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12-27-2005, 12:25 AM
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Marked up prices . . .
I spent most of the day sleeping so I didn't actually go to the store but when I checked the J&L website the 'original price' is higher than it used to be.
ex: Tunze Waveboxes have always been 569.99 now they're at $539.99 down from $599.99 - that is one example of many. I am guessing most retail stores in the mall do this as they don't have a website with prices on it directly related to the store. But it makes me angry that they mark them up to give a seemingly higher percentage off. If your only gonna take a smaller percent off then call it that. Love the store but don't like that they are playing their customers. |
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12-27-2005, 12:53 AM
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thats probably just regular suggested price not what they normally sell them for but its still real stupid to do it
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12-27-2005, 04:08 AM
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No actually I wrote down the prices of the 6 items I wanted to buy on Dec 25 and when I logged on this morning EVERY item had a small increase, I don't agree with there policy on one hand but I did still save money on the other hand.
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12-27-2005, 04:18 AM
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If any retailer bumps up the prices and than puts them on sale, it is not only unethical it is illegal.
If any of you purchased goods contact the retailer and they will give you the true discount. If anyone else can confirm this also happened to them we should contact the retailer and let them know what we think. |
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12-27-2005, 04:31 AM
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I noticed an increase in the regular price to but thought that i was just imagining things, i was all prepared to buy stuff online then i decided not to because of this. I would have never thought that would happen with JL its always been so good.
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12-27-2005, 05:14 AM
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12-27-2005, 05:18 AM
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About half the items I purchased, were bumped up approximately 5% in price. I had my list ready for this morning and noticed that the original prices had changed from two days ago.
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12-27-2005, 05:48 AM
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They did reduce many of their prices on stuff by about 5% in Sept/Oct I think. Maybe its an old version of their website??
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12-27-2005, 06:39 AM
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Marked up prices
I finally got around to getting a Tunze 6000 today. All last week it was priced $303 and change on the website. Today it was priced at $319 and discounted to $287 and change. Looks like they changed the price to suggested list and then calculated the discount. It does feel a little misleading. We all like sales but I think its more important to get good service and advice and paying a bit of a premium is worth it. JL is a good store and I will continue to support them.
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12-28-2005, 12:18 AM
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hmmm... this sounds interesting...
i've done the same, listed a few things i've thought about getting along with their corresponding 'regular' prices i did go buy an item i wanted, but never even thought of checking the dollar amounts to see if there were any discrepencies from what i was expecting. after checking my receipt, i have no further constructive comment to make.
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