Are You A Smart Shopper?

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Which is best to buy generic? Can you use that coupon? Where can the best deals be found? As you answer these questions see where you score as a smart shopper! Can you beat the best shopper? Or the worst? Find out with Smart Shopper Quiz.
Imagine you're off for a day of shopping. First you must plan your trip. Then do it!

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1.

Which is a good generic buy while at the grocery store?
- A.
  
  Cereals
- B.
  
  Milk Organic
- C.
  
  Pasta
- D.
  
  Condiments
- E.
  
  All the Above
Correct Answer
E. All the Above

Explanation
All the options mentioned (cereals, milk organic, pasta, and condiments) are good generic buys while at the grocery store. This means that all of these items are commonly purchased and can be used in various meals and recipes. By selecting "All the Above," it indicates that all of these options are recommended for purchase.

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Buy One Get One Free deals are always a good choice.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Some BOGOs are priced so that the first one is high priced thus making it more like Buy One Get One 50% OFF. Not always a good deal. Did you need the second?

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Your local store is selling an item 2 for $10. Should you buy one for $7.50 or the 2 at the sale price?
- A.
  
  If I need 2 of these then I'll buy it at the sale price.
- B.
  
  I don't need either. So I will buy both!
- C.
  
  I only need one so I will buy both.
Correct Answer
A. If I need 2 of these then I'll buy it at the sale price.

Explanation
If you cannot use both then only get one, especially when it comes to food otherwise the other goes to waste. So does your money.

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Buying Magazines off the rack is the best way to buy them!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You can get most of your magazines in FREE Subscription forms from various sites including http://bit.ly/samplecenter

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When making a big purchase I should...
- A.
  
  Always buy what has the most features!
- B.
  
  Research carefully customer reviews and product quality.
- C.
  
  Buy what the sales person recommends I get.
- D.
  
  Close my eyes and pick one.
Correct Answer
B. Research carefully customer reviews and product quality.

Explanation
Sales People tend to recommend the most expensive or what gets them the most kick-back. The most features can also mean the most bugs to work out. And well, we won't address the last choice that is your call.

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The Organic Version of my favorite whatever is the same price as the Non-Organic so shouldn't I just pay for it and live healthier? Or should I...
- A.
  
  Compare the ounces of the Organic to the Non-Organic.
- B.
  
  Check if there is any artificial stuff in the Organic.
- C.
  
  Compare the price of the Organic to other Non-Organic choices.
Correct Answer
A. Compare the ounces of the Organic to the Non-Organic.

Explanation
A lot of manufacturers will charge you more per ounce but not tell you. Instead they slip it into a lower ounce box and try to pass it off as the same price.

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I just had the worst day ever! A bit of shopping is the perfect thing to cheer me up!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Shopping while feeling guilty or sad is a sure fire way to end up spending more on impulse items then needed items.

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Shopping at my local store that has a rewards program is the best idea because...
- A.
  
  I will get rewards that give me money back.
- B.
  
  I have loyalty to a dedicated store.
- C.
  
  I should definitely not shop higher prices for low rewards.
- D.
  
  I should consider the prices compared to other stores and the rewards that my local store offers.
Correct Answer
D. I should consider the prices compared to other stores and the rewards that my local store offers.

Explanation
Often a store has a rewards program because they have higher prices and have to lure their customers in. Also this is a competition based market, there is usually little to no reward for loyalty.

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Are You A Smart Shopper?

Which is a good generic buy while at the grocery store?

Buy One Get One Free deals are always a good choice.

Your local store is selling an item 2 for $10. Should you buy one for $7.50 or the 2 at the sale price?

Buying Magazines off the rack is the best way to buy them!

When making a big purchase I should...

The Organic Version of my favorite whatever is the same price as the Non-Organic so shouldn't I just pay for it and live healthier? Or should I...

I just had the worst day ever! A bit of shopping is the perfect thing to cheer me up!

Shopping at my local store that has a rewards program is the best idea because...