What do you know about Black Friday shopping holiday?

(Baonghean.vn) - For those addicted to online shopping, Black Friday is the most awaited time. Black Friday only comes once a year, on the first Friday after Thanksgiving; considered the opening shot of a shopping season before Christmas... This year, Black Friday will take place on Friday, November 24.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday in many countries around the world takes place the day after the Christian Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November, so Black Friday always takes place on the following Friday.

In many European countries and the US, Black Friday is considered the start of the busy Christmas shopping season. On this day, stores and retail chains will launch super discounts on many items, from technology, fashion to household appliances...

* Where did Black Friday originate?

Black Friday was first used in 1961, originating from the traffic jam that occurred on the Friday after Thanksgiving in Philadelphia; at that time, hundreds of thousands of Americans crowded to go shopping and prepare for Christmas.

The term “in the black” refers to the state of a business making a profit. From then on, people named this day Black Friday, with the implication that this is a “profitable” day for companies and businesses.

Later, it was suggested that there was another explanation for the phrase Black Friday. Accordingly, many people believed that retailers often suffered financial losses from January to November every year. Black Friday was the time when businesses started to make a profit.

* The spread of Black Friday

Although traditionally known as an American holiday, Black Friday has spread to many countries around the world. This list includes Canada, Mexico, India, the UK, France, Brazil, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and South Africa.

2014 is the year that Vietnam officially added its name to the list of countries that celebrate Black Friday.

So it can be said that over time Black Friday is not only an American shopping event, but a worldwide one.

Things to know Black Friday.

* Tips for buying discounted items on Black Friday

- Register for an online account:You need to prepare online shopping accounts on the websites you want to hunt for discounts on Black Friday. If you really want to hunt for bargains on Black Friday, fill in all payment information and shipping address as soon as you register your account, shorten the payment time and order online as quickly as possible.

- Using credit card:The fastest way to shop online is to use a credit card. It also gives you the security and ease of getting a refund during your Black Friday shopping.

If there is an error in the payment transaction, the bank will cancel the transaction immediately. In addition, after the payment is successful but the product is not delivered to you, as committed by the seller's website, the company responsible for the credit card payment must take responsibility and refund 100% of the payment to you.

- From an unfinished shopping cart can receive discount deals:TDuring Black Friday sales, it's common for some retailers to offer deals to customers who have placed items in their shopping cart but haven't completed checkout.

Log in to the retailer’s website and shop as you normally would. Then, instead of buying the item, just leave it in your shopping cart and close the window. You’ll receive an email from the retailer encouraging you to buy it again, at a better price, in just a few days.

- Follow on social networks:Remember to always follow the brands' Instagram, Twitters, Facebook, Snapchat accounts to receive promotional information and buy discounted products on Black Friday.

However, be careful with the promotional offers that are shown to you, confirming that they are from the brand's account. You may be fooled by fraudulent accounts, asking you to leave your phone number, full name, like and share the account but then receive nothing and have your personal information leaked.

- Use Bookmark to track promotions on the website:Take the time to compare prices on Black Friday websites. Read reviews and check your purchase confirmation email.

Since Black Friday is only for a short time, it is necessary to use the “bookmark” mode to connect different browser accounts. You will be able to continuously follow shopping sites to receive continuous promotional information from retailers.

- Sign up to receive information from retailers:Some brands will announce promotions and deals for the online shopping festival Black Friday. These are sent to customers who have registered for information for a limited time.

However, you can get overwhelmed by the amount of emails that come in. To avoid feeling overwhelmed when reading emails, you need to set up filtering settings for emails from certain accounts.

- Beware of counterfeit products:Some retailers offer products at huge discounts, which appear to be genuine products but are not; they are products that are similar to genuine products but with inferior specifications and materials.

* Black Friday - where can Vietnamese buy discounted products?

- Order from USA:Vietnamese people in need can buy discounted products directly from Amazon, eBay or major US e-commerce sites and then ask agents to carry them to Vietnam.

According to many sources of goods imported from the US, the product price will have to add about 15% service fee and additional shipping fee calculated by weight.

In Vietnam, there have appeared a few units carrying goods from the US, with prices displayed in VND; prices are higher than those of hand-carried sources on the online market, but the goods are guaranteed to protect the interests of customers.

Things to know Black Friday.

- On Vietnamese e-commerce sites:For products distributed in Vietnam, consumers can hunt for discounts right on domestic e-commerce sites.

Typically, on the occasion of 11/11, China's Singles' Day, Vietnamese e-commerce sites offered many popular discount programs at 50% off the listed price.

Vietnamese e-commerce sites often discount products for customers through many forms, such as direct discounts, discount codes, free shipping or discounts through partner brands.

- Stores in major cities:Many stores in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City also apply discounts on Black Friday following the general trend. Popular discounted items are electronics, fashion, and household appliances; brands often offer discounts of about 20 - 50%.

If you want to hunt for discounted items at shopping malls, buyers need to know discount information early and have a plan to buy the desired products./.

Ngoc Anh

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