Um, so, Wal-Mart sells paternity tests... (LIP)

r9stedt

https://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10740658

 

99.99% accurate Additional $119.00 lab fee required Obtain results 3-5 business days after the lab receives samples Kit includes everything necessary for fast and easy DNA paternity results Enough swabs included to test three people Postage-paid mailing envelope Experienced and compassionate customer service is available at 1-888-404-GENE Product is not available to New York state residents due to state regulation

 

I had no idea. And all for the low price of 24.64, plus the additional 119 lab fee!

KrisBriMcBunny

damn thats cheap lol....my oldest bio father had to shell out $500 for paternity test and this was back in 1988. 

the_one_the_only

"Enough swabs included to test three people"  This is the best part of the description. 

juniper19

There's a very sad article in the New York Times Magazine this weekend about the ramifications of these tests:

 "Who Knew I Was Not the Father?"

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r9stedt:

 

Enough swabs included to test three people

 

My favorite part!  3..really?  This kit is ready for the girl who likes to get around. 

BubblyToes

***does the So Happy I Don't Work There Anymore dance***

And yes, I was asked on more than one occasion if we sold those.

Lisa102304

That really surprises me. I wouldn't think the average person that shop Wal-Mart would NEED a Paternity Test. I mean, a lot of those people are normal, well-dressed upstanding citizens.

 

LMAO, kidding of course. Enough to test 3 people? Hysterical. I love it. Wal-Mart rocks. lol.

r9stedt

I figured one swab was for the kid, right??

HAFranklin

But why spend the money, when you can go to Maury for free!

Actually, I know a couple who was on Maury. The show paid for their airfare, hotel, and meals. They gave them extra cash to get new clothes, get their hair done, etc. Then, they got paid for their appearance after taping was completed.

Lisa102304

r9stedt:

I figured one swab was for the kid, right??

 

That actually makes sense - one for mom, one for "dad" and one for kid.

belle204

dang, you mean i could have done that test myself?and, yes, i really did get one. i mean, i'm not bitter or anything.

Marce921

Why would you have to test the mom? I mean, we know the kid came out of her. Wouldn't it be more likely that it's for the kid and TWO guys?

belle204

marce, they have to have a sample of the mom' dna for comparison too.my report has my dna, a's and her dad's. you can see exactly which chromosome came from which parent.