This year I had three items in mind that I could buy from the mall. Went there last Sunday. Ended up being 1 for 3.
One item was a “as seen on TV” thing that the mall store had jacked up the price on it. I actually had approached the register with it in my hand when I saw the price. I turned around and put it back. The older lady at the register asked if there was something wrong. I said “too rich for my blood”. She shook her head and said “Walmart has it for $10 less.”
The second strike was a popular cookbook. The bookstore had sold out and wouldn’t be getting more stock before Christmas.
I swung by Walmart and picked up the ASOTV item. When I got home I ordered the book on Amazon.
I will think twice before I go to the mall again.
“I will think twice before I go to the mall again.”
Your experience mirrors mine. Rarely in stock, often costs more, and I spent more time and effort than the item was worth.