March 3rd, 2009 
Jenny How If you are looking for a product that you have never had the occasion to buy before, you may not realize the true value of the product you are purchasing.
Their “discount” price might not be a deal at all.
Another way of gouging a person’s wallet is by offering items in bulk at a discount that saves mere pennies per piece — then the shipping costs so much more that you will end up paying much more.
Too often, people are dazzled with “Buy 10 and save $1!” Unless you NEED ten of the same item, such a “deal” does not make sense.
How to Protect Yourself from Bad Deals
- Never take a price at face value unless you know the price range of the product you are purchasing. Use comparison-shopping sites or look at several online stores that offer the same product.
- Always consider the cost of shipping when buying in bulk.
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Shipping is where they always get you.
Well, its an effective marketing strategy that’s why sellers or vendors do this stuff, always.
You are quite correct, it is easy to be misled by the term ‘sale’ simply because it makes you think you are getting a good deal even if you are not! So yes you do need to check whether the ‘sale’ is genuine or you may end up being conned.
yes, your last point is so true. people tend to forget the costs of shipping when ordering. often times, sellers vaguely mention this because it is a make or break for the deal!
I go Aeropostale to shop for clothes sometimes, and realize that their jeans are on always on sale 24/7/365. The listed retail price is always $50, but the sale will always be around $25 no matter what day it is. It really tricks you into thinking that it is a 50% off bargain. The jeans probably cost the company $2 to make.