Why Is Black Friday a Bad Day for Impulse Electronics Purchases?
November 23, 2022 By Monica Green
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Cheap products are not the same as a good deal
When you see a clothing item or a child's toy with a big ol' Black Friday tag slapped on it, you should take advantage of the deal. Rest of the year, it's likely to be the same exact product. However, the same cannot be said for television. Stores frequently mix in cheaper, shoddier variants of the same electronics with the legitimate offers. You may end up buying a Black Friday "deal" that contains subpar components. [caption id="attachment_65232" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image credit: Getty[/caption] So, while you can get a cheaper TV on Black Friday, consider the value of what you're purchasing. According to the Motley Fool, "you might be better off investing $1,200 on a TV that lasts eight years rather than $800 on a Black Friday special that only lasts for half as long."Do your homework and wait for Cyber Monday
You should conduct research to avoid falling victim to a low-key scam. Checking the model or serial number is the simplest way to ensure that you are receiving the correct product. Finding and double-checking those numbers is quick and simple with online shopping.On that note, if you're looking for electronics, you might want to skip Black Friday in favour of Cyber Monday. According to USA Today, the Monday following Thanksgiving is generally the cheapest day for purchasing electronics, with an average discount of 18% across 17% of items. However, if you wait, you risk more "out-of-stock" results, so the risk is up to you, based on the popularity of the item you're interested in.
[caption id="attachment_65235" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image - canva[/caption] You should conduct research to avoid falling victim to a low-key scam. Checking the model or serial number is the simplest way to ensure that you are receiving the correct product. Finding and double-checking those numbers is quick and simple with online shopping. On that note, if you're looking for electronics, you might want to skip Black Friday in favour of Cyber Monday. According to USA Today, the Monday following Thanksgiving is generally the cheapest day for purchasing electronics, with an average discount of 18% across 17% of items. However, if you wait, you risk more "out-of-stock" results, so the risk is up to you, based on the popularity of the item you're interested in. At the end of the day, retailers sell items at a price that benefits them over you. Don't be taken in by a falsely promoted lower-quality product, and make the most of great deals by doing a little advance research.Leave a Reply
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