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Shopping
Cost too much/ too little
cost an arm and a leg
the high street stuff’s a complete rip-off
prices are prohibitive
be well beyond smb’s means
have to remorgage one’s house
cost a bomb
quote ridiculous prices
the price was outrageous
pay through the nose for smth
get two articles for the price of one
charge an exorbitant amount of money
be overcharged
be overpriced
be underpriced
be sold at discount prices
offer a huge discount
a worthless object
lower the price by 10%
milk smth for all it’s worth
Shopping habits and types of shops
generally depend on age group and financial situation
choose big supermarkets over convenience stores (local corner shops)
the first choice of preferred shopping venue
a weekly food shop at a supermarket close to home
buy food and vegetables at the organic food store
buy homemade salads at the delicatessen on the corner
be into boutique shopping for fashion clothes and accessories
go to a large shopping mall with a wide range of trendy teenage wear
be not averse to picking up a good bargain at a street market
be in a rush to grab the bargains on offer during the sales
buy handmade stuff at the craft shop
shop at a second-hand shop
enjoy an occasional shopping spree
get what you need for home repairs at the DIY superstore
go to the local car boot sale every Sunday
be a frequent visitor to the buyer’s/flea market
hunt down some bargains in the market
how we use credit cards determines our financial well-being
Avantages of shopping malls
take the idea of customer service into the modern age
offer a range of free services
the destination for shopping, leisure, entertainment and dining
meet the shopping needs of the people who live in the catchment area
designed for shopping convenience
cater to the needs of both local shoppers and tourists
offer an in-house dining experience
first-class public convenience facilities
may regularly host cultural events
combine shopping with leisure
may house a cinema/skating-rink/food court/theme park with rides/waterpark
shoppers have a fun and relaxing experience
make shopping a unique and pleasurable experience
families can turn shopping into a fun outing
careful selection of retailers in terms of quality and variety
may be linked directly to the public transport system
Shopping experience
have a fantastic shopping experience
be bombarded with promotional materials
draw up a shopping list and stick to it
have one’s shopping goals very clearly predetermined
shopping goals become more concrete as the shopping experience progresses
wander along the supermarket’s aisles
customers generally want to have as many options as possible
be a shopaholic
the emergence of what’s being termed in the media as ‘hobby shopping’
men are shopping more as a leisure pursuit these days
go window shopping
shop around for prices
be keen to have the latest fashion
find the hard-sell tactic irritating
find shopping for clothes a tedious and fruitless endeavour
Online shopping
the Internet allows shoppers to buy at will without leaving home
e-commerce revolution
choose online shops over brick-and-mortar shops
put the blame for the rise of debts squarely at the door of the Internet
have a shopping centre in your living room
apply for a credit card online and start shopping straightaway
go on a year-long spending binge
be an avid online shopper
stick with established e-commerce sites
Advantages of big supermarkets
offer good value for money
carry a wider range of stock
offer special discounts, cashback, loyalty cards, sales promotion
undercut traditional convenience stores on a core range of products
price the smaller stores out of the market
no need to pay over the odds for accessibility
get smth free of charge
Ways of paying
in cash
by credit card
by cheque
in several monthly instalments
buy on credit
buy things over a period of time
buy smth outright