stationchief Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Really bad news for those who were plannin' on puttin' things on layaway at WalMart's BF celebration. This is currently bein' discussed over at one of GottaDeal's other forums here, but I just thought I'd warn you folks hangin' around the BF forums in case 'ya haven't heard the major news. I just found out today. My wife, who works for Wal-Mart, got back from vacation and went back to work today where the news is really spreading. According to Wal-Mart, due to the loss of profit for the company and apparant lack of consumer interest, stores will stop layaways Nov. 19 and you must pick up your items mid-December. Apparantly, this includes all Wal-Mart stores in the US, including supercenters. What that means for BF Wal-Mart shoppers? No layaways this BF. Period. So much for the easy way of financing doorbusters. The sad news has been delivered. A mod can close this thread so we discuss this over there with everyone else if 'ya like, but I'd like to know BF shoppers' take on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZMama80 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I heard this too.. just yesterday. I was in walmart and asked someone in layaway for help in the infant department and while waiting I was playing with a cardboard standee.. then I read it. So I know in indiana they are stopping the program also. My guess is there will be a lot of people upset. The Walmart in my area is falling apart tho. Hardly ever clean. Probably due to the area it is in.. takes me a bit to get there and the people that live around it are tearing the place up. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 It really doesn't bother me at all. I would not and have not ever attempted to put anything on layaway on BF, I don't have time for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyricsmama Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Doesn't bother me, and frankly i'm glad they're stopping it. Not fair for people who go out on BF who can AFFORD to buy the item now only to have none left and people have put them on layaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom395222 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I never realized how many people went there on BF just to put the stuff on layaway, til last year I actually saw the layaway line for myself! Holy Cow, it was long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 This is already being discussed in the Wal-Mart BF sub-forum: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=48769 and we don't need yet another thread about it. Closing thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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