Some Sales Are Not, Really All That
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It's almost an insult to one's consumer intelligence.
For instance, and I won't go into all the reasons I went to the local wal mart this afternoon, but I did.
I got some butter. Same butter in a two pack was like 50 cents more than buying them individually. We're talking about a pound of butter, so a two pack isn't a really big convenience.
Those of us who are concerned with nickels and dimes had better spend them as fast as they can before they're like Confederate money, only worth much less.
It seems like the middle class of the United States has been standing in quicksand while other developed nations with a more reasonable approach to sharing the value of their economies help maintain infrastructure while sustaining the value of human labor.
We've got a bunch of fucking clowns in power who's primary concern is re-election at any cost, and a system that requires these lapdogs to suck dick to get elected. And...we put up with it.
For instance, and I won't go into all the reasons I went to the local wal mart this afternoon, but I did.
I got some butter. Same butter in a two pack was like 50 cents more than buying them individually. We're talking about a pound of butter, so a two pack isn't a really big convenience.
Those of us who are concerned with nickels and dimes had better spend them as fast as they can before they're like Confederate money, only worth much less.
It seems like the middle class of the United States has been standing in quicksand while other developed nations with a more reasonable approach to sharing the value of their economies help maintain infrastructure while sustaining the value of human labor.
We've got a bunch of fucking clowns in power who's primary concern is re-election at any cost, and a system that requires these lapdogs to suck dick to get elected. And...we put up with it.
Temper! Temper!
I'm in also. Come on! Let's get political! It's been a while. Clowns aren't the only people who engage in fornication. It's a little unfair to pick them out and hold them up to ridicule.
I'm in also. Come on! Let's get political! It's been a while. Clowns aren't the only people who engage in fornication. It's a little unfair to pick them out and hold them up to ridicule.
conlejm, that's the one. Sure...an lb. of tobacco for under $30.00 seems like a nice price and a sale is just a way to attract attention to a product so, there's that.
warren, yeah, well...now that I think about the concept of a clown, I think they deserve all the ridicule they get.
Now, a fool, on the other hand, might deserve some leniency.
The key here in the 'political' portion is the value of human life and labor. The pipe community could be seen as a microcosm of the world's economy.
I've seen threads complaining about guys making hand made pipes and asking for more money than the 'critic' deems
conscionable, ferchrissakes.
warren, yeah, well...now that I think about the concept of a clown, I think they deserve all the ridicule they get.
Now, a fool, on the other hand, might deserve some leniency.
The key here in the 'political' portion is the value of human life and labor. The pipe community could be seen as a microcosm of the world's economy.
I've seen threads complaining about guys making hand made pipes and asking for more money than the 'critic' deems
conscionable, ferchrissakes.
I should also note that the brands that trade on quality, heritage, and in some cases domestic manufacturing often exempt themselves and their products from these little retailers' mind games. The only real 'deals' are on the clearance rack.
I would further note that the U.S. consumer spends less on food as a percentage of their income than almost anyone else. We deserve everything we get--whether we're talking outsourcing production to China or a McDonald's on every street corner.
I would further note that the U.S. consumer spends less on food as a percentage of their income than almost anyone else. We deserve everything we get--whether we're talking outsourcing production to China or a McDonald's on every street corner.
It's all about marketing, and tricking the perception of the consumer. Seeing $99.99 on something is easier to swallow than $100.00.
newbroom wrote:
As far as the "sale", yeah, that's pretty lame. It would be better to advertise sales in terms of percent off. At 10% off I might buy a couple pounds. At 1% off?....Nope. I'll pass.
I can't dispute that, but at the same time, I'm not willing to pay the 40% tax rate those countries levy on their citizens to accomplish that.
As far as the "sale", yeah, that's pretty lame. It would be better to advertise sales in terms of percent off. At 10% off I might buy a couple pounds. At 1% off?....Nope. I'll pass.
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