Bogomil Nikolov: The consumer is strong before buying, not after

The Easter holidays are approaching. In the coming days we will shop more, travel more.
What risks should we be aware of during Easter shopping as consumers?

The Food Safety Agency is already carrying out inspections just before the holidays.

The conversation with Bogomil Nikolov from the Association “Active Users”.

According to him, exactly the user is the best inspector on the marketalthough some of us do not realize it and do not want to accept it.

“Like there is one entrustment of control bodiesbut they cannot “light up” everywhere, so it is very important that users realize that they are controllers and when they see irregularities they “sanction” them, at least by not buying, share with other users any problems they have seen. To signal the control authorities, to direct them in their work”, the expert also pointed out and added, referring to the experience so far, that usually the signals increase after the holidays and very rarely before then.

“We always say it’s much more important, a man before giving his money to look, read, count and question. The consumer is strong before buying and much less so afterhe noted.

An unfavorable factor affecting vigilance is the lack of time immediately before the holidays, and when we do not have time, we do not have such an opportunity to compare. The power is precisely in this – to compare in order to choose the best for himself, Nikolov is categorical.

“It is not possible for the best offers to find us on their own”, explains “Active users”, a the first sign of deception is that instead of us finding it, it finds us, it seeks us.

Be careful when we receive some overly nice, attractive information – by e-mail or on social networks. Fraudulent messages can come from all over the world, but it’s good not to “get caught” so easily, experts advise.

Listen to Nevena Nikolova’s conversation in the audio file about unfair commercial practices and tricks in tourist trips and other interesting aspects.