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Life in the USA Public Services I Shopping
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Different Types of Stores
Suppose you're looking for a stereo system. If you want the world's best, and don't care how much it costs, you'd find a small specialty store that sells only the finest brands. They will put together a system to suit your needs. If you wanted a very inexpensive system for your child's room, you might find it in a general discount store, which will offer a few inexpensive brands, none with major brand names. If you wanted a good stereo system for yourself, however, you would have the best selection and prices at a major electronic appliance store. A department store might have a reasonable selection at reasonable prices, but their prices on stereo equipment are higher than those at discount electronics stores, unless they have a sale. It's tough to beat the discount electronics store. The story is different with clothing, however. Here the department stores and some specialty stores offer the best quality. If you buy clothing at a discount store, you'll pay less but the quality will be lower. Next Section: Rent To Own Public Services I: Chapter Home
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