When is a deal, not a deal?

Over the past few years, we have all been conditioned to believe that cheaper is better. Better than what? That's the question we should be asking.
Everyone wants a good deal when they make a purchase, right? But what if they don't get what they thought they were getting? What if they get something different or inferior? If you go in to buy a Cadillac, you don't walk out with a Prius, right? The Prius is cheaper. It boasts incredible fuel economy. But is it a better deal? We all know it's not the same thing so it can't be. The better deal might be the dealer that sells the Cadillac with lifetime oil changes, or something like that. But the deal revolves around the Cadillac.
I was just today noting a local ad that said one product (the specific product is not the point here) was $1.90. Fine, but three of them are $6.00. If you take a second and do the math, three should come to $5.70. Why if you buy three should they be more? One would think that they should even cost less.
That's another thing we've been conditioned to. The fact that buying in bulk is cheaper. Sure, it's supposed to be, but is it always? It certainly isn't with the product above and it isn't always the case especially in the big box stores. Try me on this and check it yourselves. Look for those contractor packs and then do the math. You'll see, those packs are not always the best deal.
When it comes to remodeling services, how do you know you're getting a good deal? Are you sure the products are the same between contractors? Are you sure the installation quality and the warranties are the same? Are you sure the licensing and insurances are the same so you are covered? There is a lot to look at and all of it is above the bottom line. Comparing at the bottom line is a sure way not to get a good deal.
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