3.5 rounding down to 3.
I needed a specific item, namely, food grade mineral oil to treat my wooden rolling pin (and cutting board, etc.) I had been looking online to see who carries it (no particular brand) for the lowest price. I didn't feel like paying $20/250 mL bottle for Paderno or other kitchenware brands, and sure enough, I found the Equate (Walmart generic brand) for less than $5/473 mL bottle. The online inventory said 20 in stock at this location.
This location is actually the replacement for the Walmart that was housed a few hundred metres away on Millway Avenue. I like the new store as it seems bigger, and more easily accessible. There's plenty of parking. They have online shopping pickup lanes that are decently serviced. And of course, it has the usual McDonald's.
When I went in and made my way to the Pharmacy section where I was guessing it would be, I approached a staff to ask. Turned out she was order picking and didn't know, but she did make sure to direct me to the Pharmacy desk to ask.
I was able to find the right spot, but there certainly weren't 20 pieces. In fact, it was empty. In my hunter's desperation, I found one last stray bottle wedged all the way at the back. Omg was I made happy with that catch. Really, Walmart? What, is this a box of 20 on the dock waiting to be stocked?
I made a beeline to the checkouts and definitely wanted a human cashier. Both the order picking staff and the cashier were courteous and pleasant. Add this to the fact that there's a $5 surcharge to order online and pickup in-store, and there are a few reasons why I usually prefer to interact with real people in the world. It helps that they're open till 11pm.
I've begun to find some crazy higher prices for items at Walmart. It's no longer a no-brainer option to save money. Check your price points before buying here. read more