More Regional Pricing Uncovered . . .
I discovered regional pricing today at Autozone. I had been quoted a price on a part at an Autozone in what I will call lowscale city last week. I happened to be in what I will call upscale city today and had some time between appointments, so I went to buy the part and was told it was $99.99 or $24 higher. I said that can't be right, the store in lowscale city had quoted $75.99-- even the store website quoted at this lower price.
A manager or supervisor overheard and started to get involved-- she tried to explain the difference when I said, "You use regional pricing don't you?" Suddenly, the secret was out of the bag . . . she then admitted in very hushed tones the truth. I told her if she wanted the sale, she would need to give the lowscale city store price or I would get it in lowscale city instead.
Guess what price I paid? Yeah, that's right-- lowscale city's price! (Also, see my post, Watch Out! Wal-Mart Uses Geographic Pricing)
Categories: Money Savers, Frugality, Consumerism
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So, I take it you're not the silent majority type. Good approach. The worst that could happen is they say "no" or you go elsewhere. No harm there. Again, voting with your wallet can work.
What we often lose sight of is that businesses have a right to operate in any legal manner they choose. We do too, but we often don't dare break out of the norm.
I think being different is very okay.
Clair
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There are four lessions to be learned here:
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