Posted by Vhit on 11/28/05 19:49

<uk.media.dvd , Clem Dye , bite@me.com>
<wMHif.6714$0o2.173@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>
<Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:12:44 GMT>

> OK, not a very scientific approach to the research here, but does anyone
> think that Play are starting to get a little expensive, or have I been
> just unlucky with some recent purchases? A couple of examples:
>
> - Phantasm digipack box set: Play £23.99, Asda £14.84
> - Firefly TV series: Play, £23.99, HMV £17.97
>

I stopped using argos a while ago as they got a bit expensive .

It seems a common tactic these days to build up a reputation for being
cheap or reasonable and then gradually increase the price of stuff .

A pc computer game reviewed in computer active ages ago was £5 but argos
was selling it for £15 and having a quick look around some other
electronic items showed a £10 markup was often the case for certain low
priced items .

While argos do sell stuff like freeview boxes at £30 and pretty much the
same price as anywhere else - thats probably only so you dont really
look much at the price of other things and just assume what they charge
must be reasonable .


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