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Call You and Yours: Are we obsessed with getting the best deal?

Is it justified to expect something at the lowest price or do discounts and haggling come at a greater cost?

Is it absolutely necessary to get something for the lowest price? Is it justified when money is tight?
Expecting a bargain may make us smarter consumers, but has it stripped us of our decency?

Footage of people fighting in supermarkets for discounted TVs has served as a wake-up call for Christmas shoppers.
Perhaps you're someone who hates the idea of paying any more than necessary, and devotes time to researching the best price.

Maybe you're a business owner or trader, with experience on the receiving end of people who insist on a discount? Or someone who witnessed the chaos of Black Friday?

Tell us your stories - email us at youandyours@bbc.co.uk
Phone lines open at 11am on Tuesday - 03700 100 444
Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Joel Moors.

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  • Tue 2 Dec 2014 12:15

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