t_mulkey Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 While waiting in line for a computer on BF morning, the Wal-Mart associate guarding the computers, gave us some inside info. She told us that all of the layaways that were not picked by the deadline will be returned to the sales floor at clearance prices. She said that WM employees have until 12/15 to get their layaways off and then it would take the weekend to clear out the layaway rooms. She said to be sure and come back on the following Monday for the deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I hope so!! I wonder what kind of stuff they will drag out of there.. The little old walmart about 25 miles from here had about 30 game boy colors the other day. Still in their original package, and they were trying to clearance them for $50.00!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juskait Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks. Definitely have to keep my eye on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blssed2bme Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for the information.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droolbug2 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks For The Info!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjlambert4 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I will be there! I don't care if DH say's I'm done with shopping! I'll just be sure to grab him soemthing too! :gdevillaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyRuth Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I was told that after Christmas they will phase out the sewing/fabric areas of Wal-Mart too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeepMom Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I was told that after Christmas they will phase out the sewing/fabric areas of Wal-Mart too.I heard that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1kla Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I was told that after Christmas they will phase out the sewing/fabric areas of Wal-Mart too.That blows if it is true. What will they put in the space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I heard that too, but I think I read somewhere that it was an unsubstantiated rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylph211 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Sheesh what is Wal-mart doing?? Phasing this out, making this disappear?? No more layaway?? I banned Wal-mart for their lack of Customer Service, Rude Managers, No Policy is ever set in stone - sometimes they are just making this scrap up and their pricing was way off on things. I mean what is next, they close all their stores and refer everyone to their website? WALMART, FIRE YOUR EXECS, THEY ARE MAKING YOU LOSE MONEY.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1978 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Layaway is the past, get a credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyzmom Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 a credit card isn't always a good option....especially store-specific cards where the interest rate is higher... however, something I hadn't even considered before but read on here and makes perfect sense....there are lots of people who used LAW to help hide the gifts! For those in small houses or apartments with no storage, it was a perfect solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for the heads up. Im sure there are tons of treasures in layaway. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 not everyone CAN get a credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davephillyj Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 not to mention LAW has NO INTREST you have to pay. I have plenty of credit, but I use it only when I have no alternative. I never used LAW but most in my family did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjlambert4 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I liked LAW. When we were just starting out, we had no credit, like most people. It enabled us to get what we needed a little at a time. Not to mention when we lived in a tiny 2 bedroom 700 sq. ft. apartment, we had no where to put "santa" for our son. We have credit now, but still do not have a credit card. I refuse. Have you seen the interest on the WM card, sheesh! Just one more way for them to make money if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddiva Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 however, something I hadn't even considered before but read on here and makes perfect sense....there are lots of people who used LAW to help hide the gifts! For those in small houses or apartments with no storage, it was a perfect solution! That's exactly what I did and it worked out wonderfully!! I know I've spent WAYYYY less at WM since I couldn't add to my layaway on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowpolisher Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I sure hope the sewing/fabric thing is just a rumor. I buy most of mine there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigrist_2000 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 i dont think they will get rid of fabric area..just reduce it down considerably...like less than a aisle...but i could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimshot Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 We have a brand new Super Walmart and the sewing/fabric area is much less then what we had in the old Walmart. Craft sections are way less too. I don't get it since it's an hour ride one way to go to a craft sotre. They had the market cornered here for that stuff. But must be the new WM trend. Buy it - don't sew it or make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikser Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I doubt they will clearance items just because they were on layaway, it will probably just be put back on the shelves. It would not make sense to clearance when most items are still on the shelf at regular price. You may find something they are out of that has been in layaway put back on counter(ElmoTMX, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2maddynsky Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 That's exactly what I did and it worked out wonderfully!! I know I've spent WAYYYY less at WM since I couldn't add to my layaway on BF.me too...$15 to be exact...compared to the $400 iI put on layaway the last few years. I am sure we are not the only ones who spent way less. Wal Mart may just see way lighter pockets this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setlok73 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I don't know if I can post this here...if not I'm sorry but after seeing the posts it seems to make sense. I saw a petition online that is being submitted to Walmart to try and save LAW. I can't post url's but if you google Layaway petition walmart, its the first link. Don't know if it will help but it can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overlynumb Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks! I do agree, I have credit cards but with LAW there was no intrest and the gifts were hid! Bring it back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldvter Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 We have a brand new Super Walmart and the sewing/fabric area is much less then what we had in the old Walmart. Craft sections are way less too. I don't get it since it's an hour ride one way to go to a craft sotre. They had the market cornered here for that stuff. But must be the new WM trend. Buy it - don't sew it or make it. The craft section isn't one of their high-ticket, high-profit areas...so if it goes away or gets scaled down, that's why. That's the one thing that really made the difference to me between W'mart and the rest of the stores (Target, etc)...the craft section. Hope it is a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindabacker Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 The craft section isn't one of their high-ticket, high-profit areas...so if it goes away or gets scaled down, that's why. That's the one thing that really made the difference to me between W'mart and the rest of the stores (Target, etc)...the craft section. Hope it is a rumor. I completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakmom Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have credit cards but I really liked the layaway because it gave me a place to hide my gifts in past years. Oh well, doesn't matter much now since I have really come to loathe the corporate practices and don't intend to holiday shop there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace25baker Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 NO craft section???? I hope this is not true. That is one of the only reasons that i shop at walmart. I will have to inquire about this at my local store:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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