Black Friday: When it falls this year – What products are consumers looking for

Less than a month remains until (Black Friday) and consumers look forward to making their purchases at lower prices, taking advantage of the offers of commercial shops and businesses. This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 29th, while three days later is followed by Cyber Monday, Greek rendered as Cyber-Monday (2.12.2024) and concerns online markets with offers. Traditionally, Black Friday marks the start of the Christmas trade season and the institution has also reached our country in recent years. Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue all week, which is why the term Black Week and Cyber Week have prevailed. Of course, it is not a few store chains that start offerings a few days earlier to tempt consumers. According to aggregated data presented by the website of online markets Skroutz.gr, the top 10 product categories sought by users, regarding Black Friday, are the following: Mobile phones Sneakers Men’s jacket Televisions Sports shoes Smartwatches Laptops Bluetooth Handsfree Men’s sweatshirts What consumers should know about Black Friday The Association of Greek Consumer Workers proposes that five rules be observed to ensure that consumers do not fall victim to ‘offers’: Do market research and check not only the price (original and new) but also the quality of the products. Also, look online for 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. Delimit their needs and list the markets they are going to make, which will go along with their personal 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. The products must bear the original price and bid price (not the discount rate). Attention! Tenders often indicate that no changes are made, so if you regret, you cannot change 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.