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Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more

Online pricing algorithms can game the system and ultimately end up costing the consumer more. And the impact of these program can go beyond just a few extra dollars at checkout.

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Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more

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