how to be a powerful consumer?

consumer - how to be powerful
China
August 3, 2008 5:27am CST
as the business competition heats up and prices pushes down,how can we to be powerful consumers? from my perspective,there are several tips for u to consider: 1 it pays to change services and brands,consumers in the new economy face more demands on their time and attention than ever before,so they are inclined to make the most familiar choice. 2 don't buy on impulse . 3 sharpen ur bargaining skills. what's ur suggestion?let's share.
5 responses
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
3 Aug 08
Yes. It definitely helps if we are smart when making purchases. I've some info and tips I'd like to share as well. - Study Quality vs. Price. Often times, quality goes down as price does. Try to study the product or service if the Quality justifies the price. - If faced with lots of options (good brands), especially for a big purchase such as electronics/appliance, it would be good to look for feedback. Make a little consensus about each. - Always prioritize those that you need as to those you just want. - Make the most out of your purchase. Seek out all the provider has to offer. Hope that helps as well. Take care.
• China
4 Aug 08
thx for ur suggestion,it really works. seek more relative infor before we take a big purchase. take care.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
5 Aug 08
Hi Dear Just become a WISE CONSUMER, Knows ur Right, and check are u getting values against amount u r paying, u can be powerful and u can chage trends Take care
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
5 Aug 08
I alonline to see when store are going to have their best sales, I also look for any and all cupons that I can use. I have also started shooping for brands that are usualy cheaper or on sale a lot.
@alpha7 (1910)
• France
5 Aug 08
Most people are using Technology to improve their sales and save money these days,cashiers are been replaced by Machines for example(self service),many are changing to solar power,it saves them a lot of money.Some are running 24hrs service,all these are been done just to contiue with what they are doing and make profits,although there are a lot of unemployments,but what do you do about that?
@Ganesh44 (5547)
• India
5 Aug 08
wow gud disucssion raised... Yes 1)Before bugying anything just do a market survey 2)Ask friends for feedback about product ur going to buy 3)Only buy from reputed stores 4)C some inspection authority mark on product like CE or ISI that says product passes quality test Thanku Ganesh