Recently, online platforms launched new discounts under the name "Day of Refund" with discounts up to 80%, including a proposed refund on purchased items of 15% upon completion of purchases. Customers can access these discounts for more than 10 days after the refund payment. Many customers noted that these discounts allow them to buy products at good prices; however, most discounts range from 10% to 40%, which corresponds to the current discount levels in different stores.
The main condition for the refund of items is a minimum total of the items purchased; buyers tend to increase spending for the refund of items even in the case of unnecessary purchases. Some items with maximum discounts reach 80%, but most discounts are limited to 10% to 30%. Many platforms also set an upper limit for refunds of items ranging from 100 or 150 dirhams, regardless of the purchase amount, which makes refunds insignificant in case of large expenses.
An expert from the various trading platforms, Ibragim al-Bahr, warns that these discounts could encourage consumers to spend funds on unnecessary items, emphasizing the importance of a healthy approach to purchases and not to fall into marketing traps that may seem tempting. Al-Bahr also calls for consumers to carefully study the rules and conditions of the offers before making purchases to understand how relevant they are to them. He emphasizes the necessity for strategic financial planning obligations, such as paying off housing loans, auto loans, providing for food, and miscellaneous expenses, to avoid financial difficulties.
Consumers, in turn, note that the "Day of Refund" discounts effectively allow for purchasing items at good prices, but they warn of unnecessary spending for the sake of getting a refund. The most significant discounts apply to clothing, shoes, bags, and perfumes. Some consumers believe that discounts on their purchases do not exceed 28%.
