By Rita R. Robison
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep?
Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week:
My best: A good price on Christmas gifts from the Gap
I’ve been using guest posts from dealnews.com on my blogs, so when I needed to order some Christmas presents, I decided to check its website to see if I could find some bargains. I found a coupon for the Gap that offered 30 percent off, even on sale items.
I selected a sweatshirt and a sweater for a reduced price. I received free shipping, too.
My worst: Difficulty finding a present for someone on a special diet
I wanted to buy my niece and her husband a coffee basket for a Christmas present. However, I couldn’t find a basket without cookies or crackers. They’re on a special diet that doesn’t include sugar or carbs.
I spent hours looking. Finally, on Amazon.com, I saw that the people who were looking for coffee baskets also shopped for Spanish wine. I decided to order three bottles of the wine from Wine.com.
I was satisfied with the choice. However, it was expensive to ship – $15.65. You couldn’t get free shipping unless your order was $100 or more. So much for freeshipping.com’s listings.
