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The irony here is that it's well-documented that the poorest are also generally the least equipped to take advantage of the best deals (online or otherwise). La
by runako 10y ago
The irony here is that it's well-documented that the poorest are also generally the least equipped to take advantage of the best deals (online or otherwise). Lack of a credit card, inability to purchase in bulk ("bulk" to someone with meager financial resources might not appear to be "bulk" to you), no Internet at home, unreliable transportation, are all reasons people are not able to shop online or at places like Costco.
- ZenoArrow 10y agoTraditionally yes, but there are options. If the individual is too poor to have any Internet-capable device (can use free WiFi to buy things, though I recognise this is a security risk unless you're tech savvy) then there are ways to save money through community action (pooling resources to buy in bulk, etc...). It's more a question of organisation and discipline rather than opportunity, though it's certainly harder than only having to rely on your own initiative.
- stcredzero 10y agothere are ways to save money through community action (pooling resources to buy in bulk, etc...). It's more a question of organisation and discipline rather than opportunity, though it's certainly harder than only having to rely on your own initiative. Sounds like a good project to benefit those lower on the socioeconomic ladder.