Thanyaburi Mac Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I just sent this note to the Klong 7 branch, now to see how they respond. Mac I went to this store today, Thursday 1 October. Amongst other items, I was going to buy a few packages of FINELINE Fabric Softener in the 700 ML package. I noted the pricing: -- one pack is baht 15. -- three packs bundled together is baht 47.50! -- So I bought three (3) single packages for baht 45. In many stores that I've been to if you buy a "bulk pack" there is a discount. Not so at LOTUS I guess. In the future I will be extra careful at TESCO-LOTUS to check the bulk pricing versus individual packs. Mac Klong 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namoo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Yeh gotta watch those 2 baht ripoffs Think I would end up paying the 2 baht just so I don't need to reach to the shelf 3 times when it could be done once Edited October 1, 2009 by webfact Full quote removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Yeh gotta watch those 2 baht ripoffs Think I would end up paying the 2 baht just so I don't need to reach to the shelf 3 times when it could be done once Nah, it's the "principle" of the thing, or it's probably more likely to just be that the folks at Klong 7 slept through the multiplication class in 4th grade. Or, is this pricing on this particular item across the board in other branches?? Hmmm, might check the Klong 3 branch tomorrow. Besides, that baht 2 mounts up after a bit of dirty laundry, soon approaches the cost of a small bottle of Singha. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namoo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 might check the Klong 3 branch tomorrow. Don't lose too much sleep over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The extra 2.5 baht is to pay for the extra packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I wish just once somebody would be honest and tell it like it is. It is nothing to do with the principle of the thing it is all to do with the money. BE HONEST!!! 2.5 baht isn't worth the time and effort taken to type out the "Complaint " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not just Tescos. I went into a local supermarket in town. I was going to buy a double pack of colgate, and saw that 2 single packs were cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 classic example of store ripoff ( lotus) we bought a 5 piece bed set ( sheets and pillow cases) as the package said we got home, found 2 sheets, 2 pillow cases. complained the next time we were there, their story, the piece of cardboard packing was the 5th item in the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogoso Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 It's not Tesco, it's not Thailand, it's worldwide. You drop into Kroger in Cincinatti or Longos in Toronto, or Le Grande Marche In St. Maarten you can see examples of the same thing. The price per unit is listed in our grocery stores. You can compare and quite often the larger containers are costier per unit (ounce,lb. whatever) than the same item different size. Thats why you need to be an educated consumer or don't give a rats butt what it costs just grab it off the shelf and take it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Maybe when they first throw 3 together for a certain price the cost of the single unit was higher, that would explain the buy 3 for a lower price deal. So then the buy 3 for a certain price does not work, the product is still not selling, so they lower the price of the single units to sell, the 3 packs are already parcelled up at the old price, and unpacking them is not worth the bother, they are not ripping you off, in fact you are now getting a better deal, because before prices were higher, and to get a lower price you had to buy 3, now you can buy an individual purchase cheaper . Eventually the 3 packs will not sell and they will be split into single units and priced accordingly, at the lower price, all good for the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hippo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) It's not Tesco, it's not Thailand, I remember seeing on the Blackpool (UK) seafront a stall selling sticks of Blackpool rock - 9p each or 10 for £1. Most people bought the '10 for £1' pack! Edited October 1, 2009 by mr_hippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetaroi Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'm sorry, but I think this is a dumb thread. The OP acts as if there is some rule that buying in quantity is supposed to be cheaper. There is no such rule. It's the way some stores get you to buy more, but it's just a sales technique. Thank you at least for not saying it was a scam or rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Used to be the same with Chang beer in Carrefour. Before the latest price increases for tax I remember a 24 bottle crate selling for 480 Baht while individual bottles sold at 19 Baht. I guess you were paying 1 Baht/bottle for the convenience of having the box!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newguy70 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have been a few times, it's a chain store like "Walmart". I clearly pointed this out to the wife the first time we went (regarding bulk pricing, price comparison when shopping, etc), you get what you pay for [specially in the case of Tecso, Big C or a Walmart] it's is all very poor quality. Really do not see how anyone can have a complaint when it is priced; As you did make an assumption (Most of us have made the same mistake in the past when making a purchase of some sort, on some product. Live , and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its not only Thailand. Go to Europe, USA or Canada. You will find that too. Specially in the so called "first world countries" and there even on a greater scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbullman1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) As you correctly say it's not just the Tesco/Lotus over here that have increased their prices but it's Supermarkets all over Thailand and all over the world in general. They put the prices on the items that we require, and we have to pay that asking price, if not then don't even consider purchasing it. It's called Price on demand. It's as simple as that in a nut-shell. Edited October 2, 2009 by Pitbullman1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayjayjay Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeh gotta watch those 2 baht ripoffs Think I would end up paying the 2 baht just so I don't need to reach to the shelf 3 times when it could be done once Nah, it's the "principle" of the thing, or it's probably more likely to just be that the folks at Klong 7 slept through the multiplication class in 4th grade. Or, is this pricing on this particular item across the board in other branches?? Hmmm, might check the Klong 3 branch tomorrow. Besides, that baht 2 mounts up after a bit of dirty laundry, soon approaches the cost of a small bottle of Singha. Mac I learnt years ago any company with PLC attached was void of principle, and yet again, you could say they've got principles in this case ie. helping the small guy!