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The survey – conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ollie’s for their America’s Biggest Cheapskate contest – delved into how far the average person will go to save a bit of cash and how getting a great deal makes them feel. In order for it to be a “good deal,” a quarter of respondents would need at least 50 percent off, but most respondents are just as happy with a deal under that amount (76%). One in four even admit they’re less likely to purchase an item if it’s full price, with three in four saying they wait up to a month for an item to go on sale before purchasing it at full price. Seven in 10 are confident that they can find a deal on any item. Fifty percent say they’re likely to share their bargain-hunting secrets with others, although a similar percentage would prefer to keep it to themselves (51%). Results also showed that nearly two in three people think it’s important for them to find a good deal when shopping (62%). A fifth of respondents add that a discount store is one of their favorite places to score deals. Surprisingly, more people value finding a good deal on low-ticket items (74%) than big-ticket ones (69%).