holly2hottie Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?Feed=AP&Date=20060914&ID=6022388 It looks like they will be stopping layaway before Black Friday.Wanted to give everyone a heads up for their holiday shopping planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crix101 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Now that's just downright depressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajburlingame Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 WOW that really surprises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachhead Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 The Power of the Black Friday crowd must have scared them away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I myself don't use layaway, unless I'm trying to hide something. I live in a poor community with alot of elderly and disabled people, layaway was their only means of xmas shopping, and back to school. It's ashame they are closing them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I haven't put anything on layaway in a long time but this makes me want to for some reason. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigrist_2000 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think this is going to hurt them majorly...IMHO (in my Humble Opinion). It wont affect me too much as i use credit anyway...but so many people use that system and that is one reason why they buy so much stuff...i see this as a way for Kmart to boost sales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arieslove Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I use layaway all the time, but that's just to hide things from my kids and dh. They are all too nosey. I agree this will hurt them in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessangel Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I am so pissed. I was counting on layaway this year due to just moving and lack of funds. I guess I will be at Kmart this year. I really think this is a BAD move on walmart's part. I think they will see this in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky_scraper123 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 That really is a bad deal, I use lay away often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherril Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I use layaway every BF this totally screws me! I have been more of a Target shopper lately and this might just be the blow that pushes me all the way to Target. I think they may change their minds next year after they see how much it hurts them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber020682 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm with all of you on that... I agree it will hurt their sales.. I know of many who couldn't afford the holidays in any other way. I told my mom this and she was upset. I'm anxious to see if they REALLY follow thru with it. Let's see what happens. I'm sure they will get MANY complains. we should start a petition!! hehe :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedmomof2 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I did put stuff on layaway today, mostly because I actually had the time to do it, and there were a few things I wanted to get, but I didn't bring enough cash with me(I was only going to buy SW Lego's). Not a word was mentioned about the new policy, although I heard a few employee's talking about AFLAC, and how my store was going to start offering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninpa Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I just spoke to a girl in LAW at our Walmart and she said she heard rumors but as far as she knew they were getting ready for Christmas LAW's. Did anyone catch that website mention in the article? I just had to check it out and it was pretty interesting,lol. http://wakeupwalmart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat4321 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 yap too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulfam Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I read the article and the article said that they were going to stop accepting them as of November I don't think it gave a specific date though. I see them bringing back seasonal layaway at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteABombAZ Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 http://www.petitiononline.com/layaways/petition.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeky94 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's true-- check out walmartfacts DOT com then watch for "Wal-Mart Will Phase Out Layaway Program" on the changing headline at the top (a link to the article about this). This website is directly linked from Wal-Mart's corporate website, plus the contact info on this site is the same as Wal-Mart's, so I'm pretty sure this is legit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber020682 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I signed! and so did my mom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 That was on the news today. I called my walmart and they service desk confirmed that. Ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teebee Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Oh I signed too. With all my medical bills, I had planned to do layaway to help us out with christmas. Just another way Im screwed this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyred32 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I also signed it and emailed it to all my family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huseboy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 ending Nov. 19th and all have to be out Dec. 8th Signed This is the release date for Wii and new Elmo. This ruined my day when I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster2369 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I signed for myself and my mom!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulfam Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 ending Nov. 19th and all have to be out Dec. 8th SignedThis is the release date for Wii and new Elmo. This ruined my day when I heard.The new Elmo is to be released September 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 i just called my local wal mart and they will still do it this year.after christmas is when it ends or so she told me that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frieked Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 ending Nov. 19th and all have to be out Dec. 8th SignedThis is the release date for Wii and new Elmo. This ruined my day when I heard.Well, the PS3 will be released before the Wii so you can always get that if you have $500-600 to shell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemansgal311 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 This is just insane! They are going to lose a major part of thier business, many people that just get by rely on layaway to get what they need when they have the spare cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger19 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 so when do they have to be out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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