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Cuban Migrant's TikTok Shows Walmart Scan Prices Can Undercut Shelf Tags

Viewers report mixed results at checkout, suggesting the viral example reflected a repriced return.

Overview

  • Alain Valdés appeared in a TikTok shared by his partner on November 8 that quickly surpassed 350,000 views.
  • He advised connecting to Walmart’s Wi‑Fi and scanning a product label to compare the app’s price with the shelf sticker.
  • As a demonstration, a Christmas tree labeled at $187 scanned at $35.68, and Valdés later posted a receipt showing he paid $35.68.
  • Commenters described inconsistent outcomes, saying cashiers or self-checkout sometimes charge the shelf price and do not honor the app amount.
  • A follower noted the tree’s yellow tag, indicating a returned item that may have been repriced in Walmart’s system, which could explain the lower scan result.