Talk:Weis Markets

Third class?
The article says, "Weis thrives in the rural areas, small towns, and third class cities".

What exactly is a third class city? It sounds derogatory. Unless someone can substantiate why it's not a derogatory phrase, it should be removed from the article. 199.46.245.232 (talk) 23:59, 12 March 2009 (UTC)


 * It's just a classification of cities that Pennsylvania commonly uses. It simply means the population is between 10,000 and 80,000 residents. --Rkitko (talk) 00:06, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

The two most important paragraphs keep getting cut.
Why is that? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.72.230.6 (talk • contribs).


 * What important (WP:NPOV, WP:V, WP:CITE, WP:NOR) material do you believe should be included in Weis Markets? -- Jim Douglas (talk) (contribs)  19:34, 9 October 2006 (UTC)


 * Ha ha ha. --Captadam 00:03, 10 October 2006 (UTC)


 * The part about a known haunting in a particular Weis Market, plus the reason why their products are replaced often enough that their slogan became "Weis: Where Freshness Matters". —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 152.163.100.201 (talk • contribs).


 * It sounds like you have information that I don't have; perhaps you can expand on those points? Why don't you add that section right here, written in a neutral point of view, based on verifiable and well-cited sources, and involving no original research? Thanks. -- Jim Douglas (talk)  (contribs)  14:45, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Superpetz
I've heard that Weis Markets also owns Superpetz, but I haven't found any information about this either way, but I added this to the article. If anyone has any information about this, let me know.


 * You're right; Weis owns them. --Captadam 01:06, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Semi-protection
I'm thinking that as an expririment we should remove the semi-protection, since I'm sure by now the vandal has forgotten all about this page, so that unregistered users can edit the page again. However, if the vandalism strikes again, I'd suggest putting a more permanent semi-protection, however.--MVillani1985 00:55, 7 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Fair enough, I've put in the request. We'll see if our AOL friend has found a new hobby. -- Jim Douglas (talk)  (contribs)  01:18, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

HE'S BACK! Time to protect again. --Captadam 18:24, 28 November 2006 (UTC)


 * We'll see how it goes. This one, apparently from Altoona, PA, doesn't appear to be an AOL IP:  -- Jim Douglas (talk)  (contribs)  18:47, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Relentless, again. I vote for protection. --Captadam 20:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Still Altoona, PA; apparently he's got a new IP address from Verizon: 71.162.44.179 (talk • contribs • WHOIS • RDNS • block user • [ block log ]) . Still not enough vandalism for protection, though. -- Jim Douglas (talk)  (contribs)  20:30, 30 November 2006 (UTC)


 * I think maybe this was a bad idea in retrospect. I just noticed the black bear stuff was posted again. --MVillani1985 12:39, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

He's on a wikibreak now, at least on that IP. -- Jim Douglas (talk) (contribs)  17:31, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Logo weis.gif
Image:Logo weis.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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Fair use rationale for Image:Logo weis.gif
Image:Logo weis.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 06:27, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

It Happened Again?!
I noticed that this page has been recently vandalized with the stuff about the black bear haunting and the farting stuff, with the usual additions all related to the "farting" theme. Maybe this should be semi-protected again... MVillani1985 22:47, 21 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I think if he shows up again with another IP, use the finalwarming template and block indefinately if he doesn't stop. MVillani1985 22:35, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
 * We don't indef-block IP's unless it's clear they're static. I've blocked a couple of his dynamic IP's, and issued a schoolblock.  If it happens more than occasionally, the article can be semi-protected, but it's not significant enough right now.   Acroterion  (talk)  22:39, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Semi-protected six months.   Acroterion  (talk)  19:20, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Great idea, that should slow down the serial vandal for awhile. MVillani1985 (talk) 05:29, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Beer sales section
Why is this notable? There are other Grocery stores in PA that can sell beer, seems like more of an ad than anything else. I think it should be removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.163.17.41 (talk) 16:30, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

Private Brand Labels
I work at Weis Markets... and it's something small, but TopCare, ValuTime, Paws Premium and Full Circle etc are not actually house brands of Weis, but rather they are owned by TopCo, of which Weis Markets is a member of. TopCo Member List More information about the brands they offer can be found along the menu of the site; they actually appear to supply competitors as well...

I am just not sure if it is truly worth making the change, or at least to point out that it's simply a 'National Private Brand' so to speak. Silvershot10 (talk) 05:46, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

Pronunciation, and similarly-pronounced company
I am a longtime shopper of Weis stores, mainly in the Lehigh Valley, and have never heard its name pronounced other than like "wise"; in fact this is the first of their frequently-asked questions at https://www.weismarkets.com/faq. For this same reason, I am adding cross-references to both this page and that of Wise Foods, whose products, also made in Pennsylvania, are sold in Weis stores. Zigwithbag (talk) 21:35, 1 August 2021 (UTC)