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Actually, I use Great Value products on a regular basis, but with two caveats: 1) I NEVER use generic dairy products (which is almost all of what you said you have tried) and 2) I never expect name-brand quality or performance from generic products.

You seem to have gone into these purchases without the correct mindset. While generic products can sometimes be a good way to save money, you never consider them an equal replacement for the real thing - that way you aren't disappointed when they don't perform well, but you are pleasantly surprised when they do.

With that said, however, I have used many Great Value products in the past and continue to do so now that I have been happy with including, but not limited to, cereal, kool-aid, uncooked pasta noodles, etc. I have also used Great Value products that I have been very unhappy with including, but not limited to, paper towels, paper plates, some canned vegetables, etc.

It is definitely a trial-and-error process with generic products and you have to be willing to put the time and effort into finding which ones will work for you and which ones won't. Otherwise, just purchase name-brand.

I hope your experiences get better!

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Rainbowsockz
Post Falls, US
Feb 03, 2011 12:02 am EST

I've seen people on his pay level get fired for less (most Walmart stores have strict no-cell-phone policy). I would report it, along with the day and estimated time. Granted, management will look at the security videos before making a decision, but awkward much?

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Miles2
North Liberty, US
Jan 14, 2011 1:00 am EST
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Not sure about the Disney thing, but the card offer is absolutely legitimate -- I've received the money myself. Of course, it's not as easy as promoted, you will be spammed, but SO WHAT? Would you turn down something like $850.00 because you're afraid of spam? Ever hear of setting up an alternate email account for free (like at Yahoo.com?). If you're smart about it, practice a bit of care and can follow directions, you'll receive the card for an outlay of around $150.00. Plus, many of the offers are nice -- Gevalia tea, anyone? If you'd like to do it right and reap the rewards, check out "Secrets of the $1000 Wal-Mart Gift Card" on e-bay. It's the best $5.00 you'll ever invest!

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Shannon36535
Foley, US
Jan 05, 2011 7:30 pm EST

HUH? Im confused

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A & A
Cabot, US
Jan 01, 2011 2:26 am EST

it happens on my computer all the time too. You would think that would be considered false advertising! Which by the way is illegal! So sick of all the pop=ups on the computer saying you have won a new laptop.. or $1000 gift card to such and such..It is all about the $$$$ and hackers also want to try and get your info so they can steal every penny you have to your name!

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joey0923
, US
Dec 31, 2010 10:37 pm EST
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i usually delete those emails as soon as i see it. most of the time it goes straight to spam. do not give your credit card information out just in case it is an impostor email and by that i mean it could be a hacker posing as a walmart. dont even open the email. email could contain viruses and also opens the door for a hacker to get your information.

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cade77
baton rouge, US
Oct 11, 2010 2:08 am EDT

i have tryed and tryed walmart for a job im hard working fast learning never been in trouble able to do any job so why the hell wont they hire me ive even had a friend try to get me in and still nothing but the people they do hire are slow and goofy i asked someone for help once never again i asked where is the super glue found . a fricking goose chase is what they sent me on anyway ive tryed 4 walmarts 5 years no luck

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HeyHeyHey1980
, US
Sep 17, 2010 1:14 am EDT
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phone service is horrible at pretty much every walmart. Do not bother calling any of them. You will be put on hold for at least half an hour and probably hung up on after that. Service in general is poor there because their employees are all paid minimum wage and are having to do other things (stock their departments) etc. I would go to a local electronic store or research and buy it online versus going back to walmart again.

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Tammy Weyler
Brooklawn, US
Aug 26, 2010 3:15 pm EDT
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Dear Quiet,

I am sorry to hear about your situation, but I don't think you could do anything. You said they didn't give you the reciept? I would have asked for one, no demanded one before I left the register. I never leave a register without a receipt.

The only other thing you could possibly do is if you know the time, date and register you were at then you could have them pull the video tape but I am thinking that you don't have all that info either.

Good luck

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cquinn5
Titusville, US
Aug 04, 2010 1:51 pm EDT

We have been using the Wal Mart "Great Value" brands for the last year or so. I have come to the conclusion that you stand MAYBE a 30% chance of getting a Great Value brand item that is equal in quality to a name brand. That being said there is a 70% chance that the item will be lesser in quality to a name brand. I have decided that the odds are not in my favor to get a quality product so I am not purchasing the Great Value brand anymore.
I also shop at Costco and have found that their house brand "Kirkland" in most instances exceeds the quality of name brand merchandise. Case in point is their Kirkland canned Tuna Fish, It is the best canned tuna I have ever eaten.

