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Black Friday Sales – gimmick or deal?

December 2nd, 2019

I love getting a deal! I am not alone as most consumers enjoy buying something at a reduced cost and will go to any lengths to ensure that they don’t miss out on a great deal. The problem is of course that you might think that you are getting a deal but you aren’t really [...]

Fashion vs Cost – How to look good for less!

February 10th, 2019

‘What a beautiful outfit. It must have been very expensive.” Have you ever heard those expressions? Well too often people equate outfits that look amazing with a hefty price tag. However that does not always have to be the case. Looking good for less If you like to shop for clothes, and you live in [...]

Big Sales or Big Problems?

December 29th, 2018

The signs are very attractive. They seem to shout at consumers as they pass by that if they miss this deal they will regret it. I must admit I have been drawn into more than one stores with the promise of a deal. But are there really good sales or just lead to problems for [...]

Discounts and sales – Are they really worth it?

August 10th, 2018

If you are like me then you love a good sale. There is a thrill of finding an item that normally would have been out of range that you now can afford. The natural attraction for consumers is to be able to shop without that feeling of guilt afterwards that they had spent too much [...]

Shopping is in the air!

December 6th, 2017

So how do you know it’s the end of the year? It’s not the cooler weather or the closing of schools. The way you know it’s December is to note the increased number of businesses that are offering sales and specials to their customers. Everywhere you go, there are signs that show there are several [...]

Shop Smarter!

November 24th, 2016

I have often noticed that during this time of the year every store advertises that they are offering the best sale. The prices are slashed to 50% according to the sensational headlines which are prominently displayed. If consumers are not careful they could be caught in the trap of buying items that are really not [...]

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