Smartproxy spills the beans on when you should buy holiday gifts
Want to save big on Christmas gifts this year? According to a new study by Smartproxy.com, Tuesday mornings are 16% cheaper than the most expensive shopping times i thanks to dynamic pricing.

Here’s what you need to know:
Best time to shop: Prices tend to be lowest in the morning (6 am to 12 pm).
Best day to shop: Tuesday mornings (6 am to 12 pm) are the cheapest, with an average price of $261.02.
Most expensive time: Friday mornings (6 am to 12 pm) tend to have higher prices, averaging $313.00.
Dynamic pricing adjusts costs based on demand, competition, and even how often you check an item online. This makes timing your shopping crucial for getting the best deals.
Smartproxy’s global analysis also ranks the U.S. 7th in dynamic pricing usage, showing how often and strategically prices change.
The U.S. ranks 7th worldwide for dynamic pricing
The U.S. ranks 7th globally for dynamic pricing, meaning it’s used quite a lot, but not as much as in countries like Turkey, Italy, and Belgium.
Price changes: The U.S. ranks 4th for how often prices change, showing that prices are adjusted frequently in industries like retail and e-commerce.
Pricing strategies: The U.S. also ranks 4th for the complexity of its pricing models, using advanced algorithms to adjust prices based on demand, time of day, and competition.
How often do prices change? (Price Change Frequency)
In the U.S., prices change a lot, and that's why the U.S. ranks 4th in how often prices are changed. Stores, online shops, and even airlines change their prices all the time based on things like how many people want to buy something, the time of day, and what other stores are charging. This shows that the U.S. is good at changing prices quickly to make the most money.
How complex are pricing models?
The U.S. also ranks 4th for how complicated its pricing systems are. This means that U.S. businesses use cognitive computing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or deep learning to figure out the best price for each item. It considers many variables such as the desirability of the item, the time of day, what other stores are charging, and even what customers are doing online. This helps businesses set prices in a way that gets the most money while still offering deals to customers.
If you want to know more about dynamic pricing, please see the report here: https://smartproxy.com/ecommerce/dynamic-pricing
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