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Be careful of Road Rage while shopping!

December 24th, 2016

This time of the year the road is no longer just a means of moving around town, instead it becomes a dangerous place where every caution must be taken by consumers. Traffic Woes If you drive on the road around Kingston or any other major town you know of the chaos that usually happens during [...]

Do you shop in groups?

May 28th, 2016

We are all social beings and Jamaicans have always enjoyed the company of their friends and family. I am sure many people can relate to the fact that they enjoy spending time with their friends especially on shopping trips. Of course, there is always the exception to the rule. Although I enjoy shopping with friends [...]

Buyers Be Careful!

April 12th, 2016

Most consumers are busy people. They rush into supermarkets and wholesales and grab items in a hurry and often don’t take the time to examine the products until they are home. Of course it’s at home that consumers then realize that the product has a flaw. Examine before you Buy Whether you are buying food [...]

Think First! Buy Later!

February 12th, 2016

How many times have you gone shopping and thought you found the perfect item only to be disappointed when you got home? Maybe you discovered that the item was flawed or soiled and so the price you paid for it was much too high. It could also be that the item was simply a luxury [...]

How to avoid ‘Buyers’ Remorse’!

December 28th, 2015

It’s all happened to us after some shopping trips. You get home and examine your purchases and realize that you made a bad decision. Maybe the item was badly damaged and you did not see the damage before or maybe you just realized that it was just not what you expected. Shop Carefully! The worst [...]

Buy Jamaican – Emancipation/Independence dreams!

August 2nd, 2015

On August 1, 1834, the course of Jamaica’s history changed forever. Previously under the dominion of white slave masters, the slaves were finally given their freedom. The dream of freedom was one in which had captured many hearts and led to much bloodshed. Slaves were now given the opportunity to earn a living for their [...]

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