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Free items are paid for by hidden base price hikes

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That generous buy one get one free promotion is almost always a mathematical illusion. Stores quietly inflate the base cost of the original item weeks prior, meaning you are essentially just paying full price for both items while thanking them for the privilege.

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Free items are paid for by hidden base price hikes
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