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Tue, Dec 2nd, 2014, 03:53 PM #1
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Is it just me , or are Amazon's regular prices inflated a lot to make it look like a deal, when they say 50 % off , 75 % off etc.
I know lot of retailer's do that , but Amazon seems to be way up there with these jacked up regular prices.
I don't even know , when they have sold at these so called regular prices.This thread is currently associated with: Amazon.ca & Amazon.com
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Wed, Dec 3rd, 2014, 01:08 AM #2
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I've noticed that too.
I've also noticed that when they use those inflated prices to say things are 75%, that the sale price tends to be maybe only a dollar or two cheaper than what you can find in stores. You really have to do your research before buying.
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Wed, Dec 3rd, 2014, 01:30 AM #3
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**Cough** Sears....
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Wed, Dec 3rd, 2014, 01:32 PM #4
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**Cough** Canadian Tire....
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Wed, Dec 3rd, 2014, 01:53 PM #5
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Wed, Dec 3rd, 2014, 04:40 PM #6
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Tue, Dec 9th, 2014, 11:53 AM #7
This goes back a bit, but I had to buy a specialized finish remover (in between wax and varnish) for a hardwood floor. It came from Europe. The North American distributor charged me $75 US for the first bottle, but I got the same product from Amazon for $25 US, so sometimes it works out.
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Tue, Dec 9th, 2014, 12:55 PM #8
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This happened to me with a DVD. It was $28.99 and I was waiting to place a big order for the holidays and have everything charged at once. Well it was $28.99 for maybe 3 months and now it's $50.
I actually need it now so I'll buy it for $28.99 at Futureshop (where it still costs that much). I'll probably buy all the other stuff when I'm there. Lost sale, Amazon
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Tue, Dec 9th, 2014, 01:55 PM #9
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when I use to work at the call centre that was home for Bestbuy and Future Shop - we use to have a program that with the sku number we could see how prices went up and down - and when. Plus what they bought it for and how much they are selling it for. I noticed that on computers and high end sound systems they would inflate the regular price then boxing day people thought wow I am saving money. In reality they didn't and FS still made a lot of money from you. That is why I don't ever buy accessories from them or any high end things. I know other contracts in the same building were shoppers and few other retail places and they all had a similar program
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Wed, Dec 10th, 2014, 01:54 PM #10
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Happened to me, My mom really wanted a Chair Gym which was priced at $149.99 for 4 months. I went to order it (once I had enough giftcards from Swagbucks) and the price jumped to $199.99 which put it out of our budget. Even if price drops we have decided we will not purchase.
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Sun, Dec 14th, 2014, 08:28 PM #11
Yup..lot of nonsense at Amazon.
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Mon, Dec 15th, 2014, 10:12 AM #12
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I think when any retailer uses the term "manufacturer's suggested retail price" or words to that effect, it's very deceiving...no one sells items at that price. There's a watch line Amaxon sells...."reg" prices around $500 , on "sale" for $75 for examples...googling that watch reveals that every retailer sells that watch line at those low prices! I find that very deceitful.
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Mon, Dec 15th, 2014, 01:45 PM #13
I shop a lot at Amazon...You def need to do your research and know your prices before purchasing from them. I have scored a ton of amazing deals from Amazon.
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Mon, Dec 15th, 2014, 02:20 PM #14
Amazon.ca is losing me as an active customer because of these sorts of shenanigans. I have bought the "Prime" status from them since it began, but will not renew. There are too many "add-on" items that require you to spend over $25 anyway. I find it difficult to reach their customer service, and do not get a satisfactory result when I do (lack of follow-up.) What annoys me the most, though, is this inflating of prices. It is insulting and misleading. I agree that you need to do your research, but I do not trust them anymore.
Oh....and there seems to always be, "Only 1 left."Last edited by GatineauGirl; Mon, Dec 15th, 2014 at 04:58 PM.
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Mon, Dec 15th, 2014, 03:08 PM #15
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