I like getting a good deal as much as the next guy, but here's where you really need to know your prices.
Gerry and I have been observing something that seems to be happening alot lately, and that is sneaky packaging/pricing.
We noticed it on bacon last week in one store's flyer where you saw the cost of a pack of bacon being let's say $2.99 and thinking- that's a great deal! But further to looking again, you see the pack of bacon is not for the standard size of 500g but instead 375g. So here is where you need to re-look at things like unit costs/gram comparisons.
Another incident happened today when I saw a 6 pack box of tissues was $3.99 and I had a $1.00 coupon so thought great deal- $2.99
When I got to the store though, we noticed the boxes of tissues were quite a bit smaller than the boxes we had gotten for the same deal before, and at the same store, a few months back.
( 132 tissues per box on left compared to 100 tissues per box on right.
And 792 sheets compared to 600 sheets)
I still took them, but wanted to show you- and let you know- "consumer beware!"
Has anyone else noticed this happening?
Inside The Blog
Popular Posts
Featured Post
Blog Archive
-
▼
2014
(329)
-
▼
March
(40)
- Review: Ethical Bean Coffee
- Phoenix's Hard Rock Cafe
- Easter Baking
- Packing For Arizona!
- The Nestle Cocoa Plan- What Is It?
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Quack and Win C...
- Review: Hanger Jack
- Creating Yourself A Spa Retreat At Home
- Review: Eagle Creek Luggage
- March is National Peanut Month
- Guest Room-Floor Done!
- Update on the Bathroom
- April 21-27th is National Spa Week
- If You Gamble, Do It Responsibly
- First Day of Spring?
- Best Western Fans Are Invited to “Be a Travel Hero...
- March is Quilting Month
- Legrand's Desktop Power and USB Charging Solution
- A Tribute to Dr. Seuss With Great Big Canvas
- Tuesday- March 18th
- Review: A Moment With Terri Jay
- Today's Quick Tips
- Home All Safe and Sound
- Jakey- Having a Morning Snooze
- Today's Quick Tip
- Wednesday- Calgary Visit
- Tuesday in Calgary
- We Arrived! Hello Calgary!
- Sunday March 9
- Did You Remember ?
- Relaxing at Planet Beach Contempo Spa- Calgary, Al...
- Consumers Beware
- Keeping Our Pets Cozy!
- Leave a Message To The World- Video Contest
- How To Save Money On: Your Mortgage
- Legrand's Desktop Power and USB Charging Solution
- Creating The Right Shade of Green For Your St Padd...
- Review: Earth Rated Bags
- Review: Micro Pedi
- Sunday March 2
-
▼
March
(40)
I have noticed this on many products, even Cranberry sauce, the can is much smaller.
ReplyDelete