There were so many articles posted on Monday that I thought this one could wait a day.
On Monday I received a telephone call from the Manager of our local Sam's Club, Brian. Brian had heard through co workers that Salisbury News had a Post up about gas prices. He went to the Site and read the article and just wanted to contact me to see if I had any more questions and or if there was anything they could do for me?
I told him that I was a loyal Customer and no matter what the prices were, I'm buying my gas through Sam's, period. Of course I'm not stupid, if their prices go up too much I'll shop elsewhere. Nevertheless, I mentioned I have 14 cars, a large Motor Coach and a Motorcycle and I purchase several hundred dollars a month worth of gas from Sam's.
He informed me that they do only check prices along the strip area of Rt. 13 and they stay competitive to just that area. It's a shame, (IMO) because they could set their prices to a certain percentage over cost and keep everyone else honest. Instead, they simply follow slightly below what the others are pricing their fuel within a mile or so from their store.
I also mentioned that I know people from st. Michael's, Ocean City and other areas that shop at Sam's in Salisbury. If their prices were lower it would only be fair to their customers. Keep in mind Folks, it's 5 cents more per gallon if you're not a member, if not more.
So I do appreciate the call. I LOVE the Nathan's Hot Dogs that they serve there, as ALL of you already know. I have never had a bad experience there. Well, maybe ONCE but that's an unbelievable record since I've been shopping at Sam's Clubs and have been a Member for at least 10 to 15 years now. I'd just like to see them keep their gas prices lower since we pay a membership and deserve the best price period, not just within a mile of the store.
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Wal-Mart and Sam's are ruining our nation!! Here are a few reasons
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Wal-Mart fails to provide health insurance to over half its employees. Who pays for it? We all do. Wal-Mart workers top Medicaid rolls in at least 16 states.
WOMEN
Wal-Mart is the subject of the largest class action lawsuit in history by current and former female employees who were paid and promoted at significantly lower rates than their male co-workers.
OUTSOURCING
If Wal-Mart were an independent nation, it would be China’s eighth-largest trading partner. Is Wal-Mart trading away America's future to fatten its corporate bottom line?
LOCAL ECONOMIES
For every new Supercenter that Wal-Mart opens, two local supermarkets will close. How will this affect your town? Big box stores like Wal-Mart spend nearly four times less within local and state economies as local businesses do.
WORKERS
The average pay for a Wal-Mart sales associate is $1,000 below the poverty line for a family of three. Business as usual? Not necessarily. Retail rival Costco pays its workers 65% more on average than Wal-Mart, yet earns more profits per employee. DISCRIMINATION
Two recent lawsuits by minority employees and customers have brought to light a disturbing pattern of racial discrimination by Wal-Mart.
ENVIRONMENT
Wal-Mart has a long history of breaking environmental laws that its high-priced green-washing campaign can't hide. Its record of environmental abuse was described by one top law enforcement official as "widespread, systematic, repeated" and has incurred millions in fines from state and federal agencies.
UNCHECKED GROWTH
Think Wal-Marts are everywhere you turn today? Just wait five years. Wal-Mart plans to nearly double its retail outlets in the U.S. by 2010 and has already demonstrated its willingness to play hardball with anyone who stands in its way.
Support local business -- Wal-Mart ruins communities!!!
im sure the "walton" capitalistic corporate power family appriciates every dollar you give em joe. as far as i am concerned,("fk wal-mart & fk sams club"). how many locally owned family buisnesses did they destroy.
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