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[Misc] Black Friday - what are you hoping to get for an absolute bargain
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The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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‘Black Friday’ is a con.
Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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Nothing, it's all unnecessary, unneeded consumerist crap. (See Renton's speech in Trainspotting)
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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I got a heap of Alfa car related stuff last year, most of it at nearly half the price it normally sells for. Prices went up after a week and have stayed up since.
So, from my perspective I don’t agree.
Also got a quality dash cam for a big discount a few years ago.
This thread is going very well so far!
The Wizard
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Quantify half the price it normally sell for though? I’m sure they do Boxing Day sales, bank holiday sales etc
It was proven last year in a study that over 90% of Black Friday ‘deals’ are available at a lower price at some point in the rest of the year, it started off as genuine deals in the US to get rid of stock and has ended up as a clever sales ploy at a time of year when people are gearing up for Christmas.
With overhead costs so high this year I can’t see Black Friday being anything other than a con once again but I wish you luck
Machiavelli
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Some respite from consumerism. It's a bargain.
Icy Gull
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Mopar (genuine Alfa accessories) do not do other sales that I have ever seenQuantify half the price it normally sell for though? I’m sure they do Boxing Day sales, bank holiday sales etc
It was proven last year in a study that over 90% of Black Friday ‘deals’ are available at a lower price at some point in the rest of the year, it started off as genuine deals in the US to get rid of stock and has ended up as a clever sales ploy at a time of year when people are gearing up for Christmas.
With overhead costs so high this year I can’t see Black Friday being anything other than a con once again but I wish you luck
I have had a good experience on the few items I have wanted to buy. If I don’t get the Karcher at a cheaper rate I’ll just pay the current discounted rate I can find. No big deal, just having waited a month I’d like to find it was worthwhile.
Durlston
"You plonker, Rodney!"
Boots are doing some very good offers on Lynx gift sets at half price (£16 reduced to £8). Three deodorants, three shower gels and a washer that doesn't catch moles or hernias.
They seem to be the only place in actual retail shops. Good on them for selling Christmas bargains.
They seem to be the only place in actual retail shops. Good on them for selling Christmas bargains.
Norman Potting
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30 goals a season striker on a free transfer from an unpronounceable European club
You might as well take my pressure washer - no sign of our hosepipe ban be lifted.
Dave the OAP
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A striker and new bendy busses
Whoislloydy
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I just picked up some Sony WF-1000XM4, $400 down to $250. Couldn't resist, needed a new pair of wireless earbuds since I left my last pair inside my car during Vancouver's 2021 heatwave, it reached 47 degrees Celsius in the city.
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Keep checking HotUKDeals and use top cashback plus a cashback credit card wherever possible.
I got a Switch OLED about six months ago, the screen is beautiful. The consoles themselves don’t discount - Nintendo is holding firm, but most deals are console + 1 first party game or two third party games for RRP or just below.
The figure I saw was 98%. And within the next 6 months. Black Friday is a monumental con.Quantify half the price it normally sell for though? I’m sure they do Boxing Day sales, bank holiday sales etc
It was proven last year in a study that over 90% of Black Friday ‘deals’ are available at a lower price at some point in the rest of the year, it started off as genuine deals in the US to get rid of stock and has ended up as a clever sales ploy at a time of year when people are gearing up for Christmas.
With overhead costs so high this year I can’t see Black Friday being anything other than a con once again but I wish you luck
Popeye
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I always wait for Cyber Monday tbh.
OzMike
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People buying things they don't need with money they don't have.