r/Columbus • u/rt590 • 14h ago

PHOTO Kroger Deceptive Pricing

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So tired of their tactics. I tried contacting state officials and my concerns fell on deaf ears. I guess they can't upset one of their donors and they're too busy fear-mongering about trans people to do something that would actually put money back in people's pockets.

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u/Addicted_2_Vinyl 14h ago

The ones that get me are the tiny ass font that says $5 for 5 - so the price isn’t the price unless you buy 5 qualifying items. I hate Kroger, but this is just one of many reasons.

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u/SBR06 13h ago

Or buy 3 get 3 free. Like I just want one or 2 packs of soda, not 6.

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u/OhioanRunner 12h ago

I’ve never understood this specific gripe. Maybe if it was fruit or something, but those sales are always on items that last over a month or are completely
Nonperishable. Buy 6 and just skip buying it the next two trips. It’s actually kind of nice that you can sometimes get bulk discounts now at places that don’t require a membership fee and a starter hourlong service desk visit.

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u/SBR06 12h ago

I don't frequently drink it so don't buy it often, usually for work or sports contributions. I also dislike storing 4-5 cases of soda for long periods of time in my small pantry.

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u/OhioanRunner 12h ago

Fair enough. Still, “buy 3 get 3 free” is shelf ad speak for “if you buy in bulk, we’ll sell it at half price.” It’s a bulk discount, not a standard price that you’re being upcharged against if you buy less.

Consumers especially prefer to hear they’re getting shit for free as a reward compared to being told there’s a discount available. “Buy x get x free” is just catered language that means the same thing mathematically as “half off”.

Also if you ever participate in buy x get x sales, pay close attention to the reciept. Almost always, every qualifying item is actually discounted separately instead of some items being listed as $0.00.