Not all Black Friday and Cyber Monday ‘bargains’ mean real savings

All that glitters is not gold: If you’ve spotted a bargain during a retail discount campaign, the first rule is to shop around before you buy. — dpa

BERLIN: Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday: The six weeks before Christmas see countless ecommerce platforms pushing what appear to be great deals.

Particularly given today’s inflation levels, many will be eager to make a saving. Do a bit of research, however, and you might find that you’re not saving quite as much money as it might appear.