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Black Friday 2025: real savings or a marketing trap?

Black Friday 2025: real savings or a marketing trap?

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 Summary: - Host and purpose: Andrés Díaz hosts a Black Friday 2025 episode focused on finding real savings, avoiding marketing tricks, and buying with strategy instead of impulse. - Core idea: Many discounts are marketing tactics using price anchors, countdowns, scarcity, and perks like “free shipping.” Often prices are inflated before the sale, so not every discount is genuine. - Eight-step action plan (key points): 1) Build a prioritized, capped budget list with need, usage frequency, max item cost, and cost per use; apply a 24-hour rule. 2) Research price history with tracking graphs and alerts; use private browsing to avoid inflated prices driven by personalization. 3) Compare across multiple stores (online and in-person); verify official store, warranty, and reputation to avoid hidden costs and stress. 4) Calculate total cost of ownership, including shipping, accessories, installation, fees, and warranties; use buy-now, pay-later cautiously. 5) Evaluate the model: last year’s model can offer better value with current support and updates. 6) Leverage financial perks (cashback, points, true 0% financing) and perform the math to ensure perks aren’t erased by fees or delays. 7) Understand returns and exchanges policies; note deadlines and conditions; keep receipts and take policy photos. 8) Prioritize digital security; verify site legitimacy, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid risky networks or suspicious links. - Extra insights: Prices can fluctuate throughout sale periods; best discounts vary by category and time (e.g., Cyber Monday for fashion/software, Thursdays for electronics). Prepare for price alerts and consider price-match policies. - Marketing traps to spot: - Free shipping with a minimum purchase (may push unnecessary add-ons). - Irresistible bundles that include unused accessories. - Inflated “was” prices to make discounts look bigger. - Quick pre-purchase checklist: - Was the item needed before the offer? - Is this the lowest recent price? - Do you know the total cost, including returns? - Is the store safe with a clear warranty? - Can your budget absorb the purchase? - Additional tips: - Consider certified refurbished items with official warranties. - Sell or donate old devices to recover value. - Buy gift cards with cashback to amplify discounts. - Sometimes the smartest price is not to buy at all if it won’t boost productivity or well-being. - Closing mindset: The aim is authentic deals, data protection, and budget control—not chasing every red tag. Smart decisions reduce financial hangovers and ensure purchases matter. - Contact: If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe or reach out at andresdiaz@bestmanagement.org. Remeber you can contact me at andresdiaz@bestmanagement.org
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