Guides to buy at the right price
Price history, fake discounts, the best time to buy: our guides so you never overpay again.
Price history
Amazon price history: how to see how a product's price has changed
Four ways to see an Amazon product's price history, how to read the chart, and the limits to know before you buy.
Cdiscount price tracker: how to see a Cdiscount price history
Cdiscount doesn't show how its prices change: how to track them yourself or with a tool, and check that a deal is real.
Fnac and Darty price history: how to find it and judge a deal
Neither Fnac nor Darty publishes past prices, so here are the methods that actually work to find them and judge a discount.
Fake discounts
Fake discounts: how to tell if a sale is real (2026 checklist)
The checklist of traps that turn a "sale" into an ordinary price, a method to verify any discount, and how to report abuse.
The 30-day rule for was-prices (EU Omnibus directive): the law explained with examples
The exact wording of the 30-day rule, its exceptions, the penalties involved and worked examples so you can check a was-price yourself.
Fake Black Friday deals 2026: how to spot scams and fake discounts
The fake-discount tricks and scams of Black Friday, what French consumer inspections found, and a method to pay only for genuine price drops.
Best time to buy
The best time to buy: a month-by-month shopping calendar
A month-by-month buying calendar, the big 2026-2027 sales events in France and the product life-cycle rule for buying at the right moment.
When to buy home appliances for less: a month-by-month calendar
A month-by-month calendar for large and small appliances, the best times appliance by appliance, free take-back of your old unit and the energy label.
When to buy a TV for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a TV: the new model cycle, sales, Black Friday, big sporting events and fake discounts.
When to buy a laptop for less: a month-by-month calendar
Back to school, Black Friday, sales and new chip generations: when a laptop is most likely to be fairly priced.
When to buy an iPhone for less: the best time in 2026
The iPhone launch cycle, the models Apple announced in September 2026 and a month-by-month calendar to buy at the best price.
When to buy a smartphone for less: launch calendar and best deals
The big brands' launch cycles, the best month to buy and a simple method to pay only for genuine price drops.
When to buy a robot vacuum for less: the calendar and the traps
The best times to pay less for a robot vacuum, the inflated discounts to avoid and the hidden costs to check before buying.
When to buy a PS5 for less: prices, bundles and the best times
The PS5's official price went up in 2026: here are the periods, bundles and habits that still let you pay less for one.
When to buy a washing machine for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a washing machine, with France's durability score, the EU energy label and your take-back and warranty rights.
When to buy a fridge for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a fridge in France and Europe, with 2027 sale dates, the energy label and free take-back of your old appliance.
When to buy a coffee machine for less (and which type costs least to run)
The best times to buy a coffee machine, plus a simple total-cost calculation to choose between pods, bean-to-cup and manual espresso.
When to buy headphones or wireless earbuds for less
The right time to pay less for headphones or wireless earbuds, with the big brands' release cycles and the traps in audio deals.
When to buy a smartwatch for less: 2026 launches and best months
The 2026 smartwatch launch calendar, the most favourable months to buy and a simple method to avoid fake discounts.
When to buy a tablet for less: the best time in 2026
A calendar for paying less for a tablet, iPad or Android, covering release cycles, back-to-school offers and the fake deals to avoid.
When to buy a camera for less: cashback, new bodies and used gear
How to combine manufacturer cashback offers, camera release cycles and the used market to pay less for photo gear.
When are the best air fryer sales during the year?
The best air fryer sales of the year, the fake discounts to avoid and how to choose the right size and format.
When to buy an e-bike for less: a month-by-month guide
Why end of season and winter usually beat spring for buying an e-bike, and what to check before you pay.
When to buy a PC monitor for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a PC monitor, from office screens to gaming displays, with the criteria to settle first and the fake deals to avoid.
When to buy a cordless stick vacuum for less: calendar and pitfalls
When stick vacuums genuinely get cheaper, how to benefit from a new generation launch, and why the battery price matters before you buy.
When to buy an air conditioner for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for an air conditioner, with portable vs split explained, installation rules in France and the energy label.
When to buy a dishwasher for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a dishwasher, with the energy label explained, the true cost of ownership and a checklist before you order.
When to buy a MacBook for less: the best time in 2026
New generations, education offer, certified refurbished and Black Friday: the calendar for paying the right price for a MacBook.
When to buy a mattress for less: the best times and the traps
The real discount periods for mattresses, the permanent-sale trap, trial nights and your return rights.
When to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 for less: price and timing in 2026
New official price, bundles, Black Friday, the original Switch's end of sale and game prices: how to buy a Switch at the right time.
When to buy a tumble dryer for less: a month-by-month guide
A month-by-month calendar to pay less for a tumble dryer, with the heat pump question settled, the new energy label explained and the true cost of ownership.
