On 08/02/2012 22:03, Mizter T wrote:

Other annoyances are out of date promotional notices (maybe not that
common), or ones that only cover a limited offer but are (mis)placed
near other similar products - e.g. a '2 for 1' offer that only covers
green pesto but isn't all that clear and is too close to the red
pesto. Another common one is the wrong product being restocked in a
shelf space, rendering the shelf price tags wrong.

All good reasons for drawing up one's guard on entering a supermarket
- they're out to get you! (Or rather your dosh.)

While it is generally less of a problem in supermarkets, I get annoyed
with "25% off marked prices" signs when it is not clear whether the
lower of two marked prices is the new price or a base for further
reductions.

eg if it says "was GBP10 now GBP7.50" on a widget label, and "25% off
marked price" on a sign next to it, does that mean the widget is 7.50 or
6.00 (or even 5.00 if you are lucky).

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Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK