The dreaded VAT increase

[youngmafbog]

First we had Mcbottle and "The Eybrows" spouting on about how the VAT decrease of 2% would drive the economy forward even though shops were offering 20-30% off or more. (didnt though we are still in recession unlike most other countries)

Now the Shops are at it. Just walked past the cooler in Tescos' Signs saying all in this cabinet at old VAT prices. Since thre was nothing more than £3.5 in it thats a massive saving of 3p. Gawd, I'surprised I wasnt killed in the rush

So do the shops now consider us in the same vein as His Tonyness and Bottler viewing us all as thick ? Was this just another expensive Noo Labour PR exercise ?

[another-view]

As it was only an extra 2.5p in the pound, I don't see the big deal.

[R1Geezer]

they do view us as thick but that's because most of the public are as thick as a black lavy seat! I mean the average IQ is 100 and 50% are thicker than that! I mean why do you think they sell caravans?

[craft1948]

I like caravans.............last measured my IQ was 143

[snags]

''why do you think they sell caravans''

^ lol... now, now R1... where's the logic? ;-p

[ummmm]

lol Geezer :-)

[R1Geezer]

depends on the situation Craft, I like cravans in certain situations, eg when going over a cliff, or perhaps on fire!, yes snags, where is the logic? sorry this is YMB's thread, back "on message" everyone!

[David Black]

Labour nonsense to give the appearance of action where none is undertaken

"Arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic" as the New Labour/Old Labour carpet baggers make their grubby exit

[ludwig]

The government have put the shops in the position of having to p1ss about changing all their pricing etc at just about the worst time, ie over the christmas period, in order to undo what was an expensive and ineffectual Govt policy.
In view of that, many of them have decided not to bother, especially as 2.5% is neither here nor there when they're discounting 50% anyway.
I don't see why they shouldn't try and make something out of it by advertising 'old VAT prices' when that's the case.

[Haggisdj]

I like dags...