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New Delhi [India], September 23: Each year, the Big Billion Day (BBD) sale is promoted as the ultimate opportunity to save on a wide range of products, from smartphones to large appliances. Among these items, washing machines tend to be bestsellers, as many families look forward to festive sales to replace their old appliances. The discounts seem too good to pass up, banners shout "LIMITED TIME DEAL," and shoppers feel compelled to make quick purchases.

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However, a question arises: are these offers always legitimate? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Some washing machines are actually priced higher during the sale than they are in regular months. In other instances, prices are inflated just before the sale to create the illusion of larger discounts.

This is where Buyhatke's innovative feature, Deal Scanner, revolutionises the shopping experience. Rather than relying on eye-catching labels, you receive concrete data to find whether the deals are real or fake.

Let's explore the significance of this matter, using a few practical examples of washing machines.

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The Everyday Buyer's Dilemma

Consider that you are in the market for a fully automatic washing machine for your household. You come across an advertisement stating: "₹21,999 - Flat 25% OFF! Act quickly, available only while stocks last!"

You've found what seems like an unbeatable deal. The price is low, the discount is huge, and the clock is ticking. But here's what you're not seeing: the same product was selling at a lower price just a few weeks ago. The Deal Scanner exposes and lets you know whether you're getting a real bargain or falling for a marketing trick.

This tool doesn't just show you a price; it reveals the product's entire pricing history, arming you with the crucial information you need to spot a real deal.

Consider the BOSCH 9 kg Fully Automatic Front Load Washing Machine. This year's BBD showcases a price of ₹36,990, reduced from 56,490. It appears to be a significant bargain.

However, Buyhatke Deal Scanner reveals the following:

In truth, the "discount" is less impressive than it seems. Without this information, you might believe you're saving around 20k, but that's not the case; you are actually spending more than what customers paid last year

Next, let's look at a premium Samsung 7 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine Grey. BBD lists it for ₹17,118.

According to Deal Scanner:

It's a true bargain. The price is at the 6-month low and below last year's BBD discount. Here, BBD is genuinely offering savings, and Deal Scanner verifies this.

Occasionally, deals are satisfactory but not exceptional. For instance, the Samsung 8 kg 5-Star, AI Wash, Ecobubble is priced at ₹22,990.

Deal Scanner analysis:

The deal is reasonable, there is no hike before sale, but it is not extraordinary. If you need the appliance urgently, go ahead and purchase it. However, if you can afford to wait, you might find a better price closer to the festive end-of-sale or Diwali.

Washing machines aren't impulse purchases. They're high-value, long-term appliances. Spending anywhere between ₹10,000 and ₹35,000 means buyers want to be 100% sure they're actually saving. And yet, because festive sales create urgency, many buyers hit the "buy now" button without checking whether the deal is genuine or not.

The Big Billion Day sale is always packed with enticing offers, but it also harbours deceptive deals and psychological gimmicks. Washing machines are among the most frequently purchased appliances, where consumers can either save a fortune or inadvertently pay too much.

Install Buyhatke Chrome Extension, so that you won't fall into that trap again. By using Deal Scanner, you can easily know the current BBD price, last year's BBD price, the lowest price in the last six months, the average price, and any pre-sale price increases. It eliminates the uncertainty from your shopping experience.

So, before you dive into that "LIMITED TIME" washing machine deal, let the Deal Scanner handle the hard work for you. Remember, true savings don't stem from flashy red banners--they arise from understanding the reality.

This festive season, shop wisely, avoid the flashy discounts, and enjoy deals that truly deserve your investment.

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