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Who does not know: shortly before Christmas you are still interested in all the gifts to buy for your loved ones. There was no time for that the rest of the year. So, does it make sense to buy your gifts in December?
There is no statistical evidence for a Christmas surcharge, says Pascal Seiler, who comes to SRF from the economic research center at ETH Zurich (KOF). KOF analyzes hundreds of selected products and services and shows when prices are falling or rising.
Prices for some products also drop in December: gamers in particular may be pleased with this. According to SRF’s extensive price check, prices of game consoles and games are falling on almost a third of the products. One of the biggest sales drivers during the Christmas season at Mediamarkt is gaming products. Manufacturers would deliberately supply products to retailers at lower prices to increase sales.
While the prices of televisions fell by 22 percent, the prices of computers, photography and video devices were also affected by 19 percent. Sparkling wines are also 27 percent cheaper in December. There is nothing stopping you from celebrating New Year’s Eve.
On the other hand, it is better to buy clothes in January. Clothing and shoe prices fell 29 percent in January. On the one hand, Christmas shopping is over, on the other hand, clothes are seasonal items. That’s why retailers offer generous discounts in January; so you’re not stuck with warm winter clothes. There is a second wave of discounts on summer products in July.
However, winter sports products such as skiing and snowboarding are also cheaper in January. The highest demand here is in November and December, when it snows. So if you want to buy new winter equipment, it is better to wait until the new year.
Dealers and sellers avoid sharp price increases. After all, they don’t want to upset their customers. KOF notes that in an inflationary environment, consumers will be more likely to accept price increases.
Source :Blick
I’m Tim David and I work as an author for 24 Instant News, covering the Market section. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, my mission is to provide accurate, timely and insightful news coverage that helps our readers stay informed about the latest trends in the market. My writing style is focused on making complex economic topics easy to understand for everyone.
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