http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/4438.aspx
This is a disgrace! Wal-Mart is getting rid of it's layaway program. So I
guess that means poor people who can't get credit cards or don't want to get
them are just out of luck for getting things.
My mother uses layaway all the time at our local Wally's World. She doesn't
like using her credit card for things - would rather pay it out at Wal-Mart.
Not sure how this is going to affect her - except that she'll end up
incurring a higher credit card bill with high interest fees.
It's a bunch of bull. Wal-Mart has moved into every small town in the US,
and run smaller mom and pop stores out of business - so now they're the only
game in town. Now, they're going to hurt the very people who keep them
open.
Sam Walton is probably whirling in his grave at what's been done to his
company since his death.
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Fortunately for shoppers who prefer to make purchases through layaway, a new online version of the traditional service is preparing to launch. eLayaway (http://www.eLayaway.com) is beta testing and integrating with a host of merchants who will soon offer their new online payment option. Just like traditional layaway, shoppers select a product and pay for it over time with delivery upon full payment. It frees customers them from long lines at the store and gives them a convenient way to pay over time for their purchases without relying on a credit card. Also, since payments are made through regular, automatic withdrawals, the system is more convenient. eLayaway is adding new merchants all the time and is planning a full, national role out in January 2007. Check out http://www.eLayaway.com for more information and updates.
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