Article source for : 10 Shopping Tricks That Stores Hate
January 30, 2007 Consumerist.com "story":http://consumerist.com/consumer/shopping/10-shopping-tricks-that-stores-hate-232498.php
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Stores are always trying to get you to do what they want. But what if you refuse? What if you do what benefits you and not the store? We've put together 10 tips that will help you save money, but probably won't help the store.
# *Buying Loss Leaders and Leaving*
# *Using Credit and Paying it Off on Time*
# *Saying NO to the Extended Warranty*
# *Activating Your Own Phone With A Cell Phone Company* - _You can buy a used phone, or an unlocked phone, for full price and avoid signing a contract. Why They Hate It: Cell phone companies want you to sign a contract. They need you to sign a contract. They burn with desire for you to be under contract with them. Cell phone stores sell 2 year contracts. That's what they sell. Not phones. So get a phone, then call the cell phone company and activate it. No contract needed. They hate that so much._
# *Shopping in the Store But Buying Online* - _Stores are just places where you can look at things you will later purchase for cheaper online. Look at your new laptop. Try it out. Ask questions. Buy online. Why They Hate It: They've paid for a store, the electric bill for the store, the employees to answer your questions, and those nice little plastic bags that they want to put your purchase in. Whoops._
# *Buying 1 When its 2 for $5*
# *Opening A Store Credit Card To Get A Discount, Then Cutting It Up*
# *Using Websites to Track 30 Day Price Guarantees*
# *Buying Seasonal Items at Clearance Prices (For Next Year)*
# *Buy "Accessories" on Ebay Rather Than Paying Huge Markups*
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