Episode 152: The Black Friday Scam: How Retailers Are Fooling You

🚨 Exposing the truth about Black Friday sales and how major retailers are manipulating prices to trick shoppers. We investigate the widespread practice of "price anchoring" where stores artificially inflate prices before offering "discounts" that aren't really savings at all. In this eye-opening episode, we break down real examples from major retailers showing how they're marking up prices weeks before Black Friday only to "discount" them back to their original price. Learn about specific instances at Target, Best Buy, and other big stores where advertised deals aren't what they seem. We share practical tips to avoid getting scammed this Black Friday, including: - How to track real prices using tools like Camel Camel Camel and Honey - Why supporting small businesses might be a better option - Ways to spot fake discounts and inflated original prices Plus, we discuss why Black Friday has evolved from a single day event into a month-long marketing campaign, and examine our society's obsession with buying things we don't need. Don't waste your money on fake deals this holiday season. Watch this before you shop! Cut the Crap with Christian and Rex brings you the unfiltered truth about topics that matter. New episodes weekly. #customerjourney #blackfridaydeals #consumerreactions #bestbuyblackfridayad #cyberweekdeals