- Brand-Name Clothes:Brand-name clothes have a whopping markup of 500-1000%, explaining that outrageous price tag. If you're a smart shopper, you'll scratch these overpriced designer labels off your list.
- Greeting Cards: Greeting cards have an average markup of 100-200%, making them one of the worst wallet drainers. Consider buying your greeting cards by the box for better value, or better yet, embrace technology and send a free e-card using one of the many providers on the web. Not only are you saving money, you're being green too.
- Jewelry: Would you believe the markup on jewelry is an average 100-200%? Before you pull out the plastic to pay for that expensive tiny gift box, take a moment to ask the gift recipient what they really want. Jewelry may not be it at all, contrary to what advertisers would like us to think.
- Coffee: Are you buying that teacher, co-worker or friend a coffee shop gift card for Christmas? You may want to think again: the markup on coffee is an average 300%, making that gift card a bad value for the money. Instead of resorting to the old standby gift card, think of giving that coffee lover a bag of gourmet coffee and a mug, a far more personal gift at a lower cost and better value.
- Texting: Look for plans that include unlimited texting, particularly for teens who love to send those e-messages, and make sure your teen understands the cost of his or her electronic habit.
- Pre-Cut Produce or Fruit: pre-cut fruit and vegetable items have a 40% markup over their whole items. Save some money and cut the food yourself. You can even put the kids or family to work to make cooking a family affair - and save some money at the same time.
- Restaurant Wine: restaurant wine carries as much as a 300% markup over its store bought counterpart. Save yourself some money and drink water with your meal. You can have that glass of wine when you get home
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written by Clair Bladley Thank you!
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