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4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert

NPRTuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert
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Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.

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Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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What happened

Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. NPR published: 4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.

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