Very interesting. Walmart to charge for shopping carts.

[pyth0n]

If true, I'm all for it. I suggested it to WM 10 years ago when I new someone who worked in their HQ. Only I suggested $5.

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[57springer]

All for it , and yeah $5 bucks . Keep the lazy folks from letting the carts in the parking lot . A lot of parked cars get damaged by abandoned carts !

 

[GunnyGene]

Does anyone really think the shop lifters/looters will pay for the cart they use to carry out the stuff they steal?

 

[WAYNO]

I'm all for it. Out here, in the mecca of street urchins, they are scattered throughout the city by the thousands, abandoned and often destroyed.

 

[57springer]

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Does anyone really think the shop lifters/looters will pay for the cart they use to carry out the stuff they steal?

A local store here already does it . The carts are "dispensed " from a rack after you pay . So pay first then you get a cart, return the cart and get your deposit back . It Works .

 

[WAYNO]

I have read a couple blogs regarding this... Folks are truly angered.

One person wrote, if they're gonna charge us, the least they could do is get some decent carts. Folks are blinded with their own views. Not a thought is given that the carts are in such bad shape because they live their lives dumped along the side of the road or in the local homeless camps. And this is exactly what these deposits could help address. No, it's not gonna fix every scenario, but it could and I believe will, help.

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[Colonialgirl]

Want ME to shop in your store ?? THEN PROVIDE ME A SHOPPING CART !! Can I bring in a wagon ? Are you gonna charge for the "handicap" carts?

 

[WAYNO]

Even on this forum, folks are obviously polarized. In a senior community maybe cart theft is not a problem. Elsewhere, it is a huge problem. And yes, if you want to bring your own wagon so you don't have to drop your fully refundable deposit in the slot, so be it.

You could even go buy your own shopping cart. That'll show 'em.





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[bigbillyboy]

As far as bringing your own wagon , I see that going on at the nearby dollar store . Assume these are nearby appt. Dwellers and doing it because it's convenient . No vehicles involved .

 

[jimbo1096]

I would pay if they refunded the money when I brought it back, like many other stores already do. Saves on people just leaving them out in the lot. But the story shows it would take a 1$ coin. How many of those do you see everyday. Guess you have to go in the store and get your change first before you can get your cart.

 

[Rich/WIS]

Aldi has been doing this for years.

 

[rugerguy]

we call them "granny carts" they fold up and go in the car, used them for years at flea markets and antique shows,,,,,duh
don't shop and load up like you're getting ready to "bug out" just buy what you need...

 

[JackpineWillie]

Aldi's has been doing this for years. Takes a quarter to get a cart from the cart corral and get it back when the cart is returned, but Aldi's lots are not ten acres like Wal-mart

 

[GunnyGene]

Want ME to shop in your store ?? THEN PROVIDE ME A SHOPPING CART !! Can I bring in a wagon ? Are you gonna charge for the "handicap" carts?

So while the shopper is making the round trip to return the cart and back to the car, which she may have left unlocked because; "I'll be right back", the hood rats empty out everything she just loaded up. But not to worry, Walmart got it on the security camera. Swell.

 

[Watchman]

First ran into this in Germany a few years ago. I Euro to unlock a cart, refunded when you replaced it in the rack.
Cart theft is like any other cost for retailers, it will be reflected in the cost of goods to the consumer.

I have no problem with this concept. It's not like they're charging you for the cart - unless you steal it.
Then it's probably a bargain.👣

 

[diffy40]

I see this as a opportunity for a young buck to make some spending money.
Goes like this:
Elderly couple bring their groceries to the car and unload the cart.
I walk up "Excuse me sir may I return your cart for you"
"Why yes sonny, thank you"
"You are quite welcome"
I return the cart, collect the deposit.

 

[pyth0n]

I have read a couple blogs regarding this... Folks are truly angered.

One person wrote, if they're gonna charge us, the least they could do is get some decent carts. Folks are blinded with their own views. Not a thought is given that the carts are in such bad shape because they live their lives dumped along the side of the road or in the local homeless camps. And this is exactly what these deposits could help address. No, it's not gonna fix every scenario, but it could and I believe will, help.

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Some how these complainers think the store buys broken carts. Not that the customers using them are responsible.
Which begs the question, How hard does a person have to work to bend the wheels, chip off rubber, & throw the whole thing out of balance?

 

[pyth0n]

I see this as a opportunity for a young buck to make some spending money.
Goes like this:
Elderly couple bring their groceries to the car and unload the cart.
I walk up "Excuse me sir may I return your cart for you"
"Why yes sonny, thank you"
"You are quite welcome"
I return the cart, collect the deposit.

Which will invite a parking lot full of homeless bums.

 

[Fox Mike]

Want ME to shop in your store ?? THEN PROVIDE ME A SHOPPING CART !! Can I bring in a wagon ? Are you gonna charge for the "handicap" carts?

Maybe I take 'Trigger' and see what is said.

 

[Bluefin178]

Getting money back when you return cart must be a great idea, especially if they have been doing it in Germany. Isn't that where we got the idea for the traffic round-a-bout. Look how well those stupid things have caught on! Yeah, lets make this country even more like Europe!