It offers help, especially in times when household budgets are so tight. But you have to be careful not to get hurt. Here we list 10 steps to avoid pitfalls in Black Friday promotions
There is no escape. The arrival of a baby requires a series of purchases… Car seat, booster seat, stroller, cradle and so on. The list can be huge! Those who usually monitor prices know when a good offer appears. Black Friday sales can be great opportunities to get everything you need.
However, we must pay close attention so that the effect is not the opposite and, instead of saving, we end up spending over the limit or falling into scams. Unfortunately, despite the great offers that can be found in this period, there are always those who have bad intentions, especially on the internet. To help, we spoke to Procon-SP, who provided some pointers.
1. Do you really need it?
Ask yourself if you really need those products or if you are just buying them because the price is low. Even if the item is much cheaper than usual in Black Friday sales, if it’s something that’s going to hang around and not be used, it ends up being expensive. This is because the money invested there could be used in something else, better used. Furthermore, for the good of the planet and sustainability, it is necessary to rethink our consumption habits. Buying wildly and then throwing them away is not sustainable. What world do you want to leave to your son?
2. Look ahead
The ideal is not to buy what will be around, but you can not only think about what you will use now, but go a little further. For example: if your child, within a few months, will need to change the seat for a car seat or a booster seat, it is worth looking at the prices and checking if it is worth buying early. For a discount coupon, you can get organized and anticipate your child’s needs. Program yourself!
3. Search and compare
Don’t impulse buy when you come across a tempting offer on the Black Friday sale. Before doing this, go to other websites or shops and compare prices for the same product from different suppliers. So you save time and money.
4. Black Friday promotions or “black fraud”?
If you already have a list of needs and wants, start tracking prices now, well in advance of Black Friday week. This way, you can find out if the product is really cheaper or if the shop increased the value in advance to be able to announce a more noticeable price reduction now.
5. Beware of fakes
Check website addresses, pages and emails carefully to make sure they are not fake. Warning when buying online: always check if the physical address of the company or shop is in a visible place on the website. Beware of sites that only accept bulletins, transfers, or pix.
6. Pay close attention to Black Friday sales
Check the final value in the cart. Some stores don’t apply the discounts and you end up paying more than the originally advertised offer. Be careful before making the payment to avoid scams and errors.
7. Keep an eye on the shipment
Some sellers end up wanting to offset the value of the Black Friday sales discount by incorporating it into the shipping cost. The delivery value, therefore, becomes abusive. Always make simulations by putting your address to check if the price is excessively high. If possible, simulate a few weeks in advance so you can compare and see if the value will be much different on Black Friday.
8. Away, viruses!
Be careful when clicking directly on links received through emails, social media or messenger apps. Many malicious people take advantage of this to invade devices and spread viruses. Always check the official website of the stores and don’t forget to keep your antivirus software up to date.
9. Discounts saved to get rid of the pitfalls of Black Friday
When you find an offer and go to buy the product, save the screen shot or print it. In case of problems or price differences during the finalization of the transaction, it is possible to demonstrate that the company has announced such value. It can’t load otherwise in the end.
10. Exchange Policy
Always check the exchange policy of the shops and know that all purchases made on the internet can be returned or canceled within 7 days, by law. The right of withdrawal is provided for by the Consumer Protection Code. The seller is obliged to return the money.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
