On 11/13/2011 1:21 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:44:53 -0600, zxcvbob wrote:
>
>> I haven't seen any less than 99¢ per pound, but I really haven't
>> looked much yet. What about you? I have a big one in the freezer
>> that I bought a year ago, but I'll probably need to cook two...
>
> $.79, no extra purchase required.
>
> Free 12lb turkey with purchase of a spiral cut half ham for $2.99/lb
> (ripoff because the ham, should only be $1.99)
>
> Turkey $.59/lb with $35 in purchases (Safeway/Randall's ripoff). Thee
> $35 in groceries will set you back about $13 over just buying them
> someplace else. Just to save $1.45 (on a 12lb turkey).
>
> Most people don't or can't do the math. They just see "Free" or $.59
> and don't think it through.
>
> -sw

Stores do it because they know it works. "Free" is powerful even if it
costs more. I much prefer the stores that don't bother with such
gimmicks including the store ID card "rewards"