Steer clear of the biggest markups
Wine with dinner. Pre-cut veggies. Bottled water.
These are just some of the “retail rip-offs” you should avoid, according to the blog Wallet Pop.
The post , titled “10 huge retail ripoffs you can no longer afford, despite your cravings,” identifies some areas where you’re paying the greatest markup for relatively paltry returns.
There are several of the usual suspects on the list, beyond the three mentioned above: movie popcorn, non-organic produce at organic stores, and brand-name medications.
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