2020-11-10
El Buen Fin (short for "El Buen Fin de Semana," or "The Good Weekend") has been held Since 2011 on the weekend before Mexican Revolution Day - the third Monday of November- , and it is an annual nationwide shopping event inspired by Black Friday in the United States that was born as a government initiative to revive the country's economy.
Due to the pandemic, this year's shopping event is being held from this past Monday 9th to Friday, November 20th. On this weekend, stores will offer in-house promotions, including special discounts, extended credit terms and easy payment plans, though most of the transactions are expected to be placed online.
The key to taking advantage of Buen Fin promotions is to do some planning. One good way to find the best deals is to visit the websites of participating businesses to check out the discounts they are offering on the products you want to buy but also to go to your bank website, since a lot of good deals depend on the credit card you’ll use yo buy.
And, though El Buen Fin sales can be awfully tempting, remember that buying just to be buying is not a good way to take advantage of the sale. Keep in mind that a special offer is only worth it when you find a product you need at a price below its actual cost.
Before participating in El Buen Fin, consider the following:
• Make a budget and stick to it to avoid debt.
• Make a list of the things you really need and want to buy.
• Before buying compare prices in different stores both physical and online.
PROFECO, Mexico's Consumer Protection Agency, is warning buyers to look out for potential scams during El Buen Fin. For more information, visit the official website, where a full list of participating businesses will be available in the coming days.
https://www.diariodequeretaro.com.mx/local/el-buen-fin-estara-en-10-mil-comercios-5880564.html