Perhaps irrationally, our readers assume that chain store employees are supposed to read sale signs before posting them on the shelf.

Charlie spotted this printer on clearance at Staples. I hope that no one reading this gets mad at Staples because they just bought the same item last week and paid $9,999.99 for it.

Reader O’Doyle spotted this amazing deal at the Fresh Market. Be sure to come back after the sale so you can save 22 cents off the sale price.

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