The seven sins of the marketplace
October 15, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Shopping Issues
CBC TV has a long running show on air called Marketplace, a show that aims to, “Weed out wrongdoing against consumers, and puts pressure on people in power to set things right.” The show is usually pretty darn good offering advice on everything from how not to buy a puppy to how sweepstakes can cost you to new home nightmares and more. However, one episode not to miss is how not to fall prey to the seven sins of the marketplace.
7. Sin of Addition – companies adding on “must haves” when you just need or want to buy one item.
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Questions that save you money each day
March 26, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Consumer Information, finances
When it comes to shopping Americans are pros. They can shop until they drop and then get up and shop some more. Of course we all know there are negative issues related to this mentality. People are in debt, people choose non-necessities over basic needs, and over-consumption is terrible for the environment.
Before you place an item in your cart or on your credit card ask yourself the following questions…
Do I really need this?
Will the item improve my world? My family’s world? How?
Can I live without it?
Am I only buying this item because it’s on sale? Plenty of people buy items …read more
