| The back to school season in the US has prompted | | | | price in this product. |
| many stores to put their prices down to be more | | | | There are other products, mostly in electronics that |
| competitive and appealing. Walmart and Best Buy | | | | differs in prices. Walmart for example is selling the |
| have recently started to compete with one another | | | | 5.6inch Compaq laptop at $298, whereas Best Buy is |
| for by trimming down prices of range of products | | | | offering it at $299. Both stores offer the same laptops |
| (from laptops, LCD television sets, apparel, baby | | | | and warranty but be mindful that some prices are only |
| products, and others). Especially in school and office | | | | applicable online or in store. |
| supplies, the difference of prices is pretty minimal and | | | | The benefit of this bidding war between both |
| there is an inconsistency to who is offering high and | | | | competitors is that customers will definitely have the |
| low prices. Both companies are also offering gift cards | | | | chance to grab a great bargain. Competition among |
| in different amount. best buy, for instance is giving | | | | retailers is always good for consumers for there is a |
| away free gift cards in $1,000 and $500 worth, while | | | | wide range of options. This is happening not only |
| Walmart is giving free gift cards and gift certificates in | | | | between Best Buy and Walmart, but also with most |
| $250, $500, and $1,000 worth. | | | | retailers who wanted to ride on sales, especially this |
| As for product price comparison, most notable | | | | coming back to school season. Companies that offers |
| differences are in Vizio 37" Class Eco 1080p 60Hz | | | | higher prices always have lower sales by quantity. |
| LCD HDTV and HP - Officejet 901 Ink Cartridge - | | | | There is actually no specific judgment if what |
| Tricolor. | | | | company offers the lowest price. It always depends |
| Best Buy is selling HP - Officejet 901 Ink Cartridge - | | | | on specific products. If you go on shopping, especially |
| Tricolor for $28.99 while Walmart sells the same | | | | online, it is always better to compare prices between |
| product for $27.91. Best Buy price is $1.08 higher the | | | | these two super stores and select the best price. |
| Walmart. On the other hand, Best Buy is selling Vizio | | | | Lastly, before deciding to buy with your own money, |
| 37" Class Eco 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV for $448.95 | | | | check for the free gift card first if you can get one. |
| while Walmart sells the same product with the same | | | | There are lots of free offers, especially for students |
| warranty for $465.35. There is a big difference in of | | | | this coming back to school season. |