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[febe2]

I used to faithfully do price comparisons, but since covid, I no longer do it and just take whatever is available. I know I'm being over chatged b/c of my monthly bills. 

[Spurt]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@Spurt wrote:

@Tinkerbell3 

I ALWAYS price check....and just a tip....even an Amazon Exec admitted that Amazon does not have the lowest prices, but the consumers assume they do......

One price check I found was "My Grandma's Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake" which was $24.33 at QVC and only $14.99 at Central Market (a speciality Super Market) same ounces and everything....

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@Spurt 

I don't know why people assume that .... figuring they don't have to, right?  

Personally, I enjoy the comparison shopping process ... my sister calls it "the thrill of the hunt".      Stores have sales, promotions, drastic markdowns to free up warehouse space, etc etc.  Lots of reasons to see what an item is selling for in various places.

IMO, one thing people may not be alert to is the sales and promotions out there at the last few weeks of any calendar quarter.    Every publicly-held retail company has to issue their Quarterly Earnings report to Shareholders, so the last few weeks of the quarter often have a major sales push to increase sales for that quarter.  It doesn't necessarily mesh with any holiday, but often it does seem that way.

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@Tinkrbl44 

One reason people think Amazon always has the lowest price is because to grow their business Amazon will beat a competitors sale price, but according to the interview with the Amazon Exec ---they will raise the price on other items to make up for it which the public doesn't realize that's why wise shoppers comparison shop.......but some consumers are a bit naive and assume just because they got a good deal on one thing, Amazon must be the lowest....Smart shoppers look around.... 

[Lipstickdiva]

Always.  No matter where I order from I price compare.

Just last night I was going to place an order for a supplement.  In searching, I found the company's own website was cheaper than anywhere, including Amazon, and they also offer free s/h. 

[MomCat]

I could more understand making purchases in the early days of the shopping networks because they often offered items were more unique, but it's been years since that.  I very seldom place an order with QVC.  As mentioned here, there are plenty of sites that are a better value.  I also never tune in to watch on tv.  That is so boring to me.  I have a lot more ways to have background noise on without the annoying sales hype.      

[lovesrecess]

I only buy from QVC if it is something I cannot find somewhere else. The shipping and return shipping is still a huge reason I don't ever order something if there is any chance it will need to be returned. Still is amazing to me that QVC doesn't feel the need to be competitive with shipping and return charges, which are way out of line with almost every other retailer. I have found several of Valerie's things at the Cracker Barrel gift shop...half the price and no shipping since I could take it home with me.