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'Black Friday is full of fake deals and scams – I refuse to waste my money'

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With Black Friday deals booming, many shoppers are glued to their favourite apps hoping to snag the best deals. But there's a growing group of consumers who are turning their backs on the commotion, opting instead to mark 'Buy Nothing Day' on November 29 in protest against the overt commercialisation of the event.

Among them is Nyree Brough, proprietor of Crystal Auras, who laments the shift from what she views as formerly "thoughtful" deals to what she now sees as a "false economy" for those convinced they are getting a steal.

In disgust at the perceived deceit, one X, formerly Twitter, someone voiced frustrations, stating: "Just watched in real-time as a product doubled in price days ago, and now it’s back to its original price marketed as 50% off for Black Friday.

We love to see it." The sentiment of disillusionment is echoed by others who allege that numerous stores engage in "fake sales", prompting a sense of bargain when prices might have been "£2 cheaper a few months ago". READ MORE: 'I went to world-famous spa coming to Manchester – there are things you should know' Nyree explained why she hates Black Friday so much, sharing: "I deeply dislike the commercialisation of Black Friday.

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