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linda-ann
linda-ann Posts: 2,087 Forumite
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Went to get a book yesterday that I saw online for £3.99 when I was passing the shop but instore £7.99:confused:

just ordered it online for £3.99 plus free p&p:j
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  • Rain_is_Insane
    Rain_is_Insane Posts: 496 Forumite
    Most stores offer an incentive to buy online. I.E cheaper prices. It's the way it goes unfortunately.
  • mspig
    mspig Posts: 986 Forumite
    Alot of online stores are in Jersey so that you don't pay tax on them(i know books are tax free), but because of lower costs of the internet side of the business means you get the products for less.

    Just look at the likes of HMV, ASDA, TESCO they all do it - cheaper online to buy something than to purchase it in the shop.
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