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Radio 4,02 Dec 2014,45 mins
Call You and Yours: Are we obsessed with getting the best deal?
You and YoursAvailable for over a year
Is it absolutely necessary to get something for the lowest price? Is it justified when money is tight? Expecting a bargain may make us smarter consumers, but has it stripped us of our decency? Footage of people fighting in supermarkets for discounted TVs has served as a wake-up call for Christmas shoppers. Perhaps you're someone who hates the idea of paying any more than necessary, and devotes time to researching the best price. Maybe you're a business owner or trader, with experience on the receiving end of people who insist on a discount? Or someone who witnessed the chaos of Black Friday? Tell us your stories - email us at youandyours@bbc.co.uk Phone lines open at 11am on Tuesday - 03700 100 444 Presenter: Winifred Robinson Producer: Joel Moors.
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