Prices Out of Control
Just happened to be looking at the "End of Winter" Sale and one item in particular caught my eye! There is a 40# Propane Cylinder on sale for $81.97, regular price is $156.00! Great sale price?? You...
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Tiger02 wrote:
I believe the OP's intent is more on the fictitious regular price scam than the "sale" price. It pays to shop around.
I would not call it fictitious it is the regular selling price.
I agree they may not sell many at that price but when they do the margin is great. No different than any other retailer.
You may go to the local fast food and get a great deal on the .99 cent burger. But as soon as you order the $1.50 coke and 2.25 fries the fast food wins.
CW's pricing strategy is very typical nothing scandalous at all.
All merchants attempt to lure you in the door with a bargain priced item and hope you buy a more profitable item while you are there.
Basic retail 101.
