Be Cautious from such open Loots
Flipkart's much hyped and publicized Big Billion day sale on 6th October,2014 was an unprecedented event in the Indian history. This was first time that any sale was held on such huge scale and received tremendous response. Flipkart claimed to sold goods worth $100 million but even then it has less to smile.Due to steep discounts and cost of heavy promotion it is less likely that it will make any significant profit.Moreover,the sale is also under heavy criticism from normal customers to big manufacturers.It was only publicity gimmick and targeted to get as many hits as possible.Although, Flipkart was bidding to get billion customers it was in no mood to serve them all.This is proved by the fact that the products available for sale were too less compared to the expected demand.
Of the 1 billion who visited Flipkart 998.5 Million came back empty handed.This means that only 1 in every 600 buyers was able to get something - Times of India
Fact is that instead of gaining anything Flipkart has severely damaged its brand value and has lost trust of millions of customers.There are several reports of heavy price manipulations and totally unfair practice and social media was flooded by such claims. Flipkart was accused for exorbitantly increasing the price of the products, putting very less products for actual sale and playing with the customers. The sale was mocked by many names like Flopkart, Loot etc. The customers who were not able to get anything fair were furious but now the customers who managed to get something are also feeling some anxious. They got products but are now facing danger of warranty being void. Companies have threatened not to honor any warranty claims for the products.
See more - Flipkart Exposed
Flipkart's sale will not be remembered for any good but for the turbulence it created in the online and offline market.It will be remembered for the severe flak from all sections of the society and its after effects.This sale was criticized for unfair practice,anti-competitive approach,duping the customers and technical glitches.the deals are also It is said that Flipkarts whole intention was to gain traffic all have came down heavily on Flipkart.
This single act of Flipkart is going to "Flip" the Indian online retail market. As the repercussions of this sale the consumer companies have suspended supplies to online retailers, chances are that warranty will not be provided, deep discounts will be available no more and government may tighten its control over the market.
Important- Companies have stated not to honor the warranty claims,so please check with Flipkart & Dealers ASAP and also inform your known ones.Click here to know more.
Following is the report published in this blog on the sale day to expose the truth of big sale.This report helped tens of thousands of persons to know the truth and take informed decision.
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BEWARE of Flipkart's Big Billion Day sale
Be Cautious,It is open Loot
If you are planning to buy something on the great Big Billion Day sale of Flipkart, you STRONGLY need to consider once again.
It is very frustrating to find that Prices of all the products have been increased exorbitantly, more than 30 percent.The same products are available on other online sites much lesser than Flipkart's price.
I was wishing to purchase some products and had added them to cart and wishlist for last 15 days.I would have already purchased them but then I came to know about the Big Billion day sale and I postponed my purchase till sale day, hoping for really something BIG.I was of impression that on big sale day I will be able to get the products for some more discount.But here I am, finding myself totally duped in the name of big sale.
Yes BIG has came
Big day has came for me right now.It is not in the form of any big benefit but big SHOCK and SURPRISE.I am still not able to believe how any company can do such fraud openly and keep fooling the customers ? The products I was to purchase have made really big move and their prices are now on the sky.For instance I was looking for LED TV from Videocon, Model No.-VKC40FH 40 inches; LED from Philips- 40PFL4958 ;a laptop from HP Model no-15-g009AX.
The Videocon TV was available for Rs 27990/- , now it is available for Rs 37040/- . It is more than 30% increase in the previous price.
Also, it was with 3 years warranty plus 1 year additional warranty; now the warranty shown is only 1 year.
Philips TV was available for Rs 39990/- but now it is being sold for Rs 49050/-.
The HP Notebook was available for Rs 27000/- but now Flipkart is asking Rs 33190/- for it.
Click Here to see Snapdeal & Flipkart being exposed.
