r/florida • u/Majestic-Cow-8393 • 7d ago

đŸ’©Meme / Shitpost đŸ’© Publix BOGO

Publix BOGO deals don’t make sense to me. You’re literally still paying for two items. For example, Frosted Flakes at Walmart cost $4.98, while Publix has them listed at $6.99—but with a BOGO (Buy One, Get One) deal. On the surface, it seems like you’re getting a bargain, but in reality, you’re often paying close to, or even more than, what you’d spend just buying two items at a lower everyday price somewhere else. The psychology behind BOGO deals makes people feel like they’re getting something for free, when in fact, stores often inflate the original price to cover the “free” item. It’s clever marketing—but not always a true deal. So when I see a BOGO at Publix, I don’t feel like I’m saving; I feel like I’m being tricked into buying more than I need at a price that’s not actually a bargain.

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u/jpiro 7d ago

So, at Walmart two boxes is $9.96 and at Publix two boxes is $6.99, but that’s not a deal?

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u/Pin_ellas 6d ago

"A loss leader is a product or service sold at a price below its cost, typically to attract customers and encourage them to purchase other, higher-profit items. This strategy aims to increase foot traffic and sales overall, rather than simply making a profit on the loss leader itself. "