When to buy an electric scooter for less: calendar and 2026 French rules
Why autumn and winter usually beat spring for buying an electric scooter, and the French rules to check before you pay.
Sales & events
Black Friday 2026: date, Black Week calendar and how to spot real deals
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27: the full calendar, the EU 30-day price rule and a four-week plan to get ready.
French Days 2026: official dates, next edition and how to shop smart
The official dates of both 2026 French Days editions, what is known about the next one, and a method to keep only the genuine price drops.
France's 2026 sales (soldes): winter and summer dates, rules and review
The official dates of France's 2026 sales, why summer was extended, the rules that apply and when the next winter sales take place in 2027.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: recap, next Amazon sale and Prime Day 2027
What to remember from Prime Day 2026, Amazon's next sales events and a method to be ready for the next one without falling for fake deals.
Cyber Monday 2026: Date, Cyber Week Calendar and How to Find Real Deals
Cyber Monday 2026 falls on Monday, November 30: the full Cyber Weekend calendar, dates for the next years, and a simple method to only pay for genuine price drops.
Singles Day 2026 (11.11): date, participating sites and traps to avoid
The Singles Day 2026 date, where 11.11 comes from, who runs it in France and what 2026 EU customs rules change for orders from outside the EU.
Christmas 2026: when to buy gifts for less, the October to December calendar
The October to December 2026 calendar for paying less for Christmas gifts, with key dates, return windows and a simple way to track your gift list.
Prime Big Deal Days 2026: dates, how to prepare and how to spot real deals
Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is on October 6–7: what Amazon has confirmed, the dates of previous editions and how to keep only the genuine price drops.
French winter sales 2027: dates, rules and how to spot genuine bargains
The dates of the 2027 French winter sales, local exceptions, the rules that protect shoppers and a method to prepare your purchases from December.
Price alerts
Price drop alerts: how to get notified when a price drops
The ways to get notified when a price drops, how to set a realistic target price, and how to avoid drowning in notifications.
How to track a price on Amazon and get a price drop alert
Every way to track an Amazon price, pick the right target price and get alerted at the right moment, without checking the page every day.
Cdiscount price tracker: set a price alert and catch every real drop
How to put a Cdiscount product under watch, pick a sensible target price and only get alerted to the drops that matter.
How to track a Fnac or Darty price and get an alert when it drops
How to put a Fnac or Darty product under watch, compare the two retailers and keep an eye on the price after you buy.
Comparisons & tools
Keepa alternative: what's free, what's paid, and when to switch
What Keepa does for free, what Keepa Pro costs, and when a simpler or multi-retailer alternative is genuinely worth it.
CamelCamelCamel outside the US: how to use it on Amazon France and Europe
How to use CamelCamelCamel on Amazon France and other non-US stores, the traps behind missed alerts, and when another tool fits better.
Keepa vs CamelCamelCamel: the complete Amazon price tracker comparison
A detailed head-to-head of the two free Amazon price trackers, with a verdict by profile and a third option if you shop beyond Amazon.
Best price comparison site in France: which one to use?
A fair comparison of the main price comparison sites in France, and when tracking a price over time beats comparing it at a single moment.
Best price tracker: comparison and criteria to choose the right one
The criteria that really matter, the main types of price trackers with their pros and cons, and which plan suits the way you shop.
Free vs paid price trackers: which should you use in 2026?
An honest comparison of free price alerts and paid trackers, with the cases where free is enough and those where it quietly costs you more.
UniverTrack vs Keepa: which price tracker should you choose?
Keepa versus UniverTrack, criterion by criterion, to see which one fits the way you shop, or whether you're better off using both.
Buying tips
How to buy cheaper on Amazon: tips that actually work
The concrete levers to pay less on Amazon: check the real price, buy at the right time, use the discounted sections and avoid the traps.
How to save money when shopping online: 10 practical methods
Ten practical, verifiable ways to pay less online: the real price, the right moment, promo codes and cashback explained, refurbished goods and consumer rights.
Is Black Friday really cheaper? The honest answer
An honest look at Black Friday: what genuinely drops, what only looks cheaper, and how to check a deal before paying.
Price tracking with UniverTrack
Is a price tracking subscription worth it? The maths, with examples
The honest maths to see whether a price tracking subscription will save you more than it costs, with examples and the cases where it won't help.
Price tracking app: how to choose one and how UniverTrack works
What a price tracking app really does, how to choose one, and a step-by-step look at how UniverTrack works, plans included.
AI shopping assistant: what AI can (and can't) do to help you choose a product
What AI can bring to choosing a product, where it falls short, and how UniverTrack's shopping assistant works, message quotas included.
Fake discount detector: how to check if a deal is real, by hand or automatically
How to check a discount by hand using the 30-day rule, then exactly how UniverTrack's fake discount detection works.