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Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2022 – Avoiding Regretful Bargains and Dangerous Products

Hot off the heels of National Consumer Week Scotland 2022 last week, Advice Direct Scotland are asking Scottish consumers to wear their ‘savvy shopper’ badges pride of place for a bit longer – to help avoid being caught out by counterfeit cosmetics and problematic products in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. This year, …

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Cyber Monday – Avoiding Dangerous Counterfeits

With sales on electrical goods looming, and the festive period only around the corner, many of us may be taking the time to purchase gifts early and grab a bargain at the same time. In the lead up to Cyber Monday, how can we spot the difference between the genuine article and a potentially dangerous …

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Getting the Most for Your Money this Black Friday & Cyber Monday

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday online sales are almost upon us once again, providing another opportunity for us to spend our hard-earned money on the latest gadgets, gizmos, and household wares. According to Internet Retail, analysis by Clearbanc showed that small online businesses saw a 150% surge in business on Black Friday 2020. Additionally, the …

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I have purchased items in an early Black Friday sale online, but when they arrived, they were damaged, and some of the boxes were missing. The retailer said there are no returns because they were bought in a sale. What can I do?

I’m sorry to hear about the issues you have experienced with your delivery. The first thing you should do is check to see if the courier claims they have delivered all the parcels. If they claim this is the case, and there are boxes missing, it could be that that the delivery has been tampered …

I have purchased items in an early Black Friday sale online, but when they arrived, they were damaged, and some of the boxes were missing. The retailer said there are no returns because they were bought in a sale. What can I do? Read More »

Cyber Monday: Avoiding Counterfeit Electronics and Issues with Games Consoles

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to be more popular than ever this year, with many retailers offering early and extended sales on the must-have items for Christmas. Cyber Monday presents an opportunity to pick up the latest gadgets and electrical equipment, including the newest releases of games consoles. With the genuine retailers out …

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