The prices on the Cypriot market are published after a relevant investigation by the Cyprus Consumers Association – See the findings in detail
The season of buying school supplies is an opportunity to educate our children on how to navigate the maze of the market but also how to avoid the traps of advertising and unnecessary consumption.
Achieving this requires planning, market research and price comparison.
After the price records through a survey carried out by the Cyprus Consumers Association (KSK), both online and with a physical presence in 10 points of sale throughout Cyprus, it is estimated that the prices of school species have a very wide range, with some increases compared to 2023 values.
It should be noted that some companies offer their products at a lower price if the purchase is made online, rather than physically present in the store.
In more detail, according to the data collected by the CSK:
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The cost of a school bag starts from €3.99 and can reach up to
€209.95, depending on the size, design, but also trademark.
The cost of a school case ranges from €0.79 to €51.40, while pencils,
pens and markers start from €0.13 and go up to €14.99.
The notebooksof 50 and 100 sheets, as well as two-issue spiral notebooks
can cost from €0.39 to €9.99, while a filing folder can
cost from €0.30 to €5.95.
Regarding school clothing, the prices for school jerseys, including offers, range from €3.99 to €29.50, for school trousers from €6 to € 26, while for school skirts from €11.50 to €25.
It is understood that the total purchase cost is determined according to the choices and the
needs of the student.
Advice to parents and children when buying school supplies:< /p>
1. Compilation and creation of a list of the items that are necessary for the start of the new school year. Parents need to help children understand that there is a big difference between what they really need for school and what they think they need.
2. Carrying out market research for the purposes of price comparison and quality control of the items to be purchased.
3. We check if the product is suitable for the child's age.
4. It is essential for health safety purposes to prevent children from purchasing school supplies that resemble food or even have a food flavor.
5. The choice of the bag must be made based on the student's physical strength, weight and construction.
6. In the event that the purchase is made in person at the store, we make sure to inform ourselves of the applicable returns policy before making the purchase. We should remember that for purchases from the store there is no legal obligation and it is up to the policy of each store whether to accept returns or changes.
7. School supplies are tools for learning and not for demonstration.
In the event of violations concerning the safety and health of
young students, such as the sale of school supplies that resemble food and food flavor , differences between the prices listed on the shelf and the prices paid by the consumer, misleading offers and non-disclosure of the retail selling price, consumers can contact the Cyprus Consumers Association at 22516112 and at [email protected] .cy , or with the Consumer Line at 1429.
