I think Jazz's point (and the point that I would like to make if it wasn't) is that $423 is meaningless if we just float it out there in a vacuum. Is that a mean average? What does the average family spend in total? Are we just talking big box stores, or boutiques, or what? How does this break down geographically -- are we accounting for variances in income by region here?
There are too many variables for that number to make any sense.
On the other side, I'd suggest that anyone who goes to Walmart looking for product expertise is a fool. Clearly minimum wage Walmart jockeys are not going to be the best and brightest, either due to a lack of ability or simply a lack of commitment. Incidentally, this may be related to the fact that I can't remember the last time I bought something at Walmart.
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