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Finding Real Deals

Finding Real Deals

Retail discount displays are designed around cognitive biases. Understanding how they work makes it …

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Smarter Spending Habits

Smarter Spending Habits

A short but effective checklist to run through before any non-essential purchase — online or in stor…

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Value vs. Price

Value vs. Price

Run through these questions before any significant purchase to avoid regretting a deal that wasn't r…

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Anchoring, Urgency, and Scarcity: The Psychology Behind Sale Signage
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Anchoring, Urgency, and Scarcity: The Psychology Behind Sale Signage

By Everyday Smart Shopping Editorial Team · 9 min read · Apr 14, 2023

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