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Walmart shoppers rush to buy $500 outdoor basketball hoop which scans at register for $166… – The US Sun
WALMART shoppers have hurried to the company's online store as the retailer continues to sell through a popular outdoor game set.
A Walmart basketball hoop has trended in internet searches – people bought the well-liked adult entertainment item in preparation for summer.
The retailer severely marked down the Segmart outdoor basketball hoop.
The hoop originally cost $499 – it has been marked down to $165.99.
Customers are saving over 66 percent off the original price.
Walmart says the 10-foot-tall basketball hoop is set at the NBA's standard height.
An adjustable arm lets players adjust the height.
The hoop's base extends 44 inches backward – players must fill the bottom with water or sand to keep the hoop upright.
The company also said that the product features durable, weatherized materials – the company says, "this hoop will last all season."
The hoop does not come with a basketball.
The product has received numerous high ratings among verified purchasers.
Walmart shoppers gave the hoop 4.6 out of five stars in 157 reviews.
Multiple customers praised the hoop's quality – some thought the adjustable height could be easier to use.
"We liked that it was easy to set up right out of the box," one five-star review said.
"The adjustable height makes it ideal for our children who are in different levels.
"It's really durable and has already withstood a bad windstorm without any issues. This will be a hoop loved for many years."
Another customer warned in a one-star review that it was difficult to adjust the height.
"In order to adjust height you have to take bolts out," they said.
"The brackets for the backboard do not fit – not even close."
Walmart shoppers who see the basketball hoop in-store may be able to get the item at the online sale price.
Customers can use the price-match policy for in-store items – but there are a few exceptions.
The in-store item must have an identical barcode number as the online listing to get the lower price.
The retailer specifies some items may not be eligible to price match if non-generic producers make the products.
"Some items may be available from Marketplace Sellers, who set their own prices, and are not eligible for price match," the company says online.
Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico Walmart stores do not offer price matching.
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