sally wrote:
> insoc wrote in news:1181594104.893922.69560
> @q69g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:
>> Hi. I always wanted to know if it's true that doing shopping in the
>> USA is less/more expensive because of the state.
>
> Depends on the item and store. Some items (e.g., electronics) are
> cheaper in big cities where there is more competition.
Not just more competition but also more sales volume which means that
_they_ get better discounts. You also may find fresher stock.
> Some items
> (e.g., gasoline) are cheaper in the suburbs where the cost of doing
> business (mostly rent and transportation costs) are cheaper. Some
> items (e.g., clothing) cost more in richer areas because that is
> where the money is. Even some department stores will charge
> different prices for the same item at different stores for reasons
> like the above.
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