In recent years, the practice of secondhand shopping has increased rapidly. With many shoppers desiring designer clothing, the need to save money and look fashionable has grown. While some prefer to shop in thrift stores, many have turned to clothes-swapping events and secondhand clothing stores. In some cities, the resale market has become a big…
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One of the ways that businesses got customers to switch to online shopping was by offering free shipping. Amazon made it a feature of their Prime membership. But it looks like that feature could be going away very soon. All major carriers, UPS, FedEx, and the US Postal Service, regularly raise their rates. What always…
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You don’t often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost to retrieve, replace, and repair can often be thousands of dollars per store annually. Some companies are…
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If you’ve been shopping in any store recently, it’s likely been a bit frustrating. We still have many supply chain issues, there seem to be fewer people working in the store, and if you ask for help, they usually have no clue. And instead of lying to you, they tell you that straight up…
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The shopping experience has changed so much in recent years. Amazon forced some stores to make changes then the pandemic made many stores change even more. Price matching has become a frequent occurrence. Recently, I’ve stopped at a few big box stores because I need something specific. I checked online to determine which location had…
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Major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard became extremely popular in the 1980s. As time moves forward, many more people have opted to go cashless. Now we have apps to handle transactions. But there still are some who prefer to operate on a cash-only basis. But, it looks like that may soon be a thing…
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Over the weekend, we had our annual sales tax holiday, or tax-free weekend as it’s known to most people. Most families can save a lot of money when shopping for school items. And even if you don’t have kids, there are still ways to save on some things you might need. I usually avoid most…
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Years ago, if you shopped at Circuit City or Comp USA, they’d try to get you to buy the warranty. That’s where they made big money. Today those warranties are just called a protection plan, and while stores still suggest the plan, they aren’t too pushy. Well, yesterday, I was asked if I wanted the…
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For the longest time, I’ve had a problem buying pants. And it’s all caused by the companies that make them. In one trip to the mall, I can come home with pants in three different sizes. But the strangest part is that none of them is my waist size. It’s always been a problem when…
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The way we shop is constantly changing. And while department stores still exist, they aren’t as popular as they used to be. When shopping malls started popping up in the 1960s, many chains moved out of downtown and tried to adapt. But it’s never been the same. And it’s getting worse. Sadly, the reason is…
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