Paul M. Cook wrote:
> So Albertson's has had this big thing going on - 20% reduction storewide. I
> must admit I was skeptical but they really did lower their prices a bit.
> For a while. As I am a creature of habit I buy the same stuff over and
> over. So I know what their regular prices are on a great many items. Take
> mozarella cheese - Sargento - 1 pound ball. Usually 3.99 often on sale.
> OK, so now the "store price" is 8.99 and they have it "marked down" to 6.99.
> Same with pretty much all I buy. I checked the jarred sauces I buy, the
> Indian curries, the canned meats and beans, the canned tomatoes - all of
> them are sporting sale prices that are higher than what was the store price
> for ages.
>
> So another huge price hike masquerading as a price reduction. I guess they
> figure people won't notice.


They may be right. Some people won't notice. They will look at the sign
that says there is X% off and assume that they are getting a deal.