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How pricing really works on Philippine e-commerce, and how to tell a genuine discount from a manufactured one.
How Sale Pricing Works in Philippine Online Retail
The rules on advertised discounts are stricter than most shoppers realise. Here is what they say, and where the gap is.
The Crossed-Out Price Is Not a Price
Every discount badge is calculated from a number the seller typed in themselves. Here is what it actually means.
Shopee’s Sale Calendar: Which Dates Actually Matter
9.9, payday sales, flash deals, brand days — four different kinds of sale, and only some of them move prices.
How to Spot Fake Sales on Shopee
Learn the tactics sellers use to inflate prices before sales — and how to see through them.
Best Verified Deals This Month
How we separate a genuine deal from a loud one — and what has to be true before we call anything verified.
Is the X.X Sale Worth It? We Checked the Data
Monthly mega sales promise huge discounts — but how many products actually drop in price?
Top Categories for Real Discounts on Shopee PH
Not all categories discount equally. Here's where the genuine deals are.
Payday Sale Guide — What Actually Drops in Price
The 15th and 30th bring payday sales. Here's what our data says about them.