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) What a load of nonsense in this thread. Of course it was a rip off. Of course you should pay less per item when you buy in bulk. The excuse of "the price has changed" merely highlights the stores inability/laziness/unwillingness to re-price their stock. Call it "mai pen rai" if you like. Fortunately, I can do mental arithmetic so when I see something stupid like this: ...I buy two of the smaller items and save 16 baht. Edited October 2, 2009 by JetsetBkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm sorry, but I think this is a dumb thread.The OP acts as if there is some rule that buying in quantity is supposed to be cheaper. There is no such rule. It's the way some stores get you to buy more, but it's just a sales technique. Thank you at least for not saying it was a scam or rip-off. Well I see that is may be a screw up in the way the teller priced them in / the way the software handled it. For example, instead of running each one at a time passed the scanner, she probably scanned one then keyed in x 3. I doubt it was intentional by the retailer, more likely a problem with the way it was entered vis-a-vis the internal pricing system not set up to handle the sale prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 The same thing happens in wholesalers. Just walk along the shelves and you see it all the time. Refill soft plastic packs sitting next to the cheaper same size item in spray bottles. So called promotion products with not so free “free gift” priced higher than the non promotion item. The list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Nah, it's the "principle" of the thing, or it's probably more likely to just be that the folks at Klong 7 slept through the multiplication class in 4th grade. Probably true. If you buy things at a minimart (for example), more often than not you will experience that the folks there need a calculator to add up your shopping. 'How much is 25 and 10 again..?' --> Unbelievable! Edited October 2, 2009 by 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyride Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 classic example of store ripoff ( lotus)we bought a 5 piece bed set ( sheets and pillow cases) as the package said we got home, found 2 sheets, 2 pillow cases. complained the next time we were there, their story, the piece of cardboard packing was the 5th item in the package Where else but Thailand? I bet they were serious too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakkonhhom Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its not only Thailand. Go to Europe, USA or Canada. You will find that too.Specially in the so called "first world countries" and there even on a greater scale. nOT IS USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I just sent this note to the Klong 7 branch, now to see how they respond.Mac I went to this store today, Thursday 1 October. Amongst other items, I was going to buy a few packages of FINELINE Fabric Softener in the 700 ML package. I noted the pricing: -- one pack is baht 15. -- three packs bundled together is baht 47.50! -- So I bought three (3) single packages for baht 45. In many stores that I've been to if you buy a "bulk pack" there is a discount. Not so at LOTUS I guess. In the future I will be extra careful at TESCO-LOTUS to check the bulk pricing versus individual packs. Mac Klong 10 Same thing in all their branches, if you buy a two pack of orange juice it costs 4 baht more than buying them single, (no logic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseCannon Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its not only Thailand. Go to Europe, USA or Canada. You will find that too.Specially in the so called "first world countries" and there even on a greater scale. Standard practice in Australian supermarkets - Woolworths, Coles etc. - they all do it. No, not a Thai thing - imported by the major supermarket chains. This has been happening for years - surprised that so many people here are unaware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Someone please tell me that this thread is a wind up.....please!!!! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Someone please tell me that thisthread is a wind up.....please!!!! Will This thread is a wind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Its not only Thailand. Go to Europe, USA or Canada. You will find that too.Specially in the so called "first world countries" and there even on a greater scale. Total Rubbish! It is against the law in Britain to price goods and attempt to sell them in this way. I think you will find the same goes for the USA. The big Supermarket names in Britain have all been heavily clobbered in the past couple of years just for making mistakes on pricing! The big names know that they will get away with breaking or bending any rules in developing countries; that is if there are any rules to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My wife always checks the bill when we have paid ,you would be suprised at the number of items that have been overcharged,she has made numerous complaints ,also charging twice for an item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceshipcrew Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Pricing is a big mess here, I usually go to Carrefour where at least you get the product free if the cashregister charges more then the mentioned price. I solved this by taking a CDwriter and note the mentioned prices on a corner of the package, so when checking out easy to check. About 1 ouf 20 items has a different price in the computer, usually higher. If lower I keep my mouth shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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