Why retailers offer “Same as Cash” deals

The sign says “Pay nothing until 2012!”

You: Seems to be good to be true.

And, therefore, it probably is.

You: I knew that.  But why, again?  I mean for, ah, my friend . . .  could you explain it again?  She didn’t think it was a bad idea.

I’d be happy to help your friend.  Tell her to read Why a ’same as cash’ deal is NOT the same as paying with cash