Thread: Barber towels or Dish towels...is there a difference??

Originally Posted by mslovacek

I will say this risking scorn from the group...

Walmart takes the money that other business give to their employees, for health care and decent wages, to open up other Walmarts. Because other business cannot compete against Walmart, while giving their employees a good shake, they must make a decision; either, screw the employee, or go out of business.

I would rather pay a few dollars more, than support Walmart. When tempted by cheap prices, I ask my self "Do you really want to help enslave your fellow human?" Until the majority stands up against evil, evil will reign.

If a business does not care about its employees, then more than likely it does not care about me, just my money...

Ok, I will get off my soap box. I just loathe Walmart...

Mark.

I was just throwing out a name...it wont necessarily be walmart...but in reality...its either shopright, bbb, walmart, target, they are all pretty similar, none that treat their employees very well. The only one that REALLY makes it worth it is Costco because of the way they treat their employees.

Originally Posted by mslovacek

I will say this risking scorn from the group...

Walmart takes the money that other business give to their employees, for health care and decent wages, to open up other Walmarts. Because other business cannot compete against Walmart, while giving their employees a good shake, they must make a decision; either, screw the employee, or go out of business.

I would rather pay a few dollars more, than support Walmart. When tempted by cheap prices, I ask my self "Do you really want to help enslave your fellow human?" Until the majority stands up against evil, evil will reign.

If a business does not care about its employees, then more than likely it does not care about me, just my money...

Ok, I will get off my soap box. I just loathe Walmart...

Mark.

Mark, you just won my respect. Walmart and the (buy foreign-sell domestic) mentality will be the death of the u.s.a.

I've not entered a Walmart in over a year. I would rather pay twice the price at a locally owned store. The problem is, most of the locally owned stores have been 'Walmarted' out of business. Thus, if I can't find it locally, it's specialty shops on the net.
Ed

Buy the cheapies, but please find a source other than walmart.

For the face and cleaning up, the terrycloth is much better and if you want the tight weave of the barber towel, those are available also. Dont forget to check the dish towel dept. as well as bath towel dept.

Several years ago I purchased 3 rolls of the towel that is used in the continous towel dispenser seen in resturaunts and gas stations. They are about 50 feet long and I got them at a flea market for about $5.00 each. I have cut them up and hemmed the ends. They make great towels for my woodshop, garage, etc. and now also shave towels. (it also has the herringbone weave and the tell tale stripe that barber towels have)

But I dont wipe my razor as I shave, I rinse the blade. The barbers wiped because they could do this without leaving the customer in the chair. Was very efficient for them. It is a great towel to clean and dry the razor though. Remember to put your razor up DRY.

mslovacek--no scorn here, I am on the same page as you. In addition to injustice to the employees, Walmart practices some very unfair and damaging business practices. They have hurt many small businesses and have also put many small businesses out of business. They have also made a negative impact in several large businesses like K-mart, Venture, Target, many Grocery Stores, etc.

Another thing to think of is that if we continue to patronize a company that is taking over the market, we will lose the diversity in products, styles, choices and much much more. Think of it "Wally World" does not mean Wally Store, it means Wally World!

It is my choice to spend a few more bucks and avoid Walmart.

Ihave seen the same thing happen in Kansas where I grew up. In addition to seeing Walmart destroying the local businesses, I have seen Walmart consolidating its stores after destroying local businesses. It appears to me, that once there is no competition, or threat of future competition, Walmart will close the local stores. Consequently, now the towns people must drive 40-60 miles to do their shopping. Walmart saves, rural customers loose...


Mark.

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

I've not entered a Walmart in over a year. I would rather pay twice the price at a locally owned store. The problem is, most of the locally owned stores have been 'Walmarted' out of business. Thus, if I can't find it locally, it's specialty shops on the net.
Ed

It's a cruel irony that those who depend on Wal-Mart the most are the same people who are being hurt by these big box stores - the poor. And with so many less fortunate folks blowing their cheques on Wal-Mart junk every weekend, I don't really see how giving the extra buck or two to one of their competetors is going to make much of a difference. The franchise is worth billions. Their employees should strike. Of course they'd probably just be fired and replaced with even poorer people and "illegaler" immigrants. Heh.

I don't go to Wal-Mart because I detest the crowds of smelly people. Oh, and the employees are total dolts.

I do most of my shopping online, because I can get good prices and diversity. I also try to shop at the small shops, and the internet makes that possible. But when it comes to regular stores, I really dont see how walmart, target, shop rite, macy's or anyone else is that different. Yes Walmart is the worst offender because of their lack of benifits, but they all buy the same stuff made overseas. Walmart isnt the enemy, its chain stores in general that buy bulk from the ceapest bidder.

But I still go to macys, walmart, and wherever else, because I cant get everything online. Honestly the only thing that would make me buy a product at one store versus another, is if one store carries a product that was made in the USA, I would gladly pay extra for that. However, if its all made in korea, and its all sold at chain stores, then who cares who is peddling it.

I bought mine from the local dollar store (which is probably not much better than Walmart now that I think of it.

Originally Posted by JLStorm

However, if its all made in korea, and its all sold at chain stores, then who cares who is peddling it.

Except of course the child slave labour they use, or the invasion of privacy data mining, or intentional bankrupting of the Mom & Pop, and fascistic attitude to union busting. Except all that, who cares who you give your money to.

X

Originally Posted by xman

I bought mine from the local dollar store (which is probably not much better than Walmart now that I think of it.


Except of course the child slave labour they use, or the invasion of privacy data mining, or intentional bankrupting of the Mom & Pop, and fascistic attitude to union busting. Except all that, who cares who you give your money to.

X

My point was, that if it is made in korea or some other store, it really doesnt matter where you buy it, you are still supporting some other country not ours. I go out of my way to buy in the USA, but if a mom and pop shop or a walmart is buying from all their goods from korea or thailand, I just dont think there is a huge difference there.

Now, if a mom and pop shop sells mostly american made goods, and supports not only themselves but other american workers, than that is worth paying the money for and I will gladly pay more and have pride in doing so.

.P.S. I know you are from Canada, but hopefully you get my point.