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'Was' prices are when a shop shows a higher original price next to a lower current price, suggesting a big saving. Sometimes these 'was' prices are fake, meaning the item was never actually sold at the higher price. The new rules aim to stop this misleading practice, ensuring you get genuine deals and aren't tricked into buying.
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