A 'sale' isn't always a good deal â here's how to tell All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Deceptive pricing is rampant, but you can protect yourself. Image: pexels / negative space 2021-01-08 17:00:00 UTC UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2021, 1:56 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include a statement from Macy's regarding its pricing practices. When you see a great deal online, your impulse is likely to add it to your cart and head to checkout. After all, those savings won't last forever â and you don't want the product to go out of stock before you had a chance to buy it at a low price. You need to get the goods while they're hot.