Economical Buying

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 16, 1914

Economical Buying

MANY people think if a sale is in progress they must go and buy, because things are “on sale;” and off they go, and probably pay more for some articles than the regular price. Unscrupulous dealers, having learned this weakness of human nature, place on the counter articles of various qualities, and put up a card saying, “Your choice for so much.” Doubtless there are a few articles really worth more than the price named. These are soon picked up by the wise purchaser. Those of less experience follow, only to carry away inferior qualities at a high price, thinking, however, they have got a bargain; for did they not buy at the sale?

What shall we do then? Are there no honest dealers, and no really good sales?

Yes, there are both honest dealers and real sales. In every city there are firms which, at the close of the season, desire to reduce their stock, and would rather divide the profits with their customers than carry the goods over to the next season. These sales usually come in January and July, and any one who is a judge of quality can buy at a saving of about one half. The thrifty housekeeper will plan for these opportunities, and save up a few dollars to buy the various summer goods this season for herself and family next year.

Every woman should study fabrics of wearing apparel, and be able to select the kind and quality best suited to her station and business. It is very poor taste to purchase those articles that do not correspond with the rest of the wardrobe, or that are inappropriate for the purpose of the wearer.