Why do I still shop at Wal-Mart? Oh yea- because it’s convenient? Maybe. Today I was at Wal-Mart shopping for office snacks & supplies at mid-day. Taking my sweet time – smiling at people, moving out of the way for pregnant mommies with screaming toddlers, trying not to stare at the the lady with tats on her extremely exposed cleavage, holding my breath walking by the guy who hasn’t showered in 2 weeks, you know, the usual. So I finally come to the checkout line with about 100 things in my cart (had to dodge the express lane this time) and had 2 women in front of me with about the same amount of things in their carts as I had. Knowing I would be there for a while I picked up this month’s “Us” to catch up on Katy Perry and her hubby Russell. About 10 minutes into my deep read I heard the first lady apologizing to us about taking so long. I thought to myself “Huh, how courteous, I am on work time, I could care less how long it takes! Thanks though, how sweet!” The lady in front of me approaches the counter so I put my magazine away and start to “pay attention” and put my things on the moving counter… then the Wal-Mart Nightmare began: This lady decides to play:
“Let’s Pricematch My Coupons”
I’ve heard of such things from my wonderful daily subscription from www.moneysavingqueen.com and dear FaceBook friend. But what happened next was not at all familiar. This lady did not only have 7 separate grocery ad’s out but also a list of prices and item’s that she was going to price match… right now… in front of little ole’ me..! She would name a price out and the cashier would have to re-enter each price to what this lady called out. Frustrating or genius, you decide. I will not answer such a question.
Finally, after the dreadful 10 or so minutes of this wonderful price matching game and small talk of “Yes, I eat 3-4 apples a day” which seemed like hours… the check out was complete. “You saved $5.44″
WHAT?! No, this can’t be, I must be dreaming, please have $5, please take $10 God Bless You woman! All of that searching, writing & listing, God only knows HOW long she walked around looking for these “price match” items, all to save $5.44 REALLY?! Wal-Mart people I ask, REALLY?!
If you have not looked through this site already, please take a moment to do so, it is the most lighthearted thing to do after such a situation www.peopleofwalmart.com
So I check out all of my items, bag up, load up in the cart, get ready to swipe my card, look the little cashier lady in the eyes and say “Oh-yes, I almost forgot, I would like to price match all of my items, please”
In conclusion: I thank Jesus for my patience and humility (and gossip magazines in the check out aisles.)