Comments on: Suspicious Terms That Ruin Great Deals http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:01:13 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Pondering the Truth Behind “Free” | Realm of Prosperity http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/comment-page-1/#comment-1374 Pondering the Truth Behind “Free” | Realm of Prosperity Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:28:48 +0000 http://www.realmofprosperity.com/?p=1283#comment-1374 [...] into their store and spend money while my shopping trip helped get rid of out-of-season inventory. Like all other sales and discounts, the intent is to get you to shop, which would lead to spending – and “free” does this with [...] [...] into their store and spend money while my shopping trip helped get rid of out-of-season inventory. Like all other sales and discounts, the intent is to get you to shop, which would lead to spending – and “free” does this with [...]

]]> By: How a Friend Lost $1,300 to a Magazine Scam | Realm of Prosperity http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/comment-page-1/#comment-1362 How a Friend Lost $1,300 to a Magazine Scam | Realm of Prosperity Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:30 +0000 http://www.realmofprosperity.com/?p=1283#comment-1362 [...] Avoiding these magazine scams is easily done by becoming a savvy shopper. Most people would think “this is too good to be true”. Aggressive sales tactics play a big part in the success of these bogus [...] [...] Avoiding these magazine scams is easily done by becoming a savvy shopper. Most people would think “this is too good to be true”. Aggressive sales tactics play a big part in the success of these bogus [...]

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance #235: The Cinderella Edition | Well-Heeled, with a mission http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/comment-page-1/#comment-1079 Carnival of Personal Finance #235: The Cinderella Edition | Well-Heeled, with a mission Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:40:23 +0000 http://www.realmofprosperity.com/?p=1283#comment-1079 [...] could look for deals,” Prince Charming said, “although have you to beware of suspicious terms and conditions (Realm of Prosperity).” And Cinderella fell in love with the Prince all over [...] [...] could look for deals,” Prince Charming said, “although have you to beware of suspicious terms and conditions (Realm of Prosperity).” And Cinderella fell in love with the Prince all over [...]

]]> By: Simon Zhen http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 Simon Zhen Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:58:16 +0000 http://www.realmofprosperity.com/?p=1283#comment-1076 Never heard of Groupon but I've certainly seen things marked up just so stores can claim that they are offering even larger discounts. Despicable business practice? Yes. Just don't give them your business! Never heard of Groupon but I’ve certainly seen things marked up just so stores can claim that they are offering even larger discounts.

Despicable business practice? Yes. Just don’t give them your business!

]]> By: Ashley http://www.realmofprosperity.com/2009/12/suspicious-terms-that-ruins-great-deals/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 Ashley Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:14:37 +0000 http://www.realmofprosperity.com/?p=1283#comment-1073 Simon have you ever used Groupon? Something I've noticed with a few of the deals that seem to good to be true is that the prices seem to have been marked up and then dropped back down to make the discount seem much larger than it is. I've noticed some clothing boutiques that do the same thing... the t-shirt is 80% off yet still costs $30! Not a real deal to me. Simon have you ever used Groupon? Something I’ve noticed with a few of the deals that seem to good to be true is that the prices seem to have been marked up and then dropped back down to make the discount seem much larger than it is. I’ve noticed some clothing boutiques that do the same thing… the t-shirt is 80% off yet still costs $30! Not a real deal to me.

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