‘Tis the Season to Shop’
November 29th, 2012
It is always amazing to me how quickly the year flies by and how soon we are on the verge of welcoming a new year. Of course as the year ends businesses gear up for their busiest period. The increase in consumers means higher profit margins for some businesses but what should consumers beware of [...]
Read More...Devon House Lawns – A Shopper’s Paradise
November 25th, 2012
Devon House, located on Waterloo Road in Kingston is famous for its delicious brand of ice cream and at any given moment its lawns are teeming with activity. People come to this oasis in the town from all walks of life. They can often be seen just walking around and visiting the many shops scattered [...]
Read More...Barrel prices roll ahead!!
November 1st, 2012
It has been said that whenever it rains it pours. Okay that might be a poor choice of words given our brush with hurricanes recently but the gist is that most often when bad things begin to happen they seem as if they come in groups. A lot of Jamaicans have suffered because of the [...]
Read More...How to have a successful garage sale
October 31st, 2012
In a previous post I made mention of several items which I thought it unwise to purchase second hand or used. I read with much interest the varied responses I received from my readers. Some people felt that I was suggesting that all used goods are dangerous whereas others debated my choice of items which [...]
Read More...How can Consumers stay safe while shopping on-line?
October 4th, 2012
The world has certainly changed with the introduction of on-line shopping. The convenience of purchasing an item without leaving home is a viable option for many Jamaican consumers who use their credit card for online transactions. However, there are several risks associated with on-line shopping so here are a few tips to help consumers protect [...]
Read More...HOW TO SPOT A BARGAIN!
September 18th, 2012
While shopping, you spot the price tag of your favourite outfit and since you are convinced that this is the best price for the item you quickly purchase it. However, after a few weeks you return to the same store only to discover that the same item has been heavily discounted. It is an unfortunate [...]
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