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Sandra J. Reynolds
Middletown, US
Jul 17, 2010 12:51 am EDT
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If you put it on a credit card, they can look up the card number and print you a duplicate receipt but just ask for a REAL MANAGER to start with, don't start at the bottom.

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HATEWALMARTNOWWHAT
LEES SUMMIT, US
Jul 10, 2010 1:28 pm EDT

Your walmart has been revised just like the one in Lees Summit, MO. Hell, the employees don't even shop there any longer because they can't find anything they USED to buy there. Stand in any corner of the store and you'll here people muttering to themselves that they can't find anything, merchandise they used to buy at walmart is completely gone now, etc. HATE WALMART? DON'T SHOP THERE ANY MORE BECAUSE IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. WALMART'S FOCUS IS ON CHINA NOW. (NY TIMES ARTICLE EVEN EXAMINES THIS TREND.) AMERICANS DON'T COUNT AT WALMART ANY MORE.

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kwanna
Raleigh, US
Jun 15, 2010 2:37 pm EDT

I honestly can say I been there I have seen bathrooms in Walmart that looked a mess. They need to really put staff in there to take the time to clean up because being a woman i should not have to feel like i should stand up to use the rest room

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Lick Me
your momma, US
May 08, 2010 11:59 am EDT

Are you a ###ing ###? Complaining because the coupons aren't good enough for you. Maybe they should just stop coupons all together.Maybe they should file a complaint on you because you use coupons and they don't get enough money from you.
It's dumb-### like you that make ratings and reviews nearly useless. Your to ###ing stupid to rate a product or service. You have to rate something completely irrelevant. I trust you have thousands of complaints on here for all the places that don't even have coupons(gas stations, Starbucks, your daughter's Girl Scout troop, etc.).

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gogo walmart
, US
Mar 11, 2010 12:25 am EST

1 800 walmart

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kimarms
, US
Mar 03, 2010 2:14 pm EST

I was done the same way at the Rocky Mount, VA Walmart...except the new manager gave out the tickets @ 11:30 pm!

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folk_lore
Shippensburg, US
Feb 12, 2010 9:00 pm EST

yeah, haha. i bet this happened.

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C. Noonan
Middletown, US
Dec 16, 2009 7:12 pm EST

I had to go to the Site To Store pickup area this evening, (12/16/09), at the Middletown, NY store located on Route 211. As I was unfamiliar with where the area was, I asked an associate to guide me. This particular employee informed me, in broken english, "oh, I don know...I no understand". This employee also appeared to be in dire need of a nap, as her cognitive ability seemed to be impaired. Miffed, I travelled further in the store, went through the computer/electronics area and asked another associate, a young man who appeared quite alert and knowledgable, who guided me immediately to the area I was seeking. Why is Walmart hiring people who don't understand the english language? This still is America, isn't it? My saga continues.

After locating the Site To Store area, I found a line, which was fine. A customer was ahead of me and was being assisted by a very astute associate. Across from her was another associate who wasn't anywhere near her colleague's stature. The former associate was running around and working dilligently to accommodate her customer. I understood she had her hands quite full. Therefore, I asked if her colleague could just get my item out of the storage area to save the associate and me some time. The associate was literally thumbing through the Walmart flyer, handling intermittent calls that were coming in, (she received 2 in the 15 minutes I was there), and talking with friends that stopped by to see her. This person informed me that it wasn't her job, and that I had to wait for the other associate.

I have described two incidents that happened within one hour of eachother. This is one very good reason why I find Target so much more preferable to Walmart.

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Billydude15
Atlanta, US
Dec 09, 2009 1:13 pm EST

Yeah right you just wish he gave the drugs to you and slept with you. However I ask one question, what did he report you for to get you fired?

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Billydude15
Atlanta, US
Dec 09, 2009 1:11 pm EST

It is not wal-mart but the website you should be writing to, anyone who believes these ads is a tool. Or perhaps it is enter a chance to win, not everyone will win.

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Trevor is now a proud father a baby boy
Markham, CA
Nov 28, 2009 11:03 pm EST
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Simple solution, talk to your manager about this problem. Chances are head office won't see this letter. You will get more results talking to your manager.

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GreenvilleNC
Greenville, US
Nov 21, 2009 3:47 am EST

I apply every month at Wal Mart. I can't even get my foot in the door. The HR department refuses to call me in for my 1st interview! :-(

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Mad in Alaska
, US
Sep 29, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

I bought one of the prepaid cards, it turns out the card was invalid and couldn't be activated. I call customer service and the rep(without my knowledge assigns me a new number) and tries transferring me to the automated system, which drops my call. I go online to try to access the account using the card number just to see if I could use it and the number is invalid, because she assigned me a new number. But the original prepaid card is still unusable and they can't tell me why. The reps barely listen to you and you can't get through to a rep unless the card is valid and activated. It's ridiculous. Went back to Walmart that I purchased it from and the manager there told me GreenDot is the worst she's ever seen. I asked for a refund of my $100, I'm waiting to see if I'll ever receive it.

