Pricing in the real world.

[Bill D]

I can relate with The Fuzz in particular about just going to the gas station ( mine is also generally excellent) in close vicinity.

I concur that it's important to shop conscientiously, beware of false economy/not step over dollars to save pennies, and most significantly,appreciate great customer service with first priority going to those who demonstrate it most.

 

[forestir]

Different pricing can be good. Surely open competition is better than retailers coordinating to gouge customers. Just beware of that, and be sure to compare pricing. The Internet has been a very useful tool to avoid being had.

Prices differ store to store. Walmart has taken that practice to a science, with different prices per store even within the same city depending on nearby competition.

It is bizarre though, that you can buy a car at a lower price from a dealer who has to get the car from the dealer it's bidding against. You'd think there would be some additional costs involved.