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The Bottom Line: Should You Trust The 'Sale' Sign?
Consumer Reports editor Margot Gilman explains how some retailers are manipulating consumers with 'sale' signs.
The Bottom Line: Should You Trust The 'Sale' Sign?
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Posted: 1:55 p.m. EST Nov 27, 2018
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