Don't be fooled by retailers' tactics while shopping online


  • TECH
  • Sunday, 30 Jul 2017

Online retailers often try to outdo each other with discounts and marketing campaigns, but buyers should be aware that this doesn't automatically mean the prices are cheaper.

That seemingly great price for shoes you keep seeing online ads for? It might not actually be all that good of a bargain. 

Online retailers often try to outdo each other with discounts and marketing campaigns, but buyers should be aware that this doesn't automatically mean the prices are cheaper, a German consumer advice centre warns.

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