Before you Shop
Need Vs. Wants
Making Buying Decisions
Critical Consumer Extras
Wisconsin Rapids Trivia
100
Before you begin to shop, you should ____ ____ ____.
What is... Identify your needs.
100
Define what a "Need" is.
What is... a necessity.
100
Define "impulse buying".
What is... Purchasing items on the spur of the moment.
100
What does advertising affect?
What is... the way you view things.
100
What is the largest retail company in Wisconsin Rapids?
What is... Walmart.
200
What is a consumer?
What is... People who acquire goods and services.
200
Define what a "Want" is.
What is... a desire.
200
What are two things you should consider when comparing brands?
What are... price and quality.
200
True or False... In Wisconsin, verbal agreements are legally binding for the sale of goods between individuals up to $1000
False... In Wisconsin, verbal agreements are legally binding for the sale of goods between individuals up to $500
200
What is the largest program (based on number of graduates) at Mid State Technical College?
What is... Nursing Assistant (141 graduates)
300
What are TWO things you should do after you decide what to buy?
What is... Consider what brand to buy, Consider where to buy, and Consider whether to buy now or later.
300
True or False (Why?)... Buyers should focus on the things they want before their needs because it makes them happy.
False... Buyers should focus on their needs before their want when making buying decisions.
300
Define "Warranty".
What is... A written guarantee from the manufacturer or distributor that specifies the condition under which the product can be returned, replaced, or repaired.
300
What are the THREE factors that influence Buying Decisions?
What are... Economic Factors, Social Factors, and Personal Factors.
300
What two sports often have their state competitions in Wisconsin Rapids?
What are... Water Ski and Cross Country
400
What are two websites that you can use to make comparison shopping easy?
What are... AOL Shopping and BestPrice
400
Give one example of a want.
What is... a new pair of brand name shoes (Nike vs. Walmart)
400
When it comes to "consulting others", what are THREE places you can look to?
What are... Talking to friends, Consulting Consumer Reports, Using the Internet.
Consumer Reports - an independent, nonprofit member organization that works with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
400
What are TWO questions you might ask yourself in order to be a Smart Consumer?
What is... What is this ad about? What product is it trying to sell? Does this product satisfy a need or a want? Why do I need or want this product? Is that a good reason to buy it? Can I afford it? Will it take away from my ability to save for a goal or share with others?
400
What TWO towns combined to create what we know as Wisconsin Rapids?
What is... Grand Rapids and Centralia.
500
Give an example of when you were a comparison shopper.
Answers may vary!
500
Give THREE examples of a need.
What is.. car repairs, gas, basic foods, medical attention, etc...
500
Timing purchases can save you money! When is the best time to purchase Halloween Decorations?
What is... the day/week after Halloween.
500
Name TWO of the Buying Process steps AND which step they are.
500
What is the name of the Riverkings mascot AND the Rafters mascot?
What is... Rowdy and Rosco P. Rafter