Spring is here and summer is quickly approaching, so I decided to clean out my closet and update my wardrobe. Most of the articles of clothing I purchased were on sale…or were they?
Truth in Advertising?
One of the items I purchased was a very nice St. Johns Bay sweater that had a blue $10 sticker, strategically over what appears to be the original price. To me…this sticker indicated that the sweater was on sale.
Just for kicks, I thought I’d look to see the original price, so I began to peel off that little blue $10 sticker. Low and behold, there was a red sticker, indicating that the article was previously on sale for $20.
Ok…so I then peeled back the $20 sticker and found that the original selling price was….now wait for it…$20.
What!!! The original price was $20? But I thought it was on sale for $20 and now at a real bargain of $10!
I realize that I’ve been out of the retail clothing business for many years, but come on…Back in the good ol’ days when I walked 10 miles to school in knee high snow, up hill, I don’t remember fudging a sale price. Come on…Really? I’ve had customers try to haggle, but never did we fudge a sale price.
If those are the tactics retailers are now employing to gain sales then what a shame. Oh well…It’s the way it is.
Did this discovery make me take the sweater back protesting?
No….
Will I go back and purchase from this retailer again?
Yes…
Really…I don’t find it to be that discouraging, it was just somewhat silly and somewhat discouraging.
Do I believe I received a good deal on the sweater?
Yes…Compared to others of like or lesser quality, I’m happy with my purchase.
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