The pricing shenanigans at Target could be another reason to blackball them, except so many companies do it. It’s one of the reasons JCPenney failed (see below).
The Black Friday sale at Target is the same as their alleged regular sale price. Target advertises many of its products as on sale. When Black Friday comes along, they put up a new sign with the same price as their usual “sale” price.
They are shifty.
Target is running Black Friday deals that are 100% fake. Zero change in price. Don’t be fooled by the scheme.
Are there any real Black Friday deals? Or are all of the stores doing this?
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I have not verified this claim, but I have discovered on my own that this is done routinely. Do the research before you fall for any sales. Black Friday in particular is a bust.
In an article on Time by Brad Tuttle in 2013, titled, JC Penney Reintroduces Fake Prices (and Lots of Coupons Too, Of Course), Tuttle explains that Americans want to feel they’re getting a bargain. Sale prices are often based on inflated prices.
In early 2012, JC Penney promised the end of “fake prices”—ones that were inflated just so that shoppers could be tricked into thinking the inevitable discounts represented amazing deals. Well, it’s already time to welcome back discounts and inflated prices alike.
Among other reasons, JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson lost his job recently because customers seemed to hate the no-coupons, no-discounting “fair and square” pricing that was a core part of the retailer’s dramatic 2012 makeover. In a new ad, JC Penney is apologizing for the changes made under Johnson. “It’s no secret. Recently, JC Penney changed,” the ad’s voice-over states. “Some changes you liked, and some you didn’t, but what matters from mistakes is what we learn. We learned a very simple thing: to listen to you.”…
There you have it.
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I worked at a discount store as a teen, and before sales, helped put out signs that said, “originally X, now only Y.” Except originally it was always Y. It’s a common retail trick. But I wouldn’t shop at Target unless the price was so low I KNEW was helping them lose money. I want a bankrupted Target, Bud, Disney,… Read more »
I NEVER go there. Ever.
I like it when they RAISE the price on an item, a week before BF and then reduce it to the regular price on sale day. Jokers.
Is it just me or do you remember when black friday deals were ridiculous?
Just bought some ovens. Black Friday deal!!!. Except the price is the same as the MSRP just several hundred off the usual retail price at various applicance sellers.
I know of a number of websites that will increase their prices at once, or slowly in the month or two leading to black Friday. Then for back Friday reduce the price down to about what it was before, sometimes actually having it more expensive. I think the only way to actually get a deal, is to watch market, and… Read more »
Sad part is most consumers are to oblivious to realize this or even care. Macy’s did this for decades also with their constant ‘Buy on Get one 50% off’ nonsense. Bed Bath & Beyond scammed customers with their mailed 20% off coupons. We used to get them almost everyday in the mail. Who would go there and pay their full… Read more »
Penney’s lost me with their clothes when they started to cater to the young crowd. Skinny jeans for males what weigh 130 pounds. They send us a $10 coupon every month now. I go get a free towel.
I thought JC Penney was kaput.