When did Black Friday start - Tips for consumers
How did it start and when is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the unofficial name for the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, the fourth Friday in November (between November 24-30), a day that has been considered the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the country since 1952. Black Friday 2021 begins on November 26. The institution began in the USA and was then adopted by the whole planet. Rumor has it that it is called “Black” because in the United States, stores with a surplus are called black, while those with a deficit are called red. It is considered the day with the highest turnover in stores than any other day of the year, and the huge offers that a consumer can find make him wait for Black Friday to make his purchases. In Greece, it first appeared in 2015. Of course, consumers must be particularly careful because due to the increased demand on this particular day, there may be stores (mostly online) that do not have the required brand name or the appropriate solvency as sellers.
Tips for consumers on Black Friday
Black Friday starts on November 24th and we have prepared some advice and tips for your shopping that day!
- Find bigger discounts on new collections 🔻
We see that on Black Friday many stores offer huge discounts on both older pieces and new collections. Google it and find out which collection the product you want to buy is from!
- Shop on time 🛒
Demand is huge on this day and this year it has been predicted that there will be shortages in the supply of goods on Black Friday. The increased demand, as well as the price increases in transportation (imports), have affected the purchase and availability of products, so get in early!
- Conduct Market Research 🔍
Some retailers increase the original price of the product, making the discount they give inappropriate! Use skroutz and the price evolution chart it provides to see where the product's price has fluctuated!
- Avoid shopping from online stores that don't "convince" you 🤔
On Black Friday, some e-shops appear that sell products with huge discounts and a final price that is not in line with the market. You may receive a product that does not have the features that their site said or worse, you may not receive anything at all! Watch out for scams and check the solvency of the store a little
- Keep your proof of purchase 📝
Due to the increased volume of orders in each e-shop, as well as the workload of the carriers, it is possible that due to transportation and the "sale" of the stores, you may end up with a defective product. Keep the receipt so you can exchange it!
