The Association of Greek Consumer Workers (EKE) calls on consumers to be particularly careful and not enticed by seemingly impressive. According to the ECE Communication, five rules are proposed for Black Friday 2024 ensuring that consumers do not fall victim to false offers: Do market research and check not only the price (original and new) but also the quality of the products. Also search online the price of the product to be selected on the basis of a code or model number, to be sure that the price they have identified is the most advantageous. Determinate their needs and list the markets they are going to make, which will go hand in hand with their staff or family budget avoiding unnecessary costs To be informed of the details and terms of their transaction when buying products in instalments. In particular for credit card purchases, always be informed of the terms and conditions of that market. In particular to investigate whether or not interest is being imposed on this market, since, in this case, market costs are increasing rapidly. In particular for this day and generally for all discount periods, they must take into account that in each price reduction notice the earlier price applied by the supplier during the 30-day period prior to the application of the price reduction is indicated. Notice of price reduction is any announcement by the trader that he has reduced the price charged for a product or service. For example, price reduction may take the form of: Percentage (%), e.g. ‘20% discount’ of a specific amount, e.g. ‘10 euro discount’ of a new (less) price indication along with the indication of the earlier (higher) price applied. The previous value may appear in deleted format. For example, ‘now 50 euros, before 100 euros’ or ‘50 euros’ of other advertising practices, such as ‘buy today without paying VAT’, which informs the consumer that the price reduction is equal to the value of VAT (without meaning that VAT is not collected). Notices such as ‘deduction’ price, ‘special offers’ or ‘Black Friday offers’ Note that the price is the actual selling price available to the trader. Always ask for proof of the products they have bought. If the product is defective and they want to return it or change it, proof is necessary. For any problem, complaint or complaint concerning your transactions, consumers may address the Consumers Association of Greece (210-8817730) and the online complaint form:
Black Friday 2024: What Consumers Should Notice in Offers
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