There are real deals too, but often with a catch "last year's flagship model for 50% off", or "buy x and get a $100 gift card to spend with us next year", etc.

There are real deals too, but often with a catch "last year's flagship model for 50% off", or "buy x and get a $100 gift card to spend with us next year", etc. And for brick and mortar stores, even a decent discount may still be more than shopping online, especially considering out of state online stores don't charge sales tax.