On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:58:25 -0400, cybercat wrote:

> "Pennyaline" > wrote
>>
>> Linens & Things has already liquidated and closed up in my area. During
>> their clearance sales, there were no bargains. The first thing the store
>> did was raise their regular prices, then "mark down" and "discount"
>> clearance stock.
>
> Ugh. How long ago was that? I wonder if the current economic climate might
> get us some better deals in NC.
>>
>> There is one supermarket here that uses the same strategy during "sales":
>> Albertson's. Mark it up first, then return sale items to the original
>> price.
>>
>
> Such an old, tired, crappy tactic! This is one reason I love Marshall's and
> Macy's. They both have real sales all the time.

i sometimes buy shirts and underwear at a marshall's near me. name brands,
good prices.

your pal,
blake