Black Friday 2022 is just around the corner. What’s more, you’ll see it everywhere with the prefix «Pre», which further advances the ‘official’ data. In fact, years ago this festival originally from the United States lost all its meaning in time, the last Friday of November after Thanksgiving and also for exclusive purchase in a brick and mortar store as in its beginnings.

In Europe (and virtually the entire planet, including China with its own “single’s day” 11/11 imported from Black Friday), the big bet comes from e-commerce replicating the original Cyber ​​​​​​Monday (Monday after Black Monday exclusively for online shopping), but with offers that extend practically throughout the month.

This is the case of one of our leading sellers, PcComponentes, who has just launched a campaign with first Black Friday 2022 deals, which promises discounts of up to 70% on a selection of products from its extensive catalog. They have everything and for all budgets in:

• laptops
• desktop computers
• monitors
• smart phones
• televisions
• LIGHTNING OFFERS which last only 24 hours but are very attractive.

Plus, add benefits for sellers such as 0% APR financing; free shipping on purchases over 50 euros; free returns, 24-hour product exchange guarantee, or receiving your order within 24 hours. Offers will be active for the next few weeks or while supplies last. If you’re missing something, you won’t lose anything by looking, although next week we’ll be offering more extensive deals on specific products and from other retailers like Amazon.

Black Friday 2022: shopping tips

Selling is an art and buying even more. During these three weeks, you will be bombarded with all kinds of offers and the most unexpected advertising. As every year, and as a preview of the selection of technology products with discounts that we will offer you, we remind you of the general advice that you need to take into account in order to take advantage of the discounts. We remind you of the main ones:

• Watch out for the black…fraud. It is essential to know the official price set by the manufacturer, the price history of the products and make an in-depth comparison between the sellers. You might be surprised by the differences, because some unscrupulous traders even manage to increase prices during the campaign in the most crude way: they increase the prices of the previous weeks and then reduce them to black as if they were “deals”. Watch out!
• Prepare your shopping cart. Don’t get too excited, think about your needs and make a budget beforehand. If you are clear about the product you want to buy and you expect (or have already seen it advertised) that it will be offered at a discount on Black Friday, you can prepare a shopping cart with these items in advance. You can also mark them as favorites or activate “wish lists” as a basis for your purchase intentions.
• Update your online shopping accounts. For some e-commerce platforms, the speed at which buy buttons are pressed is key to accessing great deals. The best ones last minutes or seconds. Take some time to review your online accounts, personal information, shipping and billing addresses, and payment methods. If the online retailer supports it, activate your purchase with one click.
• Tracking and location. Some retailers use browser data to determine your geographic location and display different offers and prices to users in different areas based on your geographic location. This does not happen in all markets or with all sellers, but if you want to avoid it, you can disable location tracking in your web browser. Another option is to use incognito mode or a VPN for purchases in third regions, though beware of additional shipping costs and fees.
• It requires guarantees. As with “sale” periods, the warranty on products purchased on Black Friday 2020 is the same as at any other time. Demand your rights as a consumer. In Spain, a minimum of two years for any electronic product. The same applies to shipments and returns (14 days from receipt of the product) or the maximum delivery period (30 days for online purchases, unless a shorter period is specified). Retailers like Amazon or PcComponentes have extended the return period.
• Don’t forget Cyber ​​Monday. If you didn’t buy anything during this pre-sale period or during Black Week, you can go hunting on “Cyber ​​Monday”, which falls on November 28th this year. The idea is to take advantage of the discount on discount that merchants usually offer if they haven’t sold a certain product and want to destock. Of course, keep in mind that you may find yourself without an offer for the item you are looking for.

And strengthen security

This is not unusual for hackers take advantage of these massive campaigns perform scams, scams or try to sneak in malware, so it’s a good idea to beef up your security so you don’t get disappointed a number of tips for online shopping in this offer week, which are extensive for any period of shopping on the Internet and as general safety precautions to be observed (among others) whenever using the network of networks:

• Use strong passwords. Do not use the same password twice. Consider using a password manager to improve your online experience while keeping yourself safe.
• Avoid open Wi-Fi. Free Wi-Fi networks are not secure: Cybercriminals can get hold of data transmitted over unprotected Wi-Fi networks, including credit card numbers, passwords, bank details and more.
• Beware of “similar sites”. Attackers create look-alike websites that mimic those of well-known brands. These fraudulent websites may sell counterfeit (or non-existent) products, be infected with malware, or steal money or credentials.
• Avoid potential Phishing and Smishing attacks. Phishing emails lead to dangerous websites that collect personal information such as login details or credit card information. Also, be aware of phishing attempts via SMS – also known as ‘smishing’ – or social media messages. And instant messaging, increasingly widespread.
• Do not click on the links. Go directly to the page of the advertised offer by entering its web address directly into the browser. If they are special promotional codes, write them down and check that they are legitimate.
• Check before you buy. Fraudulent ads, websites and apps can be difficult to identify. When you download a new app or visit an unusual website, take some time to read reviews about it as well as any user complaints.
• single card. As a security measure, it is important to use one credit card to minimize risks and ensure protection against fraud. Same with any other payment method, PayPal or online banking passwords.

As an additional safety measure, this is important use one credit card to minimize risk and ensure it has fraud protection. Same with any other payment method, PayPal or online banking passwords.