Posted by So, Black Friday came and went, and those ultra-cheap items offered for sale was said to have sold out within a few hours. Basically everyone I know was not able to get anything sensible because it’s sold out.
So before I become cynical while wondering about what phantom is buying up all these 60k BlackBerry Passports and 16k Z3s, I want to ask, “Abeg is there anyone that actually got a mobile device from any of these online retailers at the advertised Black Friday prices?”
Maybe I’m just being unduly suspicious, being a Nigerian. Maybe these stuff got snapped up so fast and people rushed them before I could wake up to order mine. If anyone is part of the lucky buyers please indicate.
*chilled Fayrouz in hand, sunglasses on forehead, ears and eyes peeled for responses*
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My sister in law was able to get Z3 for 27k from kong.
A way of advertising your company is to offer incredible prices for just a few items.
The Black Friday is a good opportunity to do just that.
If all these things are being sold at below cost, it at cosy, why would a company run itself bankrupt offering many of them ?
it’s simple logiQ, I think….
Kinda deceptive…don’t you think? Anyways, marketing has always been borderline deception
It’s easy – sell a limited amount of stock at knock down prices and find out the demand.
Now, when SweetDoc247’s Sister-in-Law receives her phone, then I might have some confidence…or is SweetD an insider? Hmmm….
Even with the reductions, the sellers don’t lose out. Who knows if they have a deal with the manufacturer that if they sell X amount, they will get a certain amount as a commission?
I take great pleasure watching the Black Friday sales online, especially trying to anticipate what will sell out quickest. The fun continues on Monday.
*Opens a Pear Fayrouz, checks popcorn, sits and watches*
Konga did same last year, sold out most item dey listed before anyone could buy. Bey did it so well this year( reasonable price slash) was able to get a TV anda refrigerator. Got 4 Innjoo i1s phones at 10k each on Jumia by the way.