WRITING.- Shopping for the best quality and price

Shopping for the Best Quality and Price

Some people see price as more important than quality while others try to buy things that are of good quality and not too expensive. It is often true that better quality items will usually last longer but they usually cost more money. It is a good idea to wait for special discounts to get both the right price and quality. Special discounts are common around the same time as public holidays or celebrations such as Christmas and New Year.

Items which are popular must be bought quickly or it is likely that the shop will run out of stock. Items which are very rarely bought are sometimes lowered in price to encourage customers to buy them and allow for the shop to make space for new stock. Most shops sell similar items. The big superstores may sell things cheaper than smaller shops. 

Not everyone has money to enjoy shopping. It is common for shops to have thieves try to take things without paying. Shops usually have a security tag on their items to stop thieves from taking them without paying at the till. The products with the highest value are more likely to be security tagged. A sales assistant will take off the security tag when the item is paid for by the customer.

Items bought regularly are often on sale or part of a special promotion. It is difficult to get a good deal with luxury items as these are rarely lowered in price. People often buy luxury items in the New Year sale as the sale price can be up to 50% off the original price.

A customer should be careful when paying for goods. Some smaller shops may charge 5% extra for credit card transactions so cash should be used to save money.