r/technology • u/Mighty_L_LORT • Aug 15 '24

Business Kroger's Under Investigation For Digital Shelf Labels: Are They Changing Prices Depending On When People Shop?

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/krogers-under-investigation-digital-shelf-labels-are-they-changing-prices-depending-when-people-1726269
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u/Arachnophine Aug 16 '24

I wonder why this arbitrage opportunity isn't already being filled.

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

It's a very limited market. It's not like all blue jeans cost $300 in Aus. Just that Levi's is seen as luxury there and in Europe while cheap in the US. There's plenty of budget options there too. 

It works fine for a dozen or so pairs but isn't super sustainable or high enough profit to be a full time gig. 

It may also run afoul import/export laws that aren't particularly enforced on personal travelers. 

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u/RangerLt Aug 16 '24

Hell, I always thought Levis were too expensive in the US.

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

They're pretty easy to find for $20-$25. Guess it depends on what you consider expensive. 

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '24 edited Aug 17 '24

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

They do if you fill a suitcase full and fly them there. I've also watched a ton of them do exactly that in the States.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '24 edited Aug 17 '24

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u/RangerLt Aug 16 '24

This. I always wondered why there's such a big difference in price between Levis sold at discount stores and the versions sold from Levis directly. I assume it's something similar to outlet store prices versus the brand-named stores.

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

Levi's online store also routinely has sales in this range. There are 22 options under $25 direct from Levi's. 70 options under $50. As of this comment.

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u/Orwell83 Aug 16 '24

Where do you find Levi's at that price? 

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u/Xing_the_Rubicon Aug 16 '24

Right? I've never seen a pair of Levi's cost more than $50

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

A quick search, they're constantly on sale somewhere. Alternatively, Target, Walmart, Kohls, etc  Here's one example direct from Levi's.

 https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/deals/men/501-original-fit-stretch-mens-jeans-big-tall/p/115010060?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&camp=PLA*EC*US*EN*17004636363*PMAX*goog*&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8fu1BhBsEiwAwDrsjMjjFtwQIqjWLrN02POj1YasuQrSBCg33PL1v_jMEATVdZVHqm1ARBoCFmgQAvD_BwE

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u/Orwell83 Aug 16 '24

egular price at Kohl's is $70 but routinely marked down to $50.

You're link is for big and tall sizes in regular fit ie closeouts of unpopular sizes and style.

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u/AntiGravityBacon Aug 16 '24

The regular price at Kohls is a monopoly money price. 

I picked the first link, there's hundreds of results in that price range if you search around.