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Nov. 8th, 2009
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My mind boggles
Nov. 8th, 2009 03:50 pmWhy is there such a massive discrepancy between online prices and high street prices for some items?
I wanted a 16GB USB flash drive. As we wandered through Glasgow yesterday I popped into several places looking for one, and couldn't get one beneath £30 - and prices went up to £45.
Pop on to Amazon and I have a selection of possibilities from £17.
I could understand a premium of £5 for shopping in the high street. But double the cost? WTF?
I wanted a 16GB USB flash drive. As we wandered through Glasgow yesterday I popped into several places looking for one, and couldn't get one beneath £30 - and prices went up to £45.
Pop on to Amazon and I have a selection of possibilities from £17.
I could understand a premium of £5 for shopping in the high street. But double the cost? WTF?