The first round of online festive season sales is all set to begin from next week. Both Flipkart Big Billion Days sale[1] and Amazon Great Indian Sale[2] will kick off from October 10. Other online marketplaces are likely to follow Flipkart and Amazon with their own sales. It's that time of the year when everyone is looking to grab great discounts on their favourite products. But it's easy to get carried away in the mad rush of flash sales and offers that seem too good to be true.
We're prepared a small guide to help you out while you're shopping online during next week's big Amazon and Flipkart sales, and beyond. Following a few simple rules can not only ensure you get the best deals but also help you shop safely during the sale.
1. Compare prices
The most obvious, yet commonly overlooked, aspect of shopping online during festive season sales is price comparison. The biggest online marketplaces — like Flipkart and Amazon — tend to match the top deals offered by their competitors. At times these prices are matched almost instantly while sometimes companies take their own sweet time to update prices. Once you've settled down on a product of your choice, simply compare the price on the next biggest online marketplace. In case you notice an exact match, go with the one that can offer you a better-bundled deal in terms of an exchange offer, cashback, or an instant discount with your choice of payment method. This helps you score an overall better deal.
Time and again, online marketplaces have been accused of inflating prices on their sites weeks leading up to big sales like the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale and Amazon Great Indian Festival. While...