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Is Black Friday worth the hype – 5 common myths busted
Black Friday is a frenzy shopping season that sees brands and retailers slashing the prices of their products to maximize sales. Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals come once a year and are meant to attract both enthusiastic and reluctant customers to shop for products across categories. But does the season genuinely offer you massive savings? Do high-end brands participate in it? This article dispels some popular myths about the eagerly anticipated Black Friday. Myth 1: You have to line up for hours outside stores and compete for the best deals Black Friday no longer requires people to queue up outside stores for hours or brawl with one another to nab the best deals. Retailers carry enough inventory, have warehouse distribution centers, and issue rain checks whenever necessary. Online retailers, on the other hand, have paved the way for shoppers and brands to reach each other without fist fights and damaged goods. Additionally, if you exercise caution and pick your shopping destinations wisely, you can come upon relatively calm retail shops. Myth 2: High-end brands don’t offer discounts Tech giant Apple doesn’t offer direct discounts on its gadgets in Apple stores, but it participates in Black Friday by offering gift cards and incentives through third-party retailers.