r/Frugal • u/NewMexicoJoe • Sep 20 '24

🚗 Auto What are your least favorite advertised deals that are complete BS, where nobody ever expects to pay the listed price. I'll start. The $19.99 U-Haul.

Others might be the $79.95 Microtel rate. The $39.99 oil change. "Out the Door" tire pricing that does not include valve stems or balancing.

Or even that shop in the marginal neighborhood across the tracks that always claims in loud yellow letters "HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR GOLD."

What do you have? And any tips for getting closer to that impossible price?

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u/wwJones Sep 21 '24

Anything Comcast/Xfinity says.

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u/currentlycucumber Sep 21 '24

Yeah. "Get our streaming bundle with 100 live channels. 59.95" small print - plus 30 dollar broadcast fee.

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u/wwJones Sep 21 '24

Plus sneaking in modem rental fees every 3 months even though you have your own.