Kevin O’Leary still likes shopping at Walmart: ‘I’m always looking for a great deal’
Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary discusses his habit of shopping at Walmart for household essentials despite his significant net worth. He emphasizes the importance of finding value and avoiding unnecessary waste, a trait he shares with other wealthy figures like Warren Buffett.
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It explores the intersection of extreme wealth and consumer behavior, challenging the stereotype that high-net-worth individuals exclusively purchase luxury goods.
With an estimated net worth of $400 million, Kevin O'Leary could afford to never set foot in a grocery store again. Yet the Canadian billioanire and Shark Tank investor says he still heads straight to Walmart whenever he needs household essentials, insisting that a bargain is a bargain no matter how rich you get."I'm always looking for a great deal, that's why I'm in Walmart," O'Leary said in a recent Instagram video. "You know those fantastic black jeans I'm always wearing? That's right—Walmart special, 29 smackaroos. That's how you save dough."The 72-year-old explained that his wife had sent him to the store for essentials, including batteries, butter, paper towels, and OxiClean laundry spray. Even on a routine errand, O'Leary said he couldn't resist scouting for the better value."I want to save dough when it comes to paper towels. Check it out.
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