Martin Grosz
02/08/2021 16:30
Clarín.com
Society
Updated 02/08/2021 16:30
Already in the countdown to back to school, those with school-age children begin to
review the extensive list
of supplies, clothing, footwear, technology and other products that children will need during the school year, which this time it would recover -at least in part- the face-to-face component.
"What was left of last year and what is there to buy?" Is usually the first question.
And, once the list of needs is conformed, the second and most critical question comes: "How can we
avoid spending a fortune
on all this?"
The issue became crucial this year because of
the magnitude of increases
in the prices of school products, well above what wages were adjusted.
Through a survey of businesses in the City, the NGO Consumidores Libres found
a basket of 33 bookstore products
50.7% more expensive than last year
: if 12 months ago they cost $ 3,020, now they are offered for $ 4,553.
And in the case of four clothing items (overalls and canvas shoes), the increase found was
51.2%
.
The prices of packing the backpack rose sharply in the last year.
Photo: Andres D'Elia
In the same vein, a study by the consulting firm Focus Market determined that a list of 23 school supplies, considering medium brands, went from $ 2,282 in 2020 to $ 3,399 in 2021, with an increase of
49% year-on-year
.
While, in overalls, they found that they now range between $ 879 and $ 1,799, with an average increase of
47%
compared to the start of 2020 classes.
In this context, and while economists forecast inflation levels of no less than 3% per month for the first part of this year, it will be essential for families to be able to access
good discounts
on the purchase of the beginning of classes.
This will be possible, but on condition that you use the different bank and benefit cards available, and also that you are willing to go shopping only at the premises and on the dates indicated by the "fine print" of each proposal.
In this way, for example, spending on tools can be reduced by
up to 40%
.
And the purchase of a bicycle can be financed in up to
36 payments without interest
.
To facilitate the task,
Clarín
surveyed and consulted, card by card, what will be the opportunities this year to get
good discounts
on back to school.
The result is the promotions guide that can be consulted below:
The promos of each card
Banks and benefit clubs have launched their school restart promos scheme in recent weeks.
Some are in effect at this time and others are scheduled for late February and early March.
How much can be saved in each case and under what conditions?
CARD 365
.
Holders of 365 benefit cards, from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 February, will be able to take advantage of a special "Back to School" that includes
25% savings
in Kossok (online) and Topper, and
20%
in Stock Center (online) and Staples (with 365 Plus).
In addition, they can get
15%
in the Dafiti and Kioshi online stores, validating a coupon code.
To learn more you can go to www.365.clarin.com.
CITY BANK
.
It will offer
25%
and
3
interest-free
installments
on clothing from Dexter, Moov and Stock Center, from February 24 to 26 with its credit card.
And
36 installments
without interest in bicycle shops, valid from the week of the start of classes and until March 31.
In addition, the entity's clients will see special proposals in the Tienda Ciudad marketplace and in the Ciudad Me Gusta program.
NATION BANK
.
Until this Monday, February 8, they offer
24
interest-free
installments
on notebooks and tablets paying with Nativa Mastercard and Nativa Visa credit on the TiendaBNA platform.
In addition, until Saturday the 13th, there is a
30%
discount on stationery and clothing items, valid for purchase in one payment and with a return limit of $ 1,800;
while, for those who finance in 2 to 6 payments without interest, the reduction is 15% without limit.
ICBC
.
From Thursday, February 11 to Saturday, February 13,
25% and 3 installments
in attached bookstore, clothing and uniform locations.
For clients who receive the salary in the entity, the savings rises to 35%.
And for those in the Exclusive Banking category, at 30% or
40%
, depending on whether or not they collect the salary at the ICBC.
In addition to taking advantage of discounts, it is key to compare prices: there are great variations depending on the brand.
Photo German Garcia Adrasti
COMAFI
.
Until Tuesday, February 9, it offers
25% and 3
interest-free
installments
on adhering sports apparel brands, with a reimbursement limit of $ 4,000.
On Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th, the same benefit will apply to selected brands of school uniforms.
And on February 17 and 18,
15%
savings in 3 payments without surcharge in participating bookstores, with a refund limit of $ 3,000.
