That ol' Rate Cut, she ain't what she use to be...

Comment #11

JADELottery — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:29:14 GMT

you make a good point about the dollar loosing value. it's one of the signs that a nation's economic power is faltering. the rate at which devalues is also important and seem to suggest the U.S. is not doing so great as an economic power. i guess when the dollars worth is only a penny to other monetary structures, then lawmakers, executives and corporate sponsors of the U.S. government will finally realize they need to REALLY do something about our economic power. none of this namby pamby stock... [ More ]

Comment #10

jim695 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:16:31 GMT

I'm surprised no one has addressed the seemingly deliberate devaluation of the American dollar. As China's dollar becomes stronger and stronger in global markets, one would think this would be a priority in our government's efforts to stave off a looming economic collapse. About a year ago, I stated that gasoline would cost $4.50/ gallon by this summer (2008). We're well on our way to that figure (it was $3.48/ gallon yesterday) with no relief in sight. Since Indiana is the ONLY state i... [ More ]

Comment #9

JADELottery — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:28:13 GMT

Comment #8

justxploring — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:54:24 GMT

Sorry, I type really fast. I wish I could see my posts and edit them!

Comment #7

justxploring — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:53:38 GMT

BTW, if a store has a real sale and then offers the same price after the sale is over, then that's the type of store you should criticize. Putting an ad in the paper "$799 this weekend only" doesn't mean "for the next 2 months or whenever you feel like it." A sale is to increase traffic. You are wrong if you think it's the same as cheating the public. Otherwise every place would always carry the same goods at the same prices and nobody would shop around. When I bought a GPS recently, i... [ More ]

Comment #6

JADELottery — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:45:11 GMT

Comment #5

justxploring — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:50:28 GMT

Just a note here, Jade. Don't always blame the stores or the salespeople. The rebates are usually from the manufacturer. I've mentioned this before, but many years ago I sold cars and someone would get upset if there was a special lease deal or cash back offer one month and it wasn't available the next month when they finally decided to buy. I'm not saying the dealers don't make money, but those rebates come directly from GM, Ford, etc. Once I sold some furniture to a woman who absolutely loved me. I gave her a very fair price, but people always want the cheapest price on the planet. Anyway, I made the mistake of giving her my home number and months later after I didn't even have a job because the store closed, she calls me up and yells at me because she found the stuff for less. I said "maybe they manufacturer is having a close-out and is offering the stores a discount they're passing onto you." I won't take up a lot of space on your blog, but sometimes a person would come back a year later to check out the price on an item he purchased. So, although I am 100% in agreement with you, and rebates have been a pet peeve of mine for years, after being in retail I became a little more sympathetic toward the people (customer service, sales) who are only working slobs like the rest of us.... [ More ]

Comment #4

JADELottery — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:21:36 GMT

I know I am. They've got that bad taste of sneaky, dirty, rotten deal in their minds when they go shopping. I know I do. Now the rebates don't sell products anymore and many are not buying the ridiculous sales pitch. I know I not. A message for you marketing morons, "Here's novel idea. Instead of giving out fake discounts, how about you actually reduce the price of your cheesy wares. Maybe people would actually buy it." I kn... [ More ]

Comment #3

justxploring — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:12:31 GMT

Speaking of fees, just look at all the surcharges on your telephone bill or cell phone bill. I wish they'd call them what they are...tax. When you pay a toll on the highway, it's a road tax, isn't it? Rebates - although I hate them too, I've saved a lot of money. The ones for $10 aren't worth it unless you can claim them online. It's been a while, but I got a lot back for my laptop package in 2005. It was for a free printer, wireless router, and a carrying case. It took a lot of follow... [ More ]

Comment #2

JADELottery — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:35:16 GMT

Maybe outlaw rebate and switch, or rebate and catch. I avoid rebated products like the plague. Better yet, eliminate the INCOME TAX MORONS!!! That would really boost things. Oh, by-the-way, Taxing me and taking my money, then turning around and giving me back the money that was mine to begin with; is NOT a Stimulus Package. It's call Pseudo Relief, you know, it sounds like the real deal, but it ain't. How about regulating FEEs. <b... [ More ]

Comment #1

time*treat — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:13:45 GMT

After a while they will be trying to push on a string.

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