How can retailers financially justify holiday discounts? Selling a TV for 500 USD instead of 1500 USD?!!?
816135
Yeah, it's sad how much of a profit these people make on this stuff.  Even if they made very little to no profit on items they have on sale, it's not worth a $1000 markup!
762353
I use coupons year-round...groceries, movies, DVD rentals, Dining out, etc.  They usually have an expiry date so I can't wait until holidays.
283937
If you want to buy, it stills a good deal,just beware of sellers with high shipping cost,they are some taking way to muc advantage with that...they suck..but still sometimes you can get a pretty good deal,the best way to find something and not paying high shipping cost is to search first locally,there are sellers that allow local pick up I had found from stollers to furniture,playstations 2,rugs and misc items locally and went and pick them up with no extra cost,and excellent deal I would say (I've got the PS2 for $50 and I went and picked it up and save $15 on shipping charges)if you can not do that always ask for combined shipping on multiple items...\nIF you are selling that is another ticket,ebay just raise their auctions fees, I still dont know how that works but they charge you whatever they want...plus Paypal fees and all that you end up with at least $1 to $4 short after you sell something..again sometimes it is worth it but it is getting way to expensive...\nI hope I helped with this long answer
535930
I was in the islands and it is very important to bargain.  i talked a guy down on a watch from $600 to $175.  everyone out there has the same merchandise, so it is easy to use that fact against them to get a great deal.
876903
I support the decision. Best Buy is a business. And there is more than one religion and holiday celebrated in December. Keeping those two things in mind, this seems to be a simple business decision that ensures all are welcome. In fact, Best Buy is not only a US retailer, but is an international retailer. I would think that cultural awareness would be key. It makes sense to me.
739410
That is up to the seller. Usually they subtract the cost from the marked price and divide that number by the cost to get a margin. That says what they want to mark. But many times they are stuck because of competition and can't charge more than their competitors. Sometimes it is an end of season clearance and they will mark a price that will (hopefully) cover their costs.Other times they mark a loss-leader price that is intended to get you into the store to buy something very cheap and hopefully stay and buy other items that are not low-priced.
759069
It's their product......from their company.....yet they can't set their own price?\n\nSo that means if I want to buy something from you....and you want $20 bucks and I only want to pay $5....that means you must sell it to me for $5....cause I want it for that.\n\nDon't go into the field of business as you have no clue how it works.
342618
Online Stores like Amazon don't charge Salestax, free shipping  for >$25 and good return policies and procedures. Additionally their mail-in-rebates are more reliable. Prices are competitive and matches their own price if the price of the good purchased goes down. Some lazy bum like me don't move out of the couch instead prefer to purchase thru online for standard goods
298045
I always price a little higher and let them negotiate me down...that way they are getting a "deal" and so am I because that was figured that in to start with.  Don't charge a whole bunch for clothing items - they just don't sell very well unless they are new and still have tags on.  And, the bigger the sale, the more customers, so go in with a couple of other people and do it together.  Sell sodas, homemade cookies, coffee in the morning...let the kids make the profits from those things, etc.  It turns out really good that way.  Sometimes enough to take a vacation on =)
771248
u want a flatscreen or an lcd? ... anyway, newegg.com has some good deals .. ive seen 19" on sale for around 200 sometimes ..\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116014\n\n.
712282
That's no bargain...so purchase independently or tell him about it.  Maybe they are being raked over the coals..so to speak.
75045
If you can, try and buy your computer locally..You will save on the shipping charges, and insurance..I bought my last two computers, at staples..If you watch your local flyers, and newspaper ads, most of the time, you will catch a good sale, and could save hundreds of dollars..Also, look for rebates, that you can send to the manufacturer of the computer..Good Luck..
1173614
i know it is cheaper to buy in the usa but consider the cost of shipping and warranty, but if you like a 19" lcd monitor it cost only Php 16,500 abrand new one with one year warranty jsut email this add, i'm sure they can give you a good deal optinex8@yahoo.com.ph, try it good luck
358616
If you are a student, you can get a major price break. As far as finding it legally cheaper if you are not a student, I cannot help you.\n\nStudent Discount Sites:\n\nhttp://www.campustech.com\nhttp://www.academicsuperstore.com/
77609
It is a marketing trick. Psychologically people will feel that something that is 29.99 is way cheaper than 30.00.
1843
Hey man, that sounds like a plan to me. Just make sure you get to the video-store early on the 24th otherwise your're gonna be stuck watching some made-for-cable crap that's the only thing left on the shelves.\n\nAlso make sure that you at least call your family.
316966
Ohhhhhhh...that would be my dream.  I would love to tell people not to buy s*** if they are just going to return it anyways!  I work somewhere where people bring back things after 5 years and expect the original selling price.  And by the way, that policy is changing in a lot of places.