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Tue, May 22nd, 2012, 04:40 AM #1
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Here's an interesting article on MSN that I found on manipulation tactics that retailers use:
http://money.ca.msn.com/savings-debt...manipulate-youThis thread is currently associated with: N/A
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Wed, May 23rd, 2012, 10:37 AM #2
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I've heard of that before, especially the buy x for Y$. At grocery stores and discounters unless the sale label says "in multiples" or "1 at Z$". It's safe to assume that each product will come up at half of Y. This is my experience (mostly at Loblaw stores and Metro).
Some people however, won't do the math and think they're getting a better deal than they are. "3 for 5$" is 1.67$ish each, if the item isn't normally much more than that you aren't saving huge.
And the other issue is for perishable products. I see produce all the time at Metro, 2/4$, 2/5$, 3/5$, but if you aren't going to use it all up then it's wasted money. The retailer wins, but you don't.
Bounce back coupons are a big one. I always make sure those 10$ off 50$ are applicable to clearance racks at stores because I'd like the option to get more bang for my buck. They're useful if you honestly have to get new clothes/replace parts of your wardrobe. Otherwise it's just a way for the retailer to get you back into the store 1-2 months later. Many people will go to look and see if anything catches their eye, and may buy when they really do not need to/have the money for it. It's best to stay away.
I know it's pretty boring not being able to buy pretty little things, but I'm saving my money for travel, who cares about the clothes I wear or whether I have new stuff constantly! I still have nice clothes, they just aren't new.
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Sun, May 27th, 2012, 01:16 AM #3
I don't buy on those marketing schemes of retailers. If think buying more than what I need is has just no sense at all but I would think otherwise if I have someone who would split the goods and the payment then both of us saves money.
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Sun, May 27th, 2012, 01:43 PM #4
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Sun, May 27th, 2012, 04:06 PM #5
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