Fashion Nova didn’t respond to an emailed
request for comment.
FALLING PRICES
On Amazon, it’s common for the online
shopping giant to show a crossed off “list price”
and a lower price it is selling the item for. Don’t
rely on that, says Edgar Dworsky, a consumer
advocate who runs ConsumerWorld.org. He
recommends searching for the item on other
sites to see if there’s an even lower price.
Another tip: use price tracking site
CamelCamelCamel.com, which can show you
how the price has changed over time and let
you know if it has been cheaper.
And be wary of sites that say there’s a limited-
time discount but don’t give you a final date.
That’s a sign it’s just a way to get you to shop.
CONFUSING EMAILS
If you went to an online store, expect to get
an email in your inbox soon. Online stores
use artificial intelligence technology to send
you emails if you browse or add something to
the cart, even if you don’t end up purchasing
anything. Read them carefully — they’re
designed to get you back to shop.
Dworsky has received emails where the subject
line made a promise of offering $10 off or free
shipping, for example, but then the small print
says you have to buy much more to qualify.