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bottomofthehill

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5. I know this is a bad word here but at Walmart.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 07:52 PM

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Glidden paint is under 25 dollars a gallon. I just painted my granddaughters room princess pink with ice blue gloss trim for under 75 dollars. She is 4 and thrilled. In a few years I will change the color for her I am sure but for 75 bucks she was so happy.

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Why is paint soooooooo expensive??? Just saw a Farm Fleet ad, and a gallon of paint, ON SALE [View all] a kennedy Monday OP

When I was a kid, a gallon of paint at Grand Way (like a K-Mart) was $7.00. About 5 years ago... LuckyCharms Monday #1

No offense, but when you were a kid, was the minimum wage $1.25? surfered Monday #3

Well, I remember I was making $1.85 an hour working construction under the table in 1973. LuckyCharms Monday #4

They know you'll pay it, so they charge it. calguy Monday #2

I know this is a bad word here but at Walmart. bottomofthehill Monday #5