How to Spot Fake Discounts on PC Parts in India
By PartsRadar • 2025-12-23 • 5 min read
Not every “₹5,000 OFF” is real. Learn how to identify inflated MRPs, pre-sale spikes, and how to verify a deal using price history and cross-store checks.
Updated: Dec 2025
Read this before: Great Indian Festival / Big Billion Days / any large sale
Why fake discounts happen
On marketplaces, sellers can manipulate the “original price” (MRP/strikethrough) to make a normal price look like a huge discount. This is most common during major sales when buyers assume everything is cheapest.
Common fake-discount tricks
- Inflated MRP: Huge “% off” vs a number nobody paid.
- Pre-sale spike: Price increases days/weeks before a sale, then “drops” back to normal.
- Variant confusion: A worse variant gets promoted as “deal” (less VRAM, older revision).
- Hidden costs: Shipping or add-ons erase the discount.
How to verify a deal in 60 seconds
- Check price history: 30–90 day chart if available.
- Compare sellers: Check 2–3 stores including a PC-specialist store.
- Final checkout price: Include shipping + card discount.
Real deal checklist
Before you buy, confirm:
- Today's price is near a recent low (not just “MRP low”).
- No suspicious price spike right before the sale.
- Warranty + seller reputation are clear.
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