Amazon Sale Ends: Motorcycles and Scooters Available at Discounted Prices

In connection with Independence Day, Amazon and Flipkart have started their sales. Every year, major e-commerce platforms announce such promotions, and buyers invariably pay attention to the advertised large discounts, whether they are 50%, 70%, or claims of the lowest price.

However, the question arises: are these discounts always true? Often, there is a practice where the product price is increased shortly before the start of the sale, and then a large discount is offered on this inflated price. As a result, the buyer may believe they are getting a good deal, even though the item might have been sold for a lower price just a few days earlier. Although this does not happen with all products or sellers, such cases are regularly recorded.

Therefore, relying solely on signs like '60% off' or '70% off' is not the right approach. It is necessary to find out what price the product was sold at in the last one or two months. If the price during the sale has appeared previously, the large discount may only be a tactic to attract attention.

Some online stores indicate the discount directly from the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). However, the reality is that many electronic goods are sold significantly below MRP throughout the year. For example, if the MRP of a phone is 50,000 rupees, and it is sold for 39,999 rupees during a sale, this does not guarantee a saving of 10,000 rupees; it is possible that the same phone was sold for 39,999 or 38,999 rupees even before the promotion began.

During every major sale, screenshots appear on social media where users claim that the price was artificially inflated before the start of the promotion, and then a discount was applied on this inflated price. Although not every case is reliable, as dynamic pricing exists in e-commerce depending on demand, inventory, sellers, and special offers, marketing research shows patterns where some sellers first raise the price and then present it as a discount to make the offer more attractive.

It is important to understand that not all promotions are fraudulent. Companies can genuinely offer good prices due to the release of new models, the need to clear warehouse stock, or thanks to bank offers. Especially in categories like smartphones, laptops, and televisions, the lowest prices of the year can often be seen during festival sales.

If you plan to purchase an expensive gadget, consumer electronics, or a household appliance, it is best to study the price history of that product. There are many free tools for this purpose. PriceDiff is one such tool that allows you to view the past cost of a product by entering a link from Amazon India, Flipkart, Myntra, and Ajio. It also displays the lowest price of the product and its price graph over the last few months. If the price during the sale has appeared before, you will understand that the discount is not as significant.

Additionally, there is PriceTrail, which also shows price history. It does not just state the percentage discount but also indicates whether the current price is truly low compared to the previous 90 days or a longer period. Many online stores have a default option to view price history. If you shop only on Amazon, popular tools worldwide are Keepa and CamelCamelCamel. However, for tracking prices on Amazon and Flipkart in India, PriceDiff and PriceTrail may be more useful.

Tonight, the Great Freedom Sale will begin on Amazon India. During this promotion, buyers will have access to various favorable offers, including the opportunity to purchase a Samsung smartphone at a reduced price.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G, which was released last year as a flagship device, will now be available at a significantly lower cost.

During the Freedom Sale, a fixed discount of 40,000 rupees can be applied to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Initially, Samsung launched this device in India at a price of 1,29,999 rupees.

Offers on Amazon frequently change. When checking Amazon India in the desktop version, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was listed at 93,849 rupees, and during the sale, it can be purchased for 89,999 rupees, providing the buyer with savings of 40 thousand rupees.

Regarding the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is equipped with a quad-camera module. It features a main 200-megapixel camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra supports S-Pen functionality, which allows not only taking handwritten notes on the screen but also controlling camera functions. Additionally, this phone is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery.

If you have been waiting for an opportunity to purchase a new iPhone, you have good news. Flipkart has announced its Freedom Sale 2026. The promotion starts on August 8 and will include major discounts on various Apple iPhone models.

Although the company has not yet disclosed all the details of the offers, teaser pages show that good deals are expected on both the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 models.

According to Flipkart's information, participants in the Plus and Black programs, as well as Flipkart Card holders, will get access to the sale 24 hours earlier than others. Additionally, paying with an SBI credit card can provide an instant discount of up to 10 percent, which can further reduce the phone's cost.

On the iPhone 17 Pro, you can expect substantial savings through a combination of bank offers, exchange bonuses, and other discounts. Some promotions promise total savings of around 20,000 rupees, and in some cases, the benefit may exceed this amount.

The most attractive deal is the offer on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Usually, the Pro Max model is more expensive than the base Pro, but the situation has changed during the Flipkart Freedom Sale. According to the teaser, the iPhone 17 Pro Max with 256 GB storage can be purchased at an effective price of ₹1,29,900, while the effective price of the iPhone 17 Pro will be ₹1,31,900. Thus, the Pro Max might be about ₹2,000 cheaper than the Pro, although this price accounts for all bonuses, including bank offers and cashback.

The company states that within this deal, a direct discount of ₹10,000 on the phone's price is first provided. Then, when paying with certain bank cards, an instant discount of up to ₹6,000 is given. Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users will also receive up to 5% cashback. After summing up all these offers, the effective price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max reaches ₹1,29,900. The exchange offer is available separately and depends on the value of your old device.

If your budget is more limited, the iPhone 17 may also be available at an attractive price during this sale. According to Flipkart teasers and other reports, its effective price could drop below ₹80,000. A good discount is also expected on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, and iPhone 15.

Before purchasing an iPhone, it is important not to rely solely on the displayed price. Flipkart often shows an 'Effective Price,' which includes bank discounts, exchange offers, and other conditions. If you do not have the corresponding bank card or do not plan to trade in, you will have to pay a higher amount.

If you are using an iPhone 15, it is wiser to consider upgrading directly to the iPhone 17. For users of iPhone 13 or iPhone 14, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models could be good options for an upgrade. On the other hand, if your budget is small, the iPhone 16e might be the most cost-effective choice during this sale.