70% off, alterations extra
Training 1345 minutes70% discount
“70% off.” A $200 jacket now costs $60, but it is too large. You need a jacket for a trip next week and have a $100 budget.
Training goal: Price the usable item
▶ Play this trainingSituation
1. Alterations cost $50 with no fit guarantee.
- Count only the $60 purchase
- Use the $140 saving to fund alterations
- Count $110 plus fit risk
2. A jacket that fits costs $95 next door without a discount. Return terms are the same.
- Buy both and decide later
- Choose the fitting $95 jacket
- Buy the discounted one for its expensive fabric
3. The discount seller offers $20 alterations, ready in two weeks.
- Keep the $95 option for the trip
- Pay $80 and hope timing works out
- Add $30 for urgency without confirmation
4. Another window advertises an even larger discount. What comes first?
- Compare percentages alone
- Buy only full-price goods
- Write down fit, timing and total cost
What you will learn
- A discount does not credit your account
- Alterations belong in the total
- Timing can outweigh price
Your real-life step
Add every cost needed to make your next discounted purchase usable.
Questions and answers
How do I calculate 70% off?
You pay 30% of the original price. On $200 that is $60 before extras.
How do I assess a sale?
Compare complete costs for suitable alternatives under matching terms.
Should I buy the wrong size?
Only with clear alteration costs, likely results and timing. The discount alone cannot decide it.
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Numbers are illustrative. A game, not financial advice.