Black Friday 2019, offers and discounts / The Codacons decalogue to avoid scams

On the occasion of the Black Friday 2019, scheduled for next November 29th, the Codacons (Coordination of associations for the defense of the environment and of the rights of users and consumers) has published a vademecum with the ten rules to respect when making online purchases . To avoid encountering nasty surprises, it is necessary to "buy only from secure websites, protected by international security systems, recognizable by the presence of the padlock in the address bar"; "Buy from secure sellers: make sure of the feedback from the same and that the data of the company that owns the business is correctly reported". Furthermore, it is necessary to "pay attention to the offers of physical and virtual stores that seem overly advantageous and at too high discounts, could hide a rip-off"; check "the final price of the product and if it includes shipping or taxes", as well as "the shipping date" and check "always from where the product is shipped". "Keep a copy of the order placed, and verify that there is the possibility of canceling it without paying penalties". "On the web, pay either via paypal or prepaid cards (better to avoid bank transfers or credit cards), and never disclose your personal data, either by phone or by email. Never enter private data online ". "Check the conditions of withdrawal applied by the seller online and remember that the warranty also applies to products purchased online". (agg. by Rossella Pastore)

BLACK FRIDAY 2019, THE SMARTPHONES ON OFFER

Amazon offers continue in anticipation of Black Friday 2019. The e-commerce site is continuing to promote a series of very interesting discounts, thus encouraging its customers to make purchases before the arrival of Black Friday. In this regard, we would like to mention two "price tags" for two very interesting smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S10e, as well as the Huawei P30 Lite, one of the best-selling last year. As for the Chinese mobile device, the latter can be purchased for just 231 euros, so with a discount even higher than the 240 euros offered only a few days. The model for sale is the one with 128 GB of storage, black, dual SIM and with 4 GB of RAM. Of note as the 231 euros are the "finished" price, as the shipping costs are zero. The Korean home rival, on the other hand, will sell for 468 euros, confirming that the price of the S10 is continuing to fall almost steadily. What can I say, two excellent mobile phones, especially recommended for those who want to secure a latest-generation smartphone without spending a fortune. (updated by Davide Giancristofaro)

BLACK FRIDAY 2019, CODACONS: "TWO BILLION EURO PURCHASES"

The Black Friday 2019, which will trigger officially on November 29th, but which in reality has already begun with numerous offers and discounts, and which will drag on until Christmas, will generate a billion dollar business. According to what was emphasized by the Codacons, consumer association, a 20% higher expenditure is foreseen compared to 2018, for a total of approx two billion euros. Definitely important numbers, in the light of a commercial initiative that is always catching on to Italian soil, and to which almost every store chain, both online and physical, now adhere. According to what is specified by Codacons, the largest sales will still be realized through e-commerce, with a turnover that will reach 1.4 billion euros, for as many as 17 million Italians involved, more than a fifth of the total population , and with a 13% increase in buyers.

BLACK FRIDAY 2019: "EYE TO SCAMS"

A special Black Friday 2019, which as we have already explained to you on other occasions, will be very rich thanks to the fact that it will fall close to the Christmas holidays, since in fact precisely with the "black" weekend will begin the most beautiful time of the year, as well as that of shopping. Among other things, it should not be forgotten that after the BF, will be held on Cyber ​​Monday, (the following Monday), then the Christmas purchases, and then in January the sales: in short, we will begin to spend shortly, and we will go ahead to do it for practically a month and a half. Obviously the Codacons invites citizens to look good from the scams, and to choose a product on sale with the utmost attention: "The risk of falling into scams and scams during Black Friday is very high – the words of the president of the consumer association, Carlo Rienzi – for this reason we have created a practical guide with tips for shopping in complete security ”.

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