Today’s consumer is smarter than ever before. With the mercurial nature of this economy, everyone is on the lookout for the best deals around. Thankfully, there are several websites that make it easy to get a bargain. With these 9 website for bargain hunters, you can feel confident that you’re getting the best deal with [...]
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We’re at that time of year where many homes are already decorated for the holidays. One of my favorite December activities is driving around, looking at all of the holiday displays, lights, and various Christmas decorations. But wow. There are some seriously tacky holiday homes out there!
I often drive by one particular house in [...]
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When it comes to shopping, being a woman is fantastic. It’s not that we just want to spend money.
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Okay boys. Your girlfriend or wife just asked you to hit the mall with her for the afternoon. Maybe panic strikes (or should we call that feeling dread?)
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Sometimes it seems to me shopkeepers don’t really want to sell anything – and sometimes they don’t even want you to come in. Here’s a funny and entertaining collection of not really polite shop signs and notes:
The owners of this store seems really picky about who is buying from them:
“If you are:
Racist;
Sexist;
Homophobic;
or an asshole
Do not [...]
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According to statistics (pdf), back in 1997 roughly 60% of prices were of $.9 nature. Walking through the mall, I see this is (more than) true for today.
That said, the tactic is widely used and no secret for anyone.
So how do you react to that 9.99-pitch? Does it effect your rational thinking making you [...]
Consumers are easily manipulated because:
they are bad at math;
they shop with their heart rather than their head.
This means you might be wasting your money (that is not so easy to earn) because you are being manipulated.
Do you think this is fair? Would you like to be sure you are spending your money because you want, [...]
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