Calgary flooding

[Baker]

Yup, just heard that home depot is selling 24 bottles of water for $45. Needless to say home depot can go f*ck themselves when it comes to getting my business.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Baker

Yup, just heard that home depot is selling 24 bottles of water for $45. Needless to say home depot can go f*ck themselves when it comes to getting my business.

Seriously :O $45 for 24 bottles? :O Didn't expect that from homedepot

[HaZRaTTy]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Seriously :O $45 for 24 bottles? :O Didn't expect that from homedepot

Isn't profiteering illegal in Canada? I am completely shocked by the events and how they unrolled. However being in Emergency Services myself I am extremely proud of not only The Emergency Services (paramedics, military, police and the FF's) I am just as proud of all the volunteers and people sand bagging and providing assistance in any way they can.

I know the worst is over, and I just got back last night but If anyone needs a hand with anything in Edmonton/Surrounding area please give me a message.

[Coralgurl]

The images being shown in the destruction across Calgary, High River, Canmore, Banff and the reserve, turner valley, are just .... Well I have no words. So, so sad!

[11purewater]

Hey!We're Albertans,no worries about getting things done.That's what we do.Stampede is coming soon and visitors will be amazed at the work that was done to make Calgary the great place that it is.In a city of 1.2 million people no doors were locked or backs turned when anybody who needed help.downstream people may need help so please contribute,words of encouragement cost nothing and go a long way.Proud to be a Calgarian WOO!HOO!Andy

[11purewater]

Originally Posted by Baker

Yup, just heard that home depot is selling 24 bottles of water for $45. Needless to say home depot can go f*ck themselves when it comes to getting my business.

Nothing like screwing over people in a panic,I hope these people get fined!

[Magma]

Originally Posted by Baker

Yup, just heard that home depot is selling 24 bottles of water for $45. Needless to say home depot can go f*ck themselves when it comes to getting my business.

This is because Home Depot buys the bottles as individual bottles and pays $X.XX per bottle they do not get a flat rate just like gas stations and corner stores.

So when you buy the "Flat" its actually 2$ a bottle x 24 bottles which works out to $48 plus deposit/tax. They are not trying to screw anyone over its just how they buy the water to start with.

Sorry to say that people are getting hit with this but thats how it is. You cant expect a deal on something the store itself is not getting a deal on, just because its packed in a plastic wrap doesn't mean its considered a flat of water.

[BMW Rider]

What I don't understand is why people are so stupid as to go buying bottled water at all when they have repeatedly been told there is no problem with the city water supply except for potential for slightly reduced capacity due to the heavy sediment that needs to be removed. Pay attention people and stop panicking over non-issues.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Magma

This is because Home Depot buys the bottles as individual bottles and pays $X.XX per bottle they do not get a flat rate just like gas stations and corner stores.

So when you buy the "Flat" its actually 2$ a bottle x 24 bottles which works out to $48 plus deposit/tax. They are not trying to screw anyone over its just how they buy the water to start with.

Sorry to say that people are getting hit with this but thats how it is. You cant expect a deal on something the store itself is not getting a deal on, just because its packed in a plastic wrap doesn't mean its considered a flat of water.

No truth to this whatsoever. Home Depot has issued an apology on their website and facebook page about this and will refund anyone who brings their receipt back to the store. They said it was not directed by Home Depot and was just the brain child of the store manager, who has been dealt with.

The same 24 pack of water here is $4.95 plus $2.40 deposit just for reference.

[Magma]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

No truth to this whatsoever. Home Depot has issued an apology on their website and facebook page about this and will refund anyone who brings their receipt back to the store. They said it was not directed by Home Depot and was just the brain child of the store manager, who has been dealt with.

The same 24 pack of water here is $4.95 plus $2.40 deposit just for reference.

Well thats how it has been explained from gas stations, corner stores along with some grocery stores. Home Depot might be able to work out a deal with distribution due to the amount they bring in. So I beg to differ as I am sure this is how a lot of stores are forced to price. Flats and Singles are shipped to the store with difference UPC codes and I know this from being a receiver in a grocery store for many years.