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Cell fraud: There is a festive cell running on the websites. There is a lot of deals and discounts. But many times people buy expensive products online in the name of discount. The reason is that discounts shown to you are actually based on MRP.
Any product is available at a lower price than MRP as soon as it comes on sale. For example, if the MRP of a smartphone is Rs 50,000, it is possible that the smartphone is possible for Rs 45,000 as soon as it comes on sale.
E-commerce companies cleverly pretend that they are offering a phone of Rs 50,000 for Rs 25,000, i.e. 50% discount. But the truth is different.
Inverse counting timer game
Not only this, you will also see a timer on many e-commerce websites. This countdown timer is actually imposed to warn customers that the product will become more expensive if they do not buy it immediately.
It often happens that you buy a product and even after a few days it is available at the same price or at a lower price.
Online sales fraud
Fraud is also very common in online sales. Links of fake websites are often sent to people. Apart from this, it is also possible that the product available at a 50% discount in ₹ 40,000 online is available for ₹ 30,000.
Do not ignore the offline market
To get the best deal on any product, you have to do some research. First of all, go to three-four big e-commerce websites and see the price of the product and understand how much its price is after the discount.
E-commerce websites usually offer card offers in addition to flat discounts. There is also a discount on no-cost EMI. See the total discounts or take a screenshot.
Offline stores also offer attractive offers during the festive season. Other offline retail stores also provide great deals on smartphones and consumer electronics. Nowadays products like AC, TV, refrigerator, cooler and washing machines are available at very low prices at offline stores.
How to get a better deal at offline stores than online?
After doing well on the online marketplace, visit the offline retail stores. Inquire about the product at the store and ask about the online discounted price. Often offline stores claim that online purchased items are fake and it is difficult to get warranty on them. However, it is not so. Products purchased from reliable e-commerce sites can be easily claimed and they are not fake.
You should go to offline retail stores and tell them about online offers. Many retail stores provide you products at a small price less than online. Apart from this, offline stores also offer a variety of gifts. For example, if you are buying the phone, you can ask for free temporary glass and cover.
Offline stores, especially in the festive season, offer some interesting offers. You can also take advantage of card offers available online. On offline retail stores you can also choose the option of no-cost EMI.
Exchange of old products
Many offline retail stores also buy old products. In particular, many stores will buy your old smartphones from you at a good price. Therefore, after seeing the trade-in platform, you can also visit the offline retail store to exchange your old gadgets. It is likely that your old phone will be sold at an offline higher price than online services.