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Sale or fail?

Marketplace tracks sale items at popular stores for more than six months, revealing false discounts and some products that are advertised on big sales days, but are actually cheaper during other times of the year.

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A sign that says "now 50% off" hanging above a clothing rack in a retail store.
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Marketplace tracks sale items at popular stores for more than six months, revealing false discounts and some products that are advertised on big sales days, but are actually cheaper during other times of the year.

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