Best Buy or Deception?

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AT Best Buy today, I saw a sign that attracted my attention.  My sister is saving up for a Wii so this signage was very interesting to us.  I stopped to look at it and try to find the catch.  I didn't see one.

It looked like an incredible deal.

We almost pounced on it.

Almost.

Until an employee stopped us.  He came right up to us and said, "It's not what you think."  Excuse me?  He went on to explain that you actually have to buy the Wii for $199 and then you got the bundle for $99.96.  A wonderful savings of $15.

Um Excuse me?

I said that that is NOT what the sign indicated. The sign indicates that the bundle that they have rubber-banded together is $99.96.  He said that they knew it was deceptive but they were counting on the customer getting to the check-out and being told that it was $200 more than they thought and just going ahead and buying it.

EXCUSE ME?????

Isn't that just wrong?  I couldn't believe it.  I wanted to try and buy one just to argue with them about False Advertising and get the whole thing for the advertised price.

Here's the picture:

Beware when shopping at Best Buy...it seems that they are out to trick you.  Even according to one of their own employees.

You'll be happy to note that I did not approach management.  I held my tongue, which is no small feat trust me.

I saved my frustration for Wal-Mart...oh let's don't even talk that!

Saving money

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I'm all in favor of saving money especially since we will be paying for a new roof out of our own pockets.  I have tried cutting down on our food budget and have whittled away everything and everything that wasn't absolutely necessary.  Making food from scratch, having a meal plan, sticking to that meal plan, planning a left-over night, and even planning for when you will eat out during the week.

The Left-over night has had a name change thanks to my good friend, Dorothy, and is now called Encore Night!  I love it!  It makes left-overs feel a little more special.  :)

Another way I have been saving money is making my own laundry soap and household cleanser.  I have been making the laundry soap for a while now but didn't realize how much it was saving us until I strolled down the detergent isle and noticed the prices.  Yikes!  I can buy all the ingredients for laundry soap for just around $8, and I can make many batches from each ingredient.  And it goes a long way.  I only use a fraction of what I would use from a store bought detergent!

The household cleanser is great too.  I just use baking soda and an essential oil in a favorite scent and there it is.  It is super cheap and works like a charm.  When I run out, I just have to get under the sink and bring out the box of baking soda...

easey peasey lemon squeezey!!

I have definitely noticed the grocery budget getting smaller and smaller as I don't have to buy these items.  I also think these are a better options because they don't have all the fillers and chemicals. 

As soon as I figure out some more ways to save money on the home front, I'll let you know!  Do you have any tips to share?  Any ways to help a girl out?  Let me know, pretty please?