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Getting advertised sale price easier said than done

by Tess Vigeland

Sep 14, 2012

David Segal, a.k.a. The Haggler at the New York Times has a cautionary tale for those looking for great deals.

A woman looks into the window of a store advertising summer sales. Although the sales prices are printed on paper, it may be difficult to actually buy an item on sale.

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