When calling a ride with an app like Uber, users are generally told before their ride how much they are going to pay. However, one user on TikTok says that may no longer be the case. In a clip with over 431,000 views as of Sunday, TikTok user @dollfacemcgee warns that the company may have …
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‘The pricing can’t be beat’: Viewers divided after Customer says you should buy car batteries at Costco
In a recent clip on TikTok by user @costcomarkhameast, the spotlight was thrown on the often-overlooked benefits of purchasing car batteries from Costco. But he meant Costco Canada, which got American viewers talking. This video particularly underlines the value found in Kirkland batteries. The TikToker emphasizes the financial savings, unparalleled warranty, and customer service accompanying …
‘They’re gonna pull an Uber’: Man says Wendy’s will start ‘dynamic pricing’ soon. What does it mean?
People are so outraged over Wendy’s proposed dynamic pricing model that they’ve called for a boycott of the fast food burger spot. But Wendy’s CEO says people have it all wrong. TikToker Justin (@0.1percentcoach), who covers financial news, recapped the Wendy’s announcement, saying, “Wendy’s will be price gouging soon.” The Wendy’s CEO announced earlier this …
Here’s What to Know About Wendy’s Surge Pricing
The price of a Frosty may skyrocket in the near future as Wendy’s tests out controversial new surge pricing. Source: Getty Images The recent political climate and global crises in the world have plenty of consumers examining the brands toward which they put their money. Though it’s difficult to say that there’s any ethical consumption …
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‘What is goodwill’s pricing guide?’: Woman finds 2 Rimowa suitcases at her Goodwill for $20
What’s better than finding one Rimowa at the Goodwill? Well, two Rimowas, of course. A woman who found two Rimowa suitcases at a local Goodwill in Downey, Calif. said the discovery had fellow shoppers following her around the store. The aluminum suitcases Madeline found retail for $2,000 a piece, but Rimowa suitcases can cost up …
‘Not you exposing tj maxx’: T.J. Maxx Customer catches store pricing identical products with different price tags. The discrepancy is shocking
A TikToker is calling out T.J. Maxx over pricing discrepancies, leaving bargain shoppers stunned. Efrain Pelayo (@efrainpelayo) recently brought his camera into his local T.J. Maxx store to do some investigating, comparing the prices of items at the front of the shelves to those of the same items shoved to the back. And on multiple …
Home Depot Worker Applauded After Quitting Job During Pricing Dispute With Customer
A Home Depot worker’s rage quitting response to a customer gripe is receiving applause from folks on social media. Source: TikTok | @sheisty_345 A Home Depot Worker is being applauded for quitting after getting into a dispute with a rude customer. Source: TikTok | @sheisty_345 It was 1909 when retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge coined …
Woman “Exposes” Christmas Tree Shop Discount Pricing
A Christmas tree shop showed that the store’s giant closeout discount sale may ultimately be a big scam — multiple items had double price tags. Source: TikTok | @novie0915 Despite its name, Christmas Tree Shops are open year-round and offer a variety of different products that aren’t crafted just for the Yuletide season. The stores …
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‘Now they can easily up the price daily’: Walmart customer shows Walmart’s new digital pricing
Retail giant Walmart is once again making waves on TikTok after a video showcasing the company’s new digital pricing system went viral. In the video, TikToker Sarah (@reallifesarah918) demonstrates the new system in action, showing that the digital tags have begun replacing the traditional ones. @reallifesarah918 I could see where digital would save time and …
Elijah Wood Slammed AMC Theatres’ New Seat Pricing Plan, Saying It Will ‘Penalize People For Lower Income’
Getty Image Movie theaters are still climbing back to where they were before a little once-in-a-century public health crisis began. Lots of people are even seeing non-blockbusters about normal people again (at least if they star Tom Hanks). Still, Regal is shuttering a bunch of theaters. AMC Theatres, meanwhile, is trying out a new pricing …
‘You figure out your financial status buying toothpaste’: Customer calls out Crest vs. Aquafresh pricing gap, sparking debate
A TikToker who goes by Silly (@sillyazz45) on the popular social media platform launched a viral debate on the economics of toothpaste choices. He joked about being from an “Aquafresh” family, after showing off the pricing of “bougie” Crest offerings and other shiny packaging on the shelves of the store he was in. “Boy, you …
Ticketmaster Defends Its Pricing Model As Bruce Springsteen’s Steep Ticket Prices Leave Fans Frustrated
Getty Image Earlier this month, Bruce Springsteen announced the US dates for his 2023 tour with The E-Street Band. The string of dates will kick off in February with a performance in Tampa Bay and continue through mid-April before coming to an end at Newark’s Prudential Center. Fans were excited to get their hands on …