For months now I have been going to different places to shop for groceries....I do not want to name them specifically. What I have noticed was also pointed out to me by another person too. Now, I just want to check in with the public and find out if you noticed it also....
THE RECESSION AND THE ECONOMY.....CAUSES THINGS TO CHANGE
The manufacturers of products have been seeing a drop off in their sales. That means at their weekly sales meetings, department heads are being asked for ideas to boost sales, profits, and lower expenses. This is not a social meeting...you better come up with something or you will have two problems...
Results:
1. Products are now being offered in identical packaging except it is smaller and holds less.
2. Products are being offered in different type containers. Some of these are designed so that the container looks large, but holds less. Built-in handles and curves look good and function, but hold less. Priced the same too and you get less.
3. Products are either being sold in large containers for a stiff price or two smaller ones for less money but more product. This can get confusing.....I know. That's the idea. To get you to accept or give-in......
4. Buy 5 for $$$ and save...but if you test this, you do not have to buy 5. You can pay the unit price (1) too.
Now, do they tell you or not tell you what they have done or are doing.....
1. Buy two and save. That makes no sense. Spending more does not save you money in the moment.
2. Brand new bottle...Okay, how does that help me..? It helps them sell more though.....
3. 25% more...price stays the same. Cheaper to give product than a price reduction.
4. Easy to grip, use, or pour.....again, keeps your eyes off the price so you don't see what you are getting instead....
The coupon game......
If you have one, that's great. If not, how come they don't give it to you anyway? Same with special offers. If you do not have the discount code, you do not participate in the special offer promotion.....why?
Duplicate products
Some products appear under different names...but essentially they are the same. In the smaller retail drugstores, they make the same product that's famous and they take the store brand and put it next to the product thats theirs and claim...compare to.....and they name to product. Store brand or off brand is cheaper
Be on your toes...wherever you goes...Liters or ounces will throw you off, large convenient displays will throw you off, signs that says ...SAVE...but it could mean in the long run and not on price. Stay.....Smart shopping on....and............. don't get hypnotized when you are walking the aisles....
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