The lack of transparency in pricing is endemic, and is solely designed to inhibit competitive price comparison. Imagine Kellogg's offered a box of cornflakes for $1 and then when you get to the checkout adding another $1 for the box. This is a problem in mobile phones, financial services, airline services, cable and tv service providers to name a few. The lack of effective regulatory action and consumer protection is shocking. I would sign if I could, but as a pesky foreigner, I don't think I can.
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