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[Bookplate]

I was just looking at a pair of clearance boots for $52.12 on this free shipping day. The video has the host saying they were (then) on a "clearance sale" price of $46.91.  They do like to play games with the prices.

[ellaphant]

Free shipping is marketing ploy. The price is always manipulated to cover S&H

[Kachina624]

@ellaphant    How do you explain the fact that I just bought a piece of jewelry that has been the same price for months but I saved $5.50 on shipping today?  Also got a 10% rebate on Mr. Rebates.

[Etoile308]

I had an item drop $20 on its price on free shipping day yesterday.

[Janey2]

I purchased a blouse yesterday that I have been considering for a few weeks. The blouse was the same price as it has always been, nothing changed.

[frenchie]

To me it seems they drop the price to rid of some inventory then put it back up. Another thing I see is clearance sale price which is less than plain clearance price. I bought a Denim & Co. shirt today for $21 not planning to but new inventory is ridiculous. A new piece in my closet makes me happy. 

[rockygems123]

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@ellaphant wrote:

Free shipping is marketing ploy. The price is always manipulated to cover S&H

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@ellaphant 

No it isn't.

[Hemi 659]

I haven't seen an increase in the price in items I'm interested in. One item was $30 less than Amazon yesterday and the other item I purchased this weekend was a better deal here than elsewhere. Plus no shipping fee.  

unfortunately, most places change their prices on items frequently. 

[rms1954]

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@Bookplate wrote:

I was just looking at a pair of clearance boots for $52.12 on this free shipping day. The video has the host saying they were (then) on a "clearance sale" price of $46.91.  They do like to play games with the prices.

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Videos do not reflect current information.  "Previously recorded videos may contain expired pricing, exclusivity claims, or promotional offers. "

[ellaphant]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

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@ellaphant wrote:

Free shipping is marketing ploy. The price is always manipulated to cover S&H

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@ellaphant 

No it isn't.

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@rockygems123 wrote:

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@ellaphant wrote:

Free shipping is marketing ploy. The price is always manipulated to cover S&H

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@ellaphant 

No it isn't.

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Sure it is. Some prices are set to be dropped . Others are marked up.

Talk to people in retail how " sales" are structured.