In all cases, Único customers will have a greater discount, from 35 to
40%
.
ITAÚ
.
Every Tuesday in February it will offer
25% and 3
interest-free
installments
on attached brands of uniforms, shoes, school supplies and backpacks, including Staples, Karpatos, Moov, Grimoldi and Topper.
The promotion is valid paying with credit and has a maximum refund of $ 2,000.
For Personal Bank clients, the savings are
30%
;
and for Personal Bank Black,
35%
.
BBVA
.
Your customers will be able to access a
30%
savings in Grupo Suma bookstores until Tuesday, February 9, with credit cards;
and on February 11 and 12, equal discount at Staples.
In clothing there will be a 30% discount and in 3 installments without surcharge, and a return limit of $ 5,000: on February 8 and 9 in Falabella;
February 10-12 at Dexter, Stock Center and Moov;
on February 12-13 at Grimoldi and Hush Puppies;
February 13 and 14 in Montagne;
and on the 19th and 20th of this month at Mimo & CO.
PATAGONIA
.
This Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12, up to
30% and 3 installments
in Dexter, Stock Center, Moov, Topper and Atomik and Enzo, paying with credit cards.
On February 17 and 18, in Falabella, up to
30% and 3 installments
in fashion, footwear, furniture, mattresses, home decor, white and bazaar.
And on February 25 and 26, up to
30% and 3 installments
at Kell, Cúspide and Staples bookstores with all credit cards.
ORANGE
.
The company told
Clarín
that in different cities throughout the country, and on dates to be confirmed as of February 14, it will launch promotions to buy sports and school clothing, leather goods, bookstore products, electronics and technology, among other items. , with up to
15% discount and 6 installments
without interest.
MACRO
.
Every Wednesday in February, it will offer
20% and 3
interest-free
installments
(for Selecta clients,
30%
) in clothing stores, with a refund limit of $ 2,000;
and 10% in 3 payments without surcharge (for Selecta customers, up to 6 installments) in adhered bookstores, without a return limit.
Also, up to 12 installments without interest in electronics and computers.
Chain Promotions and Care Prices
Those who make school purchases in supermarkets or bookstore chains would also do well to wait for the promotions that will surely be announced by the different chains in the coming days.
Carrefour
, for example, anticipated that from this Tuesday, February 9 until Monday, February 15, it will even offer a
50% discount on the second unit
(equivalent to 25% in total for the pair of products) in writing articles, crafts and stationery school, and a
30%
discount or 12 interest-free installments on school bags.
In addition, those who pay with the Carrefour Card will access an additional 15% savings on stationery items and 6 interest-free installments on those products and backpacks.
In parallel, the large supermarket chains agreed with the National Secretariat of Internal Commerce on a series
of reference prices
for the school basket: a program that they called "Back to School with Careful Prices."
Products included in the plan include: $ 18 Faber Castell black pencil, $ 125 Faber Castell color pencil box, $ 58 Voligoma clear adhesive, $ 113.60 Gloria blade refill, Simball cartridge pen at $ 89 and Bic highlighter at $ 81.90.
One of the agreed products, which can be viewed in the official Care Prices app.
They also include the new school basket of Precious Care folders for $ 145 and $ 162, a Maped geometry set for $ 99 and
cloth sneakers between $ 799 and $ 999
.
And products to prevent Covid-19 were added, such as alcohol gel from $ 99 and chinstraps from $ 89.
As reported, the agreement lasts until
March 31
and is already in force in more than 500 businesses, of which each will have a minimum of 10 school products at Care Prices.
What are the participating chains?
Carrefour, Disco, Jumbo, Vea, Coto
, La Anónima, Walmart and Cooperativa Obrera.
In addition, the premises of Todo Moda and several bookstores that make up the Argentine Chamber of Stationers, Libraries and Related (CAPLA) were added.
The complete list of products and their prices can be found at www.precioscuñados.gob.ar.
Of course, it should be borne in mind that chain promotions
are not usually cumulative
with Precious Care products, which are already considered an offer in itself.
MG
