The 3 lies stores tell you about Black Friday: be careful when searching for deals
Black Friday is the biggest shopping and discount day of the year, but are the deals really worth it? We explain.
On Friday, November 29, the largest shopping and discount event of the year, Black Friday, takes place. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), a record 183.4 million people plan to shop in stores and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, with Black Friday expected to be the biggest sales day.
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Are there lower prices during Black Friday?
This big shopping week promises plenty of deals to entice customers, especially during Black Friday, but these discounts are often not what they seem. One of the most important things is not to get carried away by the deals and to check past prices to see if they really have discounts.
Although stores may make it seem like their Black Friday prices are the lowest of the year, this is not always true, as before or after Black Friday you may find a lower price.
Are prices really lower on Black Friday?
Black Friday, and the shopping frenzy in the run-up to Christmas, promises many deals to attract customers, but these discounts often aren’t what they seem. One of the most important things is not to be swayed by the offers and to check previous prices to see if they really have discounts.
Although stores make you believe their Black Friday prices are the lowest of the year, this isn’t true in all cases, as you might find a lower price before or after Black Friday.
Are discounts over 50% real?
You might think you’re getting a great deal based on the original price, but big discounts can be deceptive. Some retailers often inflate prices to make discounts seem bigger and prices lower.
There is a good chance that that “big” discount isn’t applied to the original price. The best way to avoid this is to track prices throughout the season.
Do stores sell “normal” or lower quality items?
To offer lower discounts, some retailers often sell “special” items for Black Friday. According to The Motley Fool, some items may be sold at a much lower price because they are usually made with inferior components or have fewer features than the “original” products.
Stay informed and cautious to make the most of your Black Friday shopping experience!
Original article written by Corina González, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman
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