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Are the Early Holiday Sales Full of Fake Discounts? What to Know Before Shopping This Week
Early holiday sales are here, even though the holidays are a couple of months away. Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are just a few of the stores offering discounts and limited-time deals on popular gifts like tech, kitchen gadgets and toys .
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Early holiday sales have begun weeks before the season, with Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart promoting limited‑time discounts on items such as tech gadgets, kitchen tools and toys. The article questions whether these offers represent genuine price cuts or inflated “original” prices paired with flashy sale badges that create the illusion of a deal. It cites a shopping expert who warns consumers to scrutinize price histories before assuming a steep discount. The piece advises shoppers to verify true savings before committing to purchases during this premature sales period.
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