I need to do store pickup for a few things for a friend who can’t go himself but haven’t been since COVID19 hit so was just wondering if anyone could share their experience if they’ve been recently. I was thinking of going around 8 am on a weekday, is it generally pretty empty then?
Posted May 6, 2020, 3:56 PM UTC
I'd avoid that place when there's isn't a pandemic... It takes 15 minutes to leave the parking lot on a good day. I would strongly recommend the Target in Clifton instead, or the Target in Vauxhall if you're coming from West / South ward
Long Queue outside... but limits the lines inside... meat sec low stock
You should be fine. I was just there this morning. I usually plan my trip for 8 or 8:30am on weekdays. Never had to stay in line to go in. Meat department was low, and you need to pay attention to the fruits and veggies, they aren't so fresh. Do not go on weekends, it's packed. I think that it starts getting busy after 11:30ish on weekdays. Good luck and stay safe out there.
Okay perfect. I’m doing the store pickup so just wanted to make sure I could get there at 8 and get in/out without running across too many people. Thanks
You were right. I randomly woke up earlier than usual today so just decided to go. Got right to the store at 8 and walked right in and the pick up area was empty. Thanks!!
No problem, glad it worked out. The one on 22 is also good at the same times as the Kearny one, it just isn't a Super Wal-Mart. Again avoid it on weekends and after 12ish gets super crowded.
Place is a shit show. Went to the buy rite a few weeks ago and the lot was full and crowds of people everywhere.
Ah shit. Was it the weekend/midday? I’m hoping going early as possible on a weekday will be a little better
Afternoon on a Friday. I didn't go into Wal Mart to comment on the lines or how crowded it was in store, but the parking lot was filled. People were parking by buy rite and walking towards Wal Mart.
Okay yeah I figured weekends or evenings were bad but I’m gonna give 8 am a shot next week. Hopefully it’s not too bad
goodluck bro. let us know what your experience is like :)
I went 2 weeks ago on a Wednesday at around 1pm. The aisles are supposed to be one way but many people completely ignored the signs. Lots of large groups arriving to the store together instead of sending 1 person from the household. Lots of people not properly distancing and violating personal space. Lots of people not wearing masks properly (smoking in the line outside, not covering nose, masks off to drink beverages).
Godspeed.
I must add my negativity about Walmart in general. I avoid that place ANYtime, let alone now. Yes, even just navigating the parking lot makes me murderous. You'd THINK 8am on a weekday would be a good time to go, but I don't think it's a guarantee. I've heard many horror stories about it during the pandemic. ShopRite in Kearny in the evening is a much better option if you're looking for the same things you could get at Walmart. I've also heard good things about the Clifton Target.
Clifton target is good
That Walmart is hell on earth. Crazy I went to Walmart in Plainfield huge diff
Omg, it's ridiculous over there. This walmart store did nothing to change the layout of their store to allow people to keep a distance. Instead you still have very tight isles. I highly discourage you to go there especially if its for groceries and basic needs.
FYI- this was on a Saturday afternoon so maybe its an outlier. thats my .02 cents
Before the pandemic, I used to hit this place up in the wee hours just to have some peace whilst shopping. Now, whenever I go, I make sure it's early, as early as possible. I've seen people work hard to keep the distance between the cashiers and the shoppers once you queue up to check out, but not so much anywhere else in the store.
I see a lot of patrons not covering their nose and mouth; it's either one or the other.
Last Thursday was the first time my boyfriend and I had to queue up outside (I felt like I was waiting to get on a thrill ride or something), but the line moved pretty quickly. We were a little late-- it was after 11 AM. Not a terrible shopping experience, though.
I've gone here early Saturday morning, around 9 AM. It was easier then, as well.
So far, I haven't had a horrible expereince there, it's just that sometimes things are hard to find as they're sold out. That's been the worst of it for me.
The queue takes 35 minutes at least, youll be lucky if there in stock
I've gone to ShopRite in Kearny on the weekends. Around noon. There's a line but it moves very quickly. They have most things in stock, meat is low.