Be Wary of Missing Dollar Signs on Prices While Shopping [Groceries]

There are plenty of clever tricks grocery stores pull to make you think you're getting a deal, but researchers at Cornell University have found one of the strangest: People spend more money when the dollar sign is missing at restaurants, and it seems the same premise is being used by some grocery stores.

Consider this a word of warning, if a price tag is missing the dollar sign or the word dollar, expend a little extra consideration. Find a few more tips related to how supermarkets trick you into spending more over at the Huffington Post. Photo by Carl MiKoy.

How Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More Money | Huffington Post

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