What is the difference between a "50% discount" or a "buy one take one" notice at the mall?

Question

"SALE" today at the mall. Shop now to get discounts.

Answer 1

Well.. both the ads mean the same.. But In 50% discount u are given the half price and also the choice to buy just 'ONE'..

And In "buy one get one".. You are given the half price but forced to buy 'TWO'.. !!!

Answer 2

It's the same based on pricing. 50% discount means you have to buy (1) items half the original/full price. "Buy one take one" means you have buy (1) items with the original/full price of it and get (1) free items. But of course, be careful with "buy one take one" items, some of it have damages. And in case of food sales, always check for the expiration date.

Answer 3

Well, 50% discount means you are buying one item for half off.

Buy one take one, means you are getting one item free after buying the first.

So the difference is, you get 1 item for half off, or you get two items at the full price. So if you only need one of those items, "buy one take one" really isn't something to be interested in. Unless you want to sell the second on ebay. ;)

Answer 4

First of all they mark up the price and put a 50% discount tag on it at Christmas sales time so its really the same price anyway, nothing is free , its all advertising smoke and mirrors.