Why is Netrition's price on Atkin's more than Walmart?

abvidrine · 06-08-2011, 06:27 AM

I Love Netrition, but I just had to have some of the new Atkin's cookies and bars so I went to Walmart. I kept the reciept to compare prices to Netrition and I was shocked that Netrition was more.
For example, Dark Chocolate Decadence Bar 5pk is 5.48 at Walmart while Netrition has them for 6.69.
I figured shipping versus gas to drive was a wash.
What's up with that?

Dottie · 06-08-2011, 06:30 AM

Ask Netrition?
Seriously I can imagine the "bulk" pays into it a lot. Walmart probably buys oodles more than other stores that carry the products. Or they just have a better contract.

alligatorpie · 06-08-2011, 06:31 AM

walmart is cheaper than anywhere on anything arent they? economics would suggest they buy millions more than netrition does..better pricing.

ravenrose · 06-08-2011, 08:10 AM

Netrition provides a great place to purchase many things that are not available locally, which will vary depending on where you live.

Walmart has cheaper prices than almost anyone on almost everything they sell, mostly because they have been so effective in driving wages down where they open stores, and keeping employees to a "part time" status that avoids having to give them benefits like health insurance. They are hardly a model of good corporate citizenship! People turn a blind eye because they like the cheap prices, but it's a bit of an act of violence to your community to shop there.

Heheher · 06-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Wal~mart is cheaper because they have associates in each store and in the Home Office who search out prices in every market and change their prices to be lower. (That used to be my job when I worked

) Also, the bulk thing is true. They buy BILLIONS of those bars and can therefore get better prices. Also, if you find an item advertised at a lower price, take the ad into the store and Wal~mart will give you the lower price.

That being said, I totally agree with what Raven said.

Terilynn · 06-08-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heheher

Wal~mart is cheaper because they have associates in each store and in the Home Office who search out prices in every market and change their prices to be lower. (That used to be my job when I worked

) Also, the bulk thing is true. They buy BILLIONS of those bars and can therefore get better prices. Also, if you find an item advertised at a lower price, take the ad into the store and Wal~mart will give you the lower price.

That being said, I totally agree with what Raven said.

If that is the case, why is soda always more expensive that the regular grocery stores (sales, but there is always a sale)?

Heheher · 06-08-2011, 09:35 AM

Some items are price regulated by the company itself. Say, Coke for example. But because other stores always have sales, you just take in the add and Wal~mart will give it to you for that price.

Terilynn · 06-08-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heheher

Some items are price regulated by the company itself. Say, Coke for example. But because other stores always have sales, you just take in the add and Wal~mart will give it to you for that price.

Serious!!!
Wow - I never knew that.
That is awesome.

Heheher · 06-08-2011, 10:25 AM

Seriously!

Just take the ad to the cashier when you check out.

06-08-2011, 06:27 AM	#1
abvidrine Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lousiana Posts: 552 Gallery: abvidrine Stats: 185/157/125 WOE: Atkins and 17 Day Diet alternating Start Date: too many to list	Why is Netrition's price on Atkin's more than Walmart? I Love Netrition, but I just had to have some of the new Atkin's cookies and bars so I went to Walmart. I kept the reciept to compare prices to Netrition and I was shocked that Netrition was more. For example, Dark Chocolate Decadence Bar 5pk is 5.48 at Walmart while Netrition has them for 6.69. I figured shipping versus gas to drive was a wash. What's up with that?

06-08-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,175 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	Netrition provides a great place to purchase many things that are not available locally, which will vary depending on where you live. Walmart has cheaper prices than almost anyone on almost everything they sell, mostly because they have been so effective in driving wages down where they open stores, and keeping employees to a "part time" status that avoids having to give them benefits like health insurance. They are hardly a model of good corporate citizenship! People turn a blind eye because they like the cheap prices, but it's a bit of an act of violence to your community to shop there. __________________ Often I don't come back to read threads where I've posted. If you want me to see something, please send me a private message. Thanks!

06-08-2011, 08:59 AM	#5
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,285 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/started at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/18/11	Wal~mart is cheaper because they have associates in each store and in the Home Office who search out prices in every market and change their prices to be lower. (That used to be my job when I worked ) Also, the bulk thing is true. They buy BILLIONS of those bars and can therefore get better prices. Also, if you find an item advertised at a lower price, take the ad into the store and Wal~mart will give you the lower price. That being said, I totally agree with what Raven said. Last edited by Heheher; 06-08-2011 at 09:00 AM..

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06-08-2011, 06:30 AM	#2
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,700 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Ask Netrition? Seriously I can imagine the "bulk" pays into it a lot. Walmart probably buys oodles more than other stores that carry the products. Or they just have a better contract.

06-08-2011, 06:31 AM	#3
alligatorpie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,778 Gallery: alligatorpie Stats: 6'4" 304/189/<195 WOE: One high carb meal a day Start Date: July 15 2010	walmart is cheaper than anywhere on anything arent they? economics would suggest they buy millions more than netrition does..better pricing.

06-08-2011, 09:35 AM	#7
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,285 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/started at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/18/11	Some items are price regulated by the company itself. Say, Coke for example. But because other stores always have sales, you just take in the add and Wal~mart will give it to you for that price.

06-08-2011, 10:25 AM	#9
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,285 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/started at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/18/11	Seriously! Just take the ad to the cashier when you check out.