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Some sales are not a good deal

by kellys on March 23rd, 2007

You know how much I like Baby Center.  However, I am not a big fan of the sales that businesses run that require you to spend a certain amount of money in order to get a certain amount off.  My favorite store, B Moss does this.  I spent $50 the other day and now if I go back on a certain day and spend $50 more, I can get $25 off.  Baby Center has a sale going right now that if you spend a certain amount; you get a certain % off

  • Spend $25, save 5%
  • Spend $50, save 10%
  • Spend $150, Save 15%

 

Personally, I just want ta good deal with a consistant discount no matter how much I buy.  This is just another way to get you to spend a lot more money than you really need to.  So be careful of the type of sale that even the best of stores run.

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3 opinions for Some sales are not a good deal

  • Karen
    Mar 23, 2007 at 6:07 pm

    I got lured into the Gymboree rip off when my DD was first born. We didn’t have much for her and they had a deal where you could buy $50 and get a gift card towards your next purchase. I look at that stuff now and I’m like ‘Why in the world did I do that?’. Thankfully, I have learned my lesson.

    Another thing that really annoys me are the MVP, frequent shopper, etc cards. If you want to give me a sale, then give it to me. Don’t make me have another silly card!!!

  • Revka
    Mar 25, 2007 at 9:48 pm

    I agree with your post in general, but on one occasion I have used this to my advantage. Lane Bryant has a semi-annual sale. That is when I will use their gift check. If I make a $75 purchase, I will receive $25 off. I stock up on necessities and end up paying about 1/3 what I would normally pay for each item. I guess the trick is not to buy just because it’s a “good deal.” Spending money you don’t have for something you don’t need is never a good deal.

  • Annie
    Jun 17, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I prefer some other sites like http://www.BabyDirect.com that have a flat rate shipping and do not require any minimum.

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