Needs a deal Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 Can anyone cue me in on how much different the prices typically are in Oklahoma verses the rest of the states. I'm going to be in Oklahoma and I'm scared of there dumb law.
Bopeep Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 I don't know if there's a "typical" difference. I think it comes down to what the stores pay for the products. I can give you an example though...The 32" TV in the WalMart ad for $148 is $210 in our local ads.
alora7 Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 From my browsing both the "national" ad and Oklahoma's ad, it seems that all the electronic are quite a bit higher. Most appear to be at least $50 more but one of the TVs is $300 more in OK. If you're going to be near the border it might be worth crossing the line to get a better deal. We're going to Arkansas City, KS instead of Ponca City, OK. If you're just going after some of the cheaper stuff ($10-$50) it seems to be only a few dollars difference.
Xfeg Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 I am in Oklahoma and for most items that are $100 or more it would be worth it to travel out of state or order online. The $688 60 inch Vizio at WalMart is $976. The $15 WalMart video games are $18. Pretty much all good electronics and things that you would really camp out for are not worth it. Other places besides WalMart don't seem to have that issue. I don't know if they don't discount that much, don't follow the law, or if it doesn't apply to them.
smooth3d Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 I am in Oklahoma and for most items that are $100 or more it would be worth it to travel out of state or order online. The $688 60 inch Vizio at WalMart is $976. The $15 WalMart video games are $18. Pretty much all good electronics and things that you would really camp out for are not worth it. Other places besides WalMart don't seem to have that issue. I don't know if they don't discount that much, don't follow the law, or if it doesn't apply to them.Why does the local Oklahoma ads now show the regular national prices now? Have they changed or is it the new price now?
dgmommie Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Why does the local Oklahoma ads now show the regular national prices now? Have they changed or is it the new price now?The Walmart ad online for Broken Arrow, OK where I live shows the 32" tv for $148, but the print ad in today's paper has it listed for over $200.
smooth3d Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 The Walmart ad online for Broken Arrow, OK where I live shows the 32" tv for $148, but the print ad in today's paper has it listed for over $200.Confirmed! They have switched prices to matched the national prices!
blake711 Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Can anyone cue me in on how much different the prices typically are in Oklahoma verses the rest of the states. I'm going to be in Oklahoma and I'm scared of there dumb law.Ok so what is this law you speak of?
smooth3d Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Ok so what is this law you speak of?Oklahoma, Wisconsin and 1 other state I believe have a Anti-competitive law that prohibits stores from selling goods below what it cost to manufacture the goods. Aka The Wal-mart law. It's designed to protect Mom & pops stores in small towns.
blake711 Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Oklahoma, Wisconsin and 1 other state I believe have a Anti-competitive law that prohibits stores from selling goods below what it cost to manufacture the goods. Aka The Wal-mart law. It's designed to protect Mom & pops stores in small towns.Lived here most of my life never knew that. I hate to say it but I think its a little late for that law to do any good.
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