Will you buy during Buen Fin? Discover the advice that Profeco gives you

Hundreds of companies, large and small, will offer discounts and special promotions during the thirteenth edition of Buen Fin, which will be held this year from November 17 to 20.

This program, whose objective is, on the one hand, to support the family economy and, on the other hand, encouraging sales in different sectors, offers a large number of opportunities in thousands of articles, which are available to the public for a short time.

To avoid getting carried away by euphoria and getting into debt, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency offers a series of useful tips before going bargain hunting on these special days.

On your marks, ready? To buy!

One of the most important tips offered by the government agency is to take advantage of the days leading up to Buen Fin to make a list of goods or services you would like to acquire, but to set your priorities: place the things you need in high. from the list. and don’t do it impulse purchases.

Once you know what you want to buy, all that remains is to compare the different offers. Don’t settle for just one alternative, carefully check the offers and promotions offered by different suppliers.

Proféco advises you to pay particular attention to the availability of the desired product as well as delivery times and conditions, if you buy online, in order to avoid charges or misleading clauses.

It is also essential that you know if the products you have purchased have a warranty and what they consist of and, even if you don’t plan to, you need to know what steps to take in the event of a change or back goods. To avoid problems, keep all your purchase receipts.

What should I do if a promotion is not honored?

If a company is not honoring promotions or offers, or is advertising misleadingly, you can report them. Consumer phone55 5568 8722 for Mexico City and the metropolitan area, and 800 962 8000 for the rest of the republic.

You can also send a message to [email protected] or [email protected], where they will guide you on the steps to follow to assert your rights as a consumer.