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On Friday, June 30, 2017 at 2:25:24 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> On 6/30/2017 12:42 PM, wrote:
> >
> >
http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrin...UED?li=BBnb7Kz
> >
> > I have to say, I hadn't heard about the scams regarding honey, olive oil, or eggs. Most of the others I already knew.
> >
> > And #15 isn't MY experience - if I only want one instead of 10 for $10, I pay only $1. If that isn't the case, they make that clear before I buy.

>
> #15 isn't in my experience, either. I don't have a problem being
> scammed by any of that stuff. I certainly know BOGO doesn't mean you
> have to buy TWO. Get one for half price. You definitely don't have to
> buy 10 of whatever. I don't buy pre-cut produce. I prefer fresh and
> cut it at home. That's what I have knives for.
>
> I don't use olive oil for every little thing so I don't worry about what
> it being "cut" with other oils.
>
> I tend to stick to my shopping list. As for everything eye level on the
> shelf influencing me... nope. Many items I purchase are below or above
> eye level. Took me a while to find the pearled barley because I had to
> stoop to find it. LOL Ditto jarred artichoke bottoms, placed slightly
> above my head.
>
> These articles you post are always a tad strange.
>
> Jill


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Cindy Hamilton