I use to mamage for wal=mart and they are really missing the boat lately on alot of things they are doing wrong. It is not like it use to be. All the stores vary also in how they handle things. Sam would turn over in his grave if he could see what was happening. You're right about the top getting the high dallor while the workers get little of nothing for their job. People need to shop other places. I buy all my material from local quilt stores now. The customer service is so much better and you are more likely to match what you need. Let's keep our small stores in business.