They go with the psychological of the typical person not putting together the dupe. That is like the grocery store raising the price of an item then putting it on sale. The typical coupon the cost of what the manufacturer wants to make on an item is already included in the price.
 azzow2
                                                
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                                                Dec 20, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    azzow2
                                                
                                                Level 9
                                                Dec 20, 2018                                            
                                        Exactly..lol..I wanted a "free" pink pussy hat..shipping was $18.99..for a 1oz "free" hat..Lolololololololol.
 Charlene
                                                
                                                Level 9
                                                Dec 20, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    Charlene
                                                
                                                Level 9
                                                Dec 20, 2018                                            
                                        I'll knit you one for real free, Charlene! Seriously...
@thinktwice thanks but not needed..it really wouldn't work in winter for Boston..