I was reminded today how often we forget to compare prices on some things, even when price comparison can really give you more value for your money. Sure, we compare prices on big ticket items, such as an appliance, as we should, but what about for the smaller things that can add up.
Here are a couple of examples to show you what I mean.
Let us say that you want to see the latest hit movie. You might not think to compare prices. A movie is a movie right? You know that both of the local theaters charge basically the same amounts, so what is there to compare? Well, a lot. One theater for example doesn’t charge for anyone under four, while the other charges for ages two and up. So, this might apply to you.
Both movie houses charge lower prices for matinees or special events, and you could save that way. Also, if you buy your passes at the local town hall for one of the theaters, you can get the tickets for only $7 each, instead of the normal $10.50. Buying tickets online will cost you an extra $1 per ticket. So you see, there are a lot of different ways to compare prices.
Here is another example, going out for ice cream. One local place we found only charges $1 per cone, the least expensive around. It is only about five minutes away from a popular ice cream spot that charges $3.50 per cone.
Other items that we usually don’t think about price comparison include magazines (discount online web sites), home improvement materials, family entertainment, and electronic equipment.
The point is that many things that we think can’t be price compared aren’t set in stone. So it really pays to do your research to get the best prices.