Jumbo electronics - Sale
Sale in Jumbo caught my attention in today's GT's edition. It says 50% off from Feb 26 to March 18, 2009. What I could not digest is that almost a month ago we (me n my sweetie) bought LG LCD Tv 32" from Jumbo in Souq Asiri with free wall bracket. The original price was written Qar 2550/- or Qar 2500/- whereas after discount we took it to home for Qar 2050/-. Wall bracket was given to us free of charge but it was not available at that time so we took that from them after 3 weeks. But in today's edition I dont see 50% reduction instead it is increas. Check the first row of ad with the fourth item. It says Old price - Qar 3300/- & new reduced price is Qar 2599/-. What you guys n gals have to say on this. I was actually waiting for this sale to buy a fax machine with copier + scanner for office which Jumbo salesman in City Center promised would almost reduce to half. Now we really need to see if he was not talking nonsense :)
It is always the case. Authorised dealers in the middle east generally have prices higher than the same product available at a carrefour, geant, etc.
Infact during their sales (authorised dealers), the prices are not better than those offered at carrefour generally.
Now you know :-)
Plain and simple business maneuvering, that is if compared to your recent purchased.
and if u what u say is true, i strongly suggest that u wait till the SALE is OVER !
:P
Ohh great i shall rush and buy one JUMBO (Elephant) for my self....:)
hi frend,
this example you gave does not apply to jumbo electronics but to all those who are pubishing "sales / Promotional offers"
they really dont make Loss rather sometimes make good money out of it
the main thing is to catch mob mentality as publicity will gather crowd
example:- snowhite and lulu etc.. are offering a pack of three shirts and two shoes....for a good price....whereas if you study the market and compare the prices...we are actually paying for both ..and high someties but never less