The Dirty Tricks Behind Amazon & Flipkart Sales - Future IQ

Ever wondered if those massive online sales like Amazon Prime Day, Flipkart Big Billion Days, Myntra’s End of Reason Sale or GOAT Sales are really helping you save money — or just cleverly pushing you to spend more? This episode of Future IQ uncovers how these “BIG SALES” use smart psychological tricks to make you buy things you didn’t even plan for, and often the more expensive versions too. From fake scarcity tactics like “only 1 left in stock” and social proof nudges showing “3 people just bought this,” to decoy pricing strategies and sneaky anchoring that makes discounts look irresistible, there’s a whole marketing game happening behind the scenes. We also reveal how retailers quietly inflate prices weeks before the sale, only to drop them later and advertise it as a huge discount. This video dives into why tempting credit card offers work so well, and how your brain’s quick decision system (System 1) often overpowers your logical side (System 2) during these flashy sales. With practical tips on using tools like Keepa and PriceHistory.in to track real prices, and why shopping with a no-nonsense friend can actually save you thousands, this episode will change the way you shop forever. So before you get swept away by the next big sale banner, watch this and learn how to shop smarter, save better, and never fall for these clever traps again. Join the Future IQ Community: https://tapthe.link/futureiqwa More Videos: Why Diwali Was Never About Religion: https://youtu.be/_AByBm35DgI Why you're addicted to shopping - Psychology Of Persuasion: https://youtu.be/lEvzk05XzOg You Are Paying More Than Others: https://youtu.be/gyyVUjInirg The Dollar Value Of Your Time - How Much Are You Worth An Hour?: https://youtu.be/gyyVUjInirg Mastering Both Your Brains - System1 & System 2: https://youtu.be/DIVTMooO7o4 Links: Book: Influence the Science of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Many examples of decoy effect: https://arpitsrivastava.com/marketing-examples-of-the-decoy-effect/ Are you a System 1 or System 2 thinker? https://www.psytoolkit.org/survey-library/thinking-style-rei.html Hope you enjoyed FutureIQ by Navin Kabra and Shrikant Joshi. Do hit us up on Twitter: @ngkabra http://twitter.com/ngkabra @shrikant https://twitter.com/shrikant Listen it on the podcast provider of your choice: https://tapthe.link/FutureIQRSS