I was clicking around the other night and noticed an advertisement for a FREE TV with purchase at their stores. I expected to see something pretty cheap, and was surprised to see it was a name brand. I have needed a TV for a while now so I decided to look at this further.
The fine print is what killed me though:
Please allow eight weeks delivery for merchandise redeemed online.
You DON'T ACTUALLY GET THE TV. You get a voucher for a TV -- that you'll get in 8 weeks.
So, as I'm wont to do, I came up with two options if you need new glasses and would love a new TV.
Option 1:
Pearle Vision
$350 for 1 pair of eyeglasses.
Your "Free" Camera Arrives in February (if you remember to redeem your voucher)
Total: $350 (Start taking pictures in February -- in overpriced glasses.)
Option 2:
Online Retailer, for example
www.eyeglasses.com (You can use the code UPS1DAY for free 1 day shipping.)
$120 for 1 pair of eyeglasses.
Order your Canon A470 from Amazon for $93 + $10 shipping (it arrives the day after tomorrow)
Total: $143 (Save over $200 and get the TV this week).
Don’t let these marketers trick you. We are too smart for them.