If you want to save a lot of money on shopping - especially on electronics - Chinese Singles Day is the time for you.
Although, as its name implies, the origin of this day's shopping in China - sales figures are impressive in Israel as well.
Last year, Israelis spent NIS 27 million on credit in the first two hours of the day - an increase of 54% compared to the previous year.
This is the reason why the presence of Israeli providers and service providers in Israel is well felt on this day, with an emphasis on the cellular industry.
The best-selling products on Chinese Singles Day are usually mobile phones, and especially smartphones.
Mobile phone stores go out with special offers and usually take part in a "celebration", with Shiomi, Van Plus and Hopo among the brands participating in the discount celebration.
Among the sought-after products for the Israeli public: The Ivory chain offers a 128GB smartphone for only NIS 989, and if you are looking for an even cheaper product, then the P1000 sells a Note 10 smartphone for NIS 857.
The shopping day originally lasted one day, but some vendors also start the shopping celebration a few days before and continue a few after.
Affordable bachelorhood
The origin of bachelor day is at Nanjing University, where in 1993 they chose to hold a special event for bachelors.
The chosen date was 11.11, since the number 1 indicates the bachelorhood.
16 years later, giant companies in China recognized the commercial potential, and began offering huge discounts.
The marketing move has proven itself in a big way.
If in 2009, when the companies got involved, goods worth $ 76 million were sold that day, then last year the amount reached no less than $ 40 billion.
Over the years, more and more countries have recognized the commercial potential of Chinese Singles Day, and in a brand that has long been built - and have also "jumped" on the cart (of shopping).
Among these countries is Israel, whose residents are known to like to buy and consume - and if possible cheaply and with special discounts - what good.
Delivery - only from Israel
Shopping sites offer discounts and equal promotions on products from many categories, including cellular, electrical and electronics stores.
Their only condition is pre-registration.
Since it is 24 hours, there is a chance that you will miss a deal because you did not have time to register.
It is therefore advisable to register in advance.
To make sure that the prices you get are the best you should compare the products not only to their regular price but also to the prices offered in Black Friday.
It is very important to purchase only what you need and not be blinded by products at huge discounts that you do not really need.
Check that the product you are interested in purchasing actually arrives in Israel and what the shipping costs are.
It is very possible that you will find an interesting sale, discount or coupon but you will be surprised to find that the product does not arrive in Israel or alternatively, there are additional shipping costs on the price of the product.
It is very possible that the shipping costs will be high, so the final price will no longer pay off for you.
Finally, the joy of Chinese singles can also be your joy.
Just pay attention to the fine print and do not buy what you do not really need.
