Archive for February, 2010

SALES GIMMICKS THAT ARE MEANT TO ENTICE

February 22nd, 2010 by Info Geek


Were you ever enticed by newspaper advertisements that announce low prices for expensive beauty packages? Flip through the local newspaper and chances are you will come across several adverts that read: 20 slimming sessions for $189, Make-over session for half the original price – Just $49 Limited Period Only, Innovative Gold Mask Facial for $88- usual [...]

CUT YOUR LUNCH EXPENDITURE BY HALF

February 14th, 2010 by Info Geek


Walk into a deli or a café and you will be greeted by a delectable selection of sandwiches and rolls all neatly arranged in the glass display cases. A closer look at the prices will reveal that each sandwich costs about $8 on average, more so when the bread is of the rustic or artisan type [...]

ARE LOYALTY PROGRAMMES WORTH OUR MONEY?

February 4th, 2010 by Info Geek


You order coffee from Gloria Jeans and are issued with a Frequent Sippers Card that allows you to redeem one free regular size drink after 10 punches on the card. You are in a shopping frenzy for shoes at Charles and Keith on one occasion and your $150 purchase entitles you to a 10% discount [...]