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How to save at the supermarket

01.02.2016

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See how to escape the "trap" of networks and not put in the cart items did not intend to buy

In addition to patience with the long lines, go to the grocery store requires a lot of left field, after all, is not easy to escape the traps of networks to promote their products and lead the consumer to spend more than planned.

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The organization of the shelves is one of the seduction tricks. At the entrance of the stores, for example, they are usually placed thematic stalls, related to the time of year (summer, beginning of the school year, Christmas, etc.). As the cart is still empty, consumers can end up leading products did not intend to buy.

Another fairly common tactic is to exhibit products soon in the headwaters of the runners - far away, so its like - bringing red stickers or something that signals promotional price. Only that this "promotion" refers only to the regular price of that product, which does not mean it is the cheapest in its class.

The basic necessities such as bread and meat, usually stay in the store background, so that the customer has to go through dozens of shelves with carefully arranged items to bring to your attention. In some networks, products with more affordable prices are arranged in the upper shelves or lower, allowing the center at the time of the consumer's eye, the articles that offer more profits to the company.

In time to pay, more temptations: small stalls next to the box, with magazines, candy, among other items, are the latest attempts to get into the cart.

Escape

With so many appeals by the way, it is difficult for consumers to resist the urge to take longer than necessary to supply the pantry. Check then some tips to escape the traps:

- Do not give up the good old list: it is critical to norteá you to buy what you really need. Consider the promotional leaflets of supermarkets in their region;

- Seeks to do the monthly shopping at once or else just go to the supermarket once a week. The more you go, the greater the chances of carry items per pulse;

- Compare prices is one of the best ways to save, but it requires time and inclination. So avoid going in a hurry or tired;

- Carry a calculator. It is useful to know the unit price of products (remember that not always the most is the most economical);

- Is critical of the deals: ask yourself if the price makes up for and if you are really in need of it;

- Avoid taking children. There is evidence that they influence in their parents' purchasing decisions;

- Inquire with an employee of the supermarket on the periods of promotions.

Source: Idec

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