, 2010, at 2:54 PM, Jeff Schwaia wrote: > >> Just an FYI... Castrol GTX 20w-50 is only $13 for 5 quarts at Wally >> World right now. Pretty good price. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jeff |
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