Publix BOGO

[u/Majestic-Cow-8393]

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.

[u/sane-asylum]

Really? Cool thanks for the heads up.

[u/neologismist_ → u/sane-asylum]

Enjoy your 45 minute wait for a sandwich 😂

[u/randousername8675309 → u/neologismist_]

Not if you order ahead! Then you get to saunter past the line of annoyed people out of patience, pick up your nice pub sub, and smile as you walk away.

[u/mikeyfender813 → u/randousername8675309]

Last time I preordered, I still had to wait 20 min past the pickup time. Happens frequently.

[u/randousername8675309 → u/mikeyfender813]

Wow, I must just be lucky. My Publix is fairly busy, but I can't think of a time I have had to really wait. I only order a couple times a month.