How they compare on other sites
- Videocon -VKC40FH --> On Snapdeal - Rs 27390/ - (Fkart - 37040/)
- Philips - 40PFL4958--> On Snapdeal - Rs 32590/ - (Fkart - 49050/)
- HP -15-g009AX --> NA on Snapdeal
Rs 37040 /-
Rs 27390 / -
Rs 9650 /-
35.23 %
Philips-40PFL4958
Rs 49050 / -
Rs 32590 /-
Rs
16460 /-
50.50 %
HP-15-g009AX
Rs 33190 / -
Not Available
NA
NA
It clearly shows that products on Flipkart are more than 50 % dearer than other site.So how Flipkart claim to be selling anything competitive ?
What to do ?
Do not be overwhelmed by the big advertisements and huge publicity. Do not believe anything like big sale and go blindly for buying the products seeing the heavy discount. Do not fall into the TRAP.See the offers properly and make sure to compare the products on other sites too before buying anything on the Flipkart.
Save yourself from being fooled, Save your self from being looted. Be wise and also help others to know the truth. Save others too by spreading this information to as many people you can. Even if one person escapes from this trap, this will be good.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for information. I will sure use it.
DeleteThank you Shivram Jwala. but it is surprising it took you quiet a while to realise this!
ReplyDeletethat businesses do not run promotional evens to benefit others; they do it for themselves.
You added to wishlist. I do similar stuff every year in Big Bazaar/ Pantaloon Groop annual circus; just to see the look on the face of the counter girl/boy cashier.
Pick up a Maggi pack [usual small or double pack]
Any bigger brand [Amul etc] 100gm butter pack
some mixed friut juice tetra pack like Tropicana
select premium biscuit like - mcvities hobnobs
I merely ask the cashier on those so called ' yeh hafta sabse sasta' days to tell me what discounts are there on the items I want.
after the person checks my 5-6 items and for each; they inform me; there is no discount or 1 or 2rs off; I leave them all.
the look on the face of people in the line [sometimes with 5000-6000rs carts] and the look on the face of cashier herself - is classic ;) hahaa
no news here. they will be only offering some good discounts on select items and for most others; generate gross sales
Yes it took time to know the truth of marketing. But its ok...better late than never...
Deletebut still a very very systematic and nice vigilante post Shivram.
DeleteYou may or may not know; many forums are sharing your this post on their posts.. as in members with similar hurt as you; are vocal and also linking your blog.
REALLY APPRECIATE you responding to all of us in the comments section individually !!
Keep Up with your sharing work Brother!
God Bless
Thanks dear .. You are very lovely and encouraging person.
DeleteNice Post :) Sharing it on FB
ReplyDeleteThank you....Combined Efforts have saved thousands of innocent customers from the Trap.
DeleteYou can also watch and share this video - Flipkart Exposed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q3ARJuCDbs
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ReplyDeleteBuddy i just ordered something from the site...... And i cant cancel it.. But the funny part is its on COD lol
ReplyDeleteAny idea how to cancel the order
They will not allow to cancel because it was their policy - No cancellation on Big sale day. However, for COD s ...always customer is winner. If you not want the item just do not accept it when it arrives. It is policy of COD that if you nor accept the item it will go back. Relax
DeleteBig or not.. Be wise to use common sense on the market values...then you can be rest assured you are not fooled. I bought only 'half girlfriend' on the big billion day for 99 bucks which seems a fair deal.. My other wish list items didn't significant price drop so they can be bought any day.
ReplyDeleteHey, very nice site. I came across this on Google, and I am stoked that I did. I will definitely be coming back here more often. Wish I could add to the conversation and bring a bit more to the table, but am just taking in as much info as I can at the moment. Thanks for sharing.
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nice blog! Enjoy India’s biggest online sale is all set to be back with a bang. So, sit up, and mark your calendar for the much awaited Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.Thank you! Flipkart Sale
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ReplyDeleteUnofficial channel sources have confirmed that the Flipkart Big Billion Day 2016 date is going to be anytime during the 1st week of October 2016
ReplyDeleteFlipkart Big Billion Day 2016 is going to be biggest loot
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