November is known as the biggest online shopping celebration • Experts explain how to prepare yourself in advance for the big sales, and what the big change is because of the corona
There are some things you must know before celebrating shopping
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The shopping holidays that take place in November and are very popular with Israeli consumers are expected to be slightly different this year due to the corona plague.
November celebrations are characterized in the shopping world as the strongest and most aggressive month of the year with Black Friday and Chinese Bachelorette Day.
However, this is not a normal year, which will affect online sales.
Google's EL shopping celebrations in Israel will take place on November 10-11, Chinese Bachelor Day will take place on November 11, Black Friday on November 27 and immediately after that Cyber Monday on November 30.
Reut Lonberg, owner of the Reut Tani Li group, says, "In Corona people have moved to buy more what they need and less luxuries and luxuries. You should buy electrical appliances, winter products, winter clothes, especially for children, toys or craft kits for extended home time, sports equipment For the home and the new player - equipment for distance learning or work from home. "
According to Lonberg, "It is difficult to predict what discounts will be, but certainly November is the most aggressive month of the year. The answer to the question of what would be worth ordering this year is a question of what and whether you want. If there are specific products you are looking for then you should wander aimlessly and buy There's a discount. I personally think this year the focus will be more on local consumerism. Shipping prices from abroad have gone up and also a lot of products are not shipped to the country.
There is a sense of desire to strengthen the local economy and businesses in Israel are also fighting more for customers than in the past.
In my opinion, Israeli businesses will greatly enjoy November this year. "
Preparing for the holiday of operations
"In Shopping Islands, you should buy from local suppliers in small boutique stores because this is their place to get attention. On Chinese holiday, you should buy products from Chinese brands such as Shiomi and Ankir, Black Friday is connected to the Western world, so you should buy electrical, electronics and fashion brands," explains Benny Buchnik. , Founder of the Facebook group "That's what I want".
Regarding recommended sites, Lonberg says, "Beyond the selection and the seller, I recommend Aiherb, the British De Hat, a depository book and a children's and toys clothing site called Alex and Alexa. They all ship directly to Israel."
Yaniv Koter, one of the owners of DealTas, which provides a delivery address for Israelis from the United States, notes that in light of the period, there has been a significant increase in shipments.
"The whole last period has been very busy with demand and the number of shipments. This is three times as much as last year and that is before the start of the sales month. I think sellers understand this and fear that customers will not have money left to spend, so I expect this whole month to be saturated." "When every chain tries to get ahead of the competition, and that's even before we talk about post-Christmas sales."
There is another advantage that Israelis can take advantage of.
According to Diameter, "Americans are still at home and it is important for them to be comfortable and keep in touch with their families and friends, among other things by sending gifts to each other, so the whole issue of the availability of gift products and home improvement products is going to be central, including discounts."
In terms of recommended sites, Koter says, "During this period it is important to pay attention to a wide range of sites in the worlds of fashion and entertainment electronics. The sites relevant to Israelis are in this order of importance: Amazon USA, where "Like Walmart, Target. They are the sites that will usually showcase the most horizontal discounts, both because of the collection and seasonal changes and because Black Friday celebrations are characterized by gifts. To attract buyers, chains and brands will offer exorbitant discounts ranging from 40 to 60 percent off." .
Golden tips for buying online
Buchnik explains that, "You have to get to the shopping day when you know what you want, even if it reduces the range of options. It's not enough to say I want a TV, you have to focus on two or three models that suit me in terms of specifications and prices, so it will be easier to decide if the price is Good or not.
In terms of taxation, Buchnik says, "The amount of tax is measured by the value of the products, including local tax and not including shipping. Taxation is on purchases over $ 75. If I ordered a total cost of $ 70 and shipping costs $ 20, the transaction is tax-free. $ 80 and shipping costs $ 15, all transaction value is taxable, including the value of the shipment. "
EBay mentions that up to $ 75 is completely exempt from import taxes. Up to $ 500 is exempt from paying customs only, but is subject to VAT and purchase tax if applicable.
Buchnik adds that, "Many sites make an easy and simple conversion to shekels at check-out and do not reveal in an orderly manner according to which rate this calculation is performed. It is recommended to check the rate and if it is high, pay in local currency and do the conversion by credit card."
Koter suggests that, "It is always advisable to pay in the currency in which the purchase is made, because stores charge an excessive conversion fee in shekels. The conversion cost of Amazon, for example, is about 6-6.5%. In every credit company in Israel, the conversion fee is lower. 2.5-3.5% and it depends on the company and the arrangement.
Ebay adds that, "When buying clothes it is important to pay attention to the composition of the fabric. When ordering sets, it is important to read what the set includes and how many parts it has. In addition, winning an auction requires, if anyone has changed his mind, he should contact the seller and ask for cancellation. Systematic non-payment Consumers may be punished and may even be denied the option to make purchases in the future. "