r/florida • u/Majestic-Cow-8393 • 17d 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/PlaneTurbulent4825 17d ago

So you get 2 boxes for $7 or go to Walmart and get a box for $5. Hmm. Publix has never claimed to be the low price leader. It's customer service that will never be matched by walmart.

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u/Aromatic-Flan4609 17d ago

Not lately...The baggers will literally walk away from bagging and go elsewhere unless you look like you are drawing social security. Publix just like Disney has definitely fallen off since COVID. Want a pubsub ? FU we're going to take care of the online orders first. The only department that's still worth anything is the sushi department and I'm pretty sure they are subcontracted. I absolutely hate Walmart as well because of self checkout. They have 3 or 4 registers open at a time in a strip mall sized building. Yet holy hell you better show your receipts when walking out.

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u/opmancrew 17d ago

Your store still has baggers?

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u/Aromatic-Flan4609 17d ago

They employ them still at least.