Mad in Anchorage

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arthurincanada
Selkirk, CA
Sep 09, 2009 6:38 pm EDT

You knew it was wet, and you're still complaining? Eat my ###!

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arthurincanada
Selkirk, CA
Sep 09, 2009 6:28 pm EDT

They are not accusing you of shoplifting. It's common sense! You walk out of the store with something not bagged, and they probably will stop you. Jesus Christ, you're an idiot.

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tinker1bell
Kansas City, US
Jul 26, 2009 1:47 am EDT

Actually yes there is a law that they HAVE to take you back. IF you were officially on FMLA for your maternity leave your job is GUARANTEED, same job, same position, same pay, same location.

I know this because I manage a buisness and I had an employee leave on maternity leave. She filed for FMLA, but told us she wasn't going to return so I acutally hired someone to fill her position. 6 weeks later she calls and says she is ready to come back to work and I told her that I thought she wasn't coming back and she says she changed her mind. When I called our corporate office to check on the situation they said that I had to lay off the new employee and take the old one back, her job was protected!

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AtreiyuSwift
Milaca, US
Apr 21, 2009 2:45 am EDT

Sounds like more of a FedEx issue than a Studio one. Also the packages sit in the back of the warlmart receiving until the studio associate can go pick them up. It's possible something got spilled in the back Receiving rooms. I'm sorry that just sucks

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EpicRegret
El Paso, US
Feb 25, 2009 1:28 am EST

Once again! Read the fine print people! It clearly states everything you need to know about the card! Then you wouldnt be wondering were your money goes to and post all this "THIS IS ### " and "SCAM SCAM SCAM" or the famous "I DONT KNOW WHERE MY MONEY WENT!"

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AntiComplainer
San Marcos, US
Jan 19, 2009 9:29 pm EST

That is Walmart's policy. If you don't like it, shop somewhere else. The fact of the matter is that any given Walmart store has tens of millions of dollars in merchandise and owns every single item outright, so protecting the company's interest is among their top priorities. I work at a Walmart and we lose thousands of dollars a day in stolen merchandise, and our door greeters recover just as much from people walking out the door, hoping not to get caught. You may think it's rediculous, but the livelihoods of thousands of Americans depends on Walmart making money, not letting it walk out the door. So shut up and start showing some grace.

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A. Limsky
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Aug 08, 2008 3:23 pm EDT

Terrible supervision!

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A. Limsky
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Aug 08, 2008 11:44 am EDT

Your Old Bridge NJ store sucks on service. Held phone for Three Quarters of an hour for stock check and then for store manager AND NO PICK-UP!

Thanks for NOTHING! ( 8/8/08 ) Leaves a very sour taste for your store!

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me
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Aug 04, 2008 9:03 pm EDT

BS! there is no such thing as "points". I've worked for Wal-Wart for 13 years and NEVER heard such a thing. I've worked in a total of 4 differents stores and been on the seen when 3 different associates with medical conditions needed an ambulance called. Every time it happened management called the ambulance without any hesitation or thought of who would foot the bill. Afterwards not a single one of those situations resulted in any sort of disciplinary action or "points". BS! Do you REALLY work for wal-Mart? You sound like just another person that got in trouble for something and is trying to make up a story that makes a great place to work SOUND like the bad guy.

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Melinda
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Jul 14, 2008 11:38 am EDT

Basically the same thing happened to me regarding a digital camera. I used it on the 4th of July and it was fine, went to use it on the 7th of July and it had lines and a white box running across the screen. When I took it back, the associate told me that I had dropped it, I assured her that I did not. But she said they couldn't take it back. I had bought the camera 21 days earlier. I returned to Walmart a couple of days later to talk to the manager of the photoshop (who never seems to be in) to explain to me the 30 day return policy. I had made of copy of it from the Walmart Corporate website. The associate that helped me that day was wonderful. She could not understand why I couldn't return it. It was then that the first associate approached and cattily remark that the camera had been dropped and couldn't return it because it was "customer damage".
I then asked the 1st associate when did she do her product research regarding damage. That she could deduce that only dropping the camera would result in that type of damage. I also asked to see where it was written that a sales associate had the authority to overwrite corporate policy (ie 30 day return policy) at their own descrestion. Needless to say, I got my money back ($324.21) and there it one photo shop employee that would like to "take me out" if she could.