All,
As I am sure in many of your areas, there are lots of big name stores closing down, and I just want everyone to remember that "closeout" prices may not be as good as they seem. I have 2 examples in the last year...
JcPenney's- I have always gotten a great deal at Penney's, even without their $10/10 coupons! But, even a week before closing, some of the prices were still incredibly high! Mine closed during the summer, and as soon as "20%" hit things started flying off the shelves, and I was sitting there thinking.. "These prices suck.." A great example was an ugly chirstmas sweater I noticed.. it was July, and the week before this item was marked down to 60%.. I bought the same item 75% off on black friday..with a coupon! But, the store was basically empty by the time 90% hit.. and people paid way more than they should have..
Sears- I was wiser when our sears started liquidation; it closes in 2 weeks. I knew not to go in until closer to closing.. but, I drive by daily, and took notice of the parking lot (there is a red light out front), and would see people piling outdoor furniture and exercise equipment into their cars.. Day 1 is only 10%.. Sears is ALWAYS on sale. But, it got better...
I strolled in there last weekend to see the pickings.. most of the tools section was empty.. probably sent off to another store. I noticed a beat up garage door opener, on sale for 30% off to $212. Two men were arguing over this beat up box.. I checked online.. SAME ITEM. BRAND NEW. Shipped to your house from Sears.com for $189.
Tldr; Be a smart shopper.. closeout prices are not what they seem!
March 15, 2018 at 08:52PM
