What’s a scam that’s so normalized that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore?

@mastermind@lemm.ee · 2Y

What’s a scam that’s so normalized that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore?

Corroded · 2Y

Dollar stores. A lot of the time they are profiting by selling you a smaller quantity at a slightly lower price. They target low income communities.

@200ok@lemmy.world · 2Y

Exactly. It’s the opposite of the Costco model.

Absolutely targeted towards people who can’t afford regular sized/priced items, let alone bulk-for-discount.

@Cryophilia@lemmy.world · 2Y

Well nowadays that’s every store. Shrinkflation dude

Corroded · 2Y

Just on a slightly grander scale. I feel like it’s malicious in a different way. Instead of tricking the unaware consumer into thinking they are getting the same product they are getting people to buy what they can now whether it’s due to distance or price

@Fester@lemm.ee · 2Y

At this rate, toothpaste will soon be sold in tiny single-use tubes.

Riskable · edit-2 2Y

Soon? How about now:

https://a.co/d/ef52eEd

@Neve8028@lemm.ee · 2Y

I mean yeah, obviously they’re profitable. It’s the convenience though. Sometimes they have good deals if you don’t want to buy a giant pack of something.

@NightAuthor@beehaw.org · 2Y

Or can’t afford a giant pack, so you get poorer value. Being poor is expensive

@Neve8028@lemm.ee · 2Y

I mean yeah. There are some decent deals sometimes though. The dollar store near me sells name brand dishsoaps and cleaning solutions in normal sized bottles. You just need to be smart about what you get.

jungekatz [comrade/them, undecided] · 2Y

Well they are good for things like cups and all , at least in india !