The last week of November the stores dress up and offer succulent discounts on Black Friday so that we can get the desired product at the lowest price. A custom in principle typical of the United States and that, like Halloween, has not been slow to permeate in Europe and other parts of the world..
The intention of this article is to give practical advice so that we can take advantage of Black Friday in the best possible way . Yes, spending some money on a whim, if our economy allows it. But, also, doing it with a head so that everything comes out perfectly. So that once we enter December, a month of many expenses, we can continue to breathe easy.
Beware of compulsive shopping
It is inevitable that many will go wide eyed at discounts of up to 70% or even more. It is in promotional seasons like Black Friday where we must be more cautious and make sure that what we are going to buy we really need or is a reasoned purchase . Let it go a step beyond the simple impulsive desire. According to data provided by the platform of health experts Top Doctors, 30% of young people suffer from oniomania, that is, addiction to compulsive shopping. Careful with this..
Compare prices between the same product
To find out if a product is really discounted, we can use some websites that keep track of its price history over time. For example, we have Camel Camel Camel, a page where, through a free account, we can make sure that what we are going to buy is really a bargain.
Always choose a secure payment platform
Whenever we can, we must choose a secure payment platform to make our purchases online. Especially on Black Friday, when there is a lot of movement and cybercriminals are on the lookout . PayPal is a sample of a trusted payment gateway, since you only have to enter the payment information once, as well as other advantages such as opening disputes with the seller to resolve an incident with the transaction up to 180 days later..
Pay with cards dedicated to online shopping
As far as possible, we avoid paying with our usual card for purchases we make online. There are cards that are only used to pay online, as recharges. In this way, we make sure that, in case of being hacked, nothing will be stolen from us.
Attention to the terms of returns and guarantees
Always look at the fine print of the trade, especially if it is a page that is not well known . See opinions of it on the internet. We never know what to expect after making an online purchase on a site without proven guarantees.
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