I've seen stuff like this before. Here is one example:
XXT Fly Rods
The speculation I've seen is that they're just trying to make you think you're getting an awesome deal.
Bass pro comes out with a new line of rods. First time they appear in the catalog for 89.99 it says "Was 139.99". When? They are new. Shouldn't you have to sell some at 139 before you claim they are reduced? At least advertise them for 139??
Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
The two loudest sounds are a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and one that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can generally count on Paul's vote.
I've seen stuff like this before. Here is one example:
XXT Fly Rods
The speculation I've seen is that they're just trying to make you think you're getting an awesome deal.
i don't mean msrp. i mean " Was 139.99" when it was an introduction.
Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
The two loudest sounds are a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and one that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can generally count on Paul's vote.
marketing gimmick to get people to purchase it thinking its a good deal
Creative advertising. New math? Advertising newbie? Sloppy proof reading?
I have been seen at the customer service desk asking questions, at Bass Pro.
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As others have said, it's just a marketing technique to make you feel like you're getting a better deal than you really are. It's a very effective technique and a lot of people fall for it. That's why they do it.
Marketing psychology my friend, some can't let something pass by if there are big red letters that spell SALE above something.
however this is flat out lying and borders on fraud.
Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
The two loudest sounds are a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and one that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can generally count on Paul's vote.
That's why i buy everything from grizzly jig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!