Phony bargains: Tips to dodge them on Black Friday
Stay alert.
Weeks before Black Friday and Black Week, some stores raise product prices. They drop them at the last moment for the sales. This tricks you into thinking it's a bargain. Truth is, you end up paying the usual cost. Stay calm. Don't chase every deal that looks good. Our price comparison tools make it simple to spot true savings from the phony ones.
Use the price history tool
Start by checking the price history for the item you want to buy. You can see clear details on how prices have gone up and down over recent months or even years. This helps confirm you get a true bargain. It shows if sellers raised the price weeks ago just to drop it for Black Week or Black Friday. We call those fake deals. Without this tool, you might think it's a real steal. But if the price stays even for a while before Black Friday and then falls, you have found a solid offer.
On the product page, scroll down a little to spot the price history chart. You can also tap the quick menu below the product photo and pick Statistics to skip right there. From that spot, choose to check price trends over 1, 3, or 6 months. You can even view the full history since the item first appeared on the site. Key sale times like Black Week, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday show up on the chart. This lets you compare easily with last year's deals. Plus, you can follow daily price changes. Pick one store to focus on its prices alone. That helps if you want just local shop options. Remember, buys from the EU or abroad might add extra fees.
Watch shipping fees and availability
Think about delivery fees when hunting for the best deal on a product. Stores often cut the item's price to draw you in. But they might tack on big shipping charges. This can make the full price higher than at another seller. Product pages let you add delivery costs to the total. That gives a clearer picture. Check shipping times too. You don't want to wait weeks to save a bit of cash. This matters most for holiday gifts that must get there by Christmas.
Finally, stay sharp, trust your common sense, and scrutinize prices with care.
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