Have you noticed how some of the big retailers have lower selling prices for Orijen and Acana dog food cheaper than we do?
BUT IS IT REALLY CHEAPER?
A lot of retailers no longer offer loyalty schemes. We do! We have also carefully considered our prices so we are competitive , in some instances we are even a few cents cheaper.
Here’s how it works
K9 Essentials Buy 10 bags, get the 11th free:
- What you pay: You pay $110 for 10 bags ($11 per bag).
- What you get: You get 11 bags in total (because the 11th one is free).
- Total cost: You pay $110 for 11 bags.
- Average cost per bag: To find the average cost per bag, divide the total price by the number of bags you get. So, $110 ÷ 11 = $10 per bag.
Other retailers Buy 11 bags at full price:
- What you pay: You pay the full price for all 11 bags.
- What you get: You get 11 bags.
- Total cost: If each bag costs $10, you pay $110 for 11 bags.
- Average cost per bag: Again, your average cost per bag is $10.
Key Comparison:
- Cost: Both options result in you paying $110 for 11 bags.
- Savings: In this case, the total amount spent is the same ($110), and the average cost per bag is also the same ($10). However, the main difference lies in the structure of the promotion:
- In the “Buy 10, get 1 free” deal, you get the 11th bag for free, which could feel like a bonus compared to paying full price for all 11 bags.
- If you just buy 11 bags at full price, you’re not getting anything extra for free, even though the total cost is the same.
So, while the total cost and average cost per bag are identical in both cases ($110 for 11 bags at $10 each), the “Buy 10, get 1 free” deal makes it feel like you’re getting a bonus item, while buying 11 bags at full price means you’re paying for each one without any extras.
Do you want to support those large, multinational retailers that send money out of NZ or your local store with great service who is keeping the bog stores honest?
Read more about our loyalty scheme here.
