10 Ways Retailers Trick You Into Spending More

Special Offers

Another way for stores to convince you you’re getting a bargain is to make it look like the price on the label is a special deal you need to snap up before it disappears. Some of the most common “special offers” are: Limited-Time Offers. Another way retailers can get you to buy things that aren’t on your list is to warn that they’re only available at this price “for a limited time.” This creates a sense of urgency that triggers your fear of missing out. It prompts you to reach for your wallet right away rather than let this deal slip through your fingers, even if the sale price isn’t really that big a bargain.