What a bargain - for the store. How to avoid fake sale prices...

If you’re a sucker for a sale, you’d better do some homework if you don’t want to be ripped off. ..

Some big name stores have been under scrutiny lately for bogus sale pricing. They slap that red tag on there with the “sale” price which is usually a great deal compared to the “original” or “suggested” price. In some cases, these stores mark the item WAY high first and then lower it to qualify it as a sale item. 

Before you fall for that sale, go ahead and look up the price with an Internet search. Be sure you’ve got the exact product name and model number. It’s a good idea to see what it’s selling for elsewhere or if the manufacturer has a listed price.