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These Are 7 Major Rip Offs At The Grocery Store

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 01:42 IST
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#2.Individually packaged foods



Package becomes an ultimate selling proposition inspiring impulsive buying behavior, increasing market share and reducing promotional costs. Those with attractive packages with less quantity will cost you more, when compared to products bought in larger quantities.



#3.Bagged salads



Several bagged salads consist of one or more varieties of lettuce and may not include additional vegetables. These bagged salads are advertised as ready to eat and require almost no effort at all in cooking, but it can cost you more and it is not safe to eat.



#4.Pre-cut produce



It is better to stay away from the pre-cut packaged food, for instance cut melons. It is neither eco-friendly nor healthy and it may look like it has more in quantity, but the actual truth is that it contains very less.



#5.Products with new features



A product with attractive package,  innovative features, and advertising  is likely to pull in more customers. And companies know the weakness of customers. Marks said, "Maybe a water bottle with new spout or a diaper with new and innovative closure—anything new and convenient features."



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