DFA: The real cost of low prices? (Wal-Mart)

[UrbScotty]

From an email I got:

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So this month, Wal-Mart Watch -- an organization DFA works closely with -- needs your help launching a nationwide project to test Wal-Mart's low-price guarantee once and for all.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/pricecheck

There has been a lot of speculation about Wal-Mart's pricing tactics. Do they price nationally, regionally or store-by-store? Do they cut prices upon moving into a new community only to raise them when free of nearby competition? Do they lure customers with bargains on featured items only to stick it to them on more mundane goods? We need your help finding out.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/pricecheck

Wal-Mart Watch has chosen five everyday household products, commonly available in discount and grocery stores across America. For less than $15 dollars, you can purchase these items and verify the date of sale and total price of each by completing an online questionnaire and mailing in a copy of your sales receipt.

Wal-Mart Watch has asked DFA to kick off this project quickly, before Wal-Mart has an opportunity to respond on the store-level. If you are willing to help in this important test, please make it a point to do your shopping within the next 48 hours and report your findings on the form linked below.

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[napi21]

1. Interesting research. I'll be curious to see the results.

I'm going to try to stop at a WM tomorrow. I don't have to buy these things to do a price check, so I don't have to patronize WM.

[spinbaby]

2. Only one problem

They want me to actually BUY something at Wal-Mart. I'd be willing to go check the prices but I'll be damned if I'm going to spend money in there.