Tips to Save Online Shopping on Twin Dates, Don't Get Confused by Discounts

JAKARTA - Twin dates such as 8.8, 9.9, and 11.11 have become one of the moments that many promo hunters are waiting for. Various discounts, vouchers, and special offers usually appear at almost the same time.

This moment can be an opportunity to get the desired goods at a more attractive price. The large number of promos can also make consumers buy goods that are not really needed.

Shopping on twin dates should not only rely on the size of the discount. There are a number of strategies that can be done so that the promo really provides benefits and does not actually make spending swell.

One of the most important is to determine the target goods before the promo day takes place. Make a list of needs and products that have long wanted to be bought.

This way helps consumers distinguish between items that are really needed and products that look attractive just because the price is going down.

After determining the target item, check the price first. Don't immediately assume a product is cheap just because it has a discount label. Comparing prices before the promo period with the price on the twins date can help you find out if the discount offered is indeed profitable.

The next strategy is to understand the voucher and discount mechanism. Not all discounts can be used for all products, while some vouchers may have minimum transaction limits or specific usage periods. Reading the terms and conditions before checkout can prevent consumers from having false expectations.

The time when checking out groceries is also an important factor when shopping during moments like Double Day. A number of online shopping platforms such as Blibli, for example, which divide promos into several sessions, so consumers need to know when certain offers start to apply.

In the momentum of Double Day 8.8 which took place on August 8, 2026, a number of promo sessions with different times.

One of them is the Midnight Sale at 00.00-01.00 WIB with direct discounts of up to IDR 880,000. There is also a Rush Hour Voucher at 13.00, 15.00, 17.00, and 19.00 WIB with discount vouchers of up to 50 percent, as well as a Mega Flash Sale with discounts of up to 70 percent.

For consumers who already have the desired goods, knowing this schedule can help determine when the right time to open the application and make a checkout.

But that doesn't mean all promo sessions have to be followed. Choose an offer that is in line with your needs and budget.

Apart from price, the aspect of transaction security is also no less important. Cheap prices should not make consumers ignore the seller's reputation, the authenticity of the goods, product details, and return policies.

Moreover, for products with high transaction values such as electronic devices, consumers should ensure the specifications, warranty, completeness, and credibility of the seller before making payments.

For fashion and daily necessities, the size, variant, material, and buyer reviews also need to be checked so that they do not end up with purchases that do not meet expectations.

In addition, the use of technology can also help the process of choosing goods. Now, consumers can use AI to ask for recommendations based on needs, compare product specifications, or compile a list of options before determining the goods to be purchased.

However, AI recommendations should be positioned as a consideration, not the final decision. Consumers still need to check the price, specifications, seller reputation, user reviews, and promo terms directly before making a transaction.

Another thing that is often forgotten is setting a budget. The twins' date is synonymous with big promotions, but discounts still mean spending if the item is not needed. Setting a spending limit before opening the application can be a simple way to prevent impulsive purchases.

For consumers who already know the desired item, putting it in the cart before the promo period can also be a practical step. That way, when the price or voucher you've been waiting for is available, consumers no longer have to spend time looking for products.

This strategy is also one of the suggestions made by Indra Perdana, Head of Blibli Campaign, ahead of Double Day 8.8.

"We want to ensure that consumers get the best deals while feeling safe. Instead of hunting when stocks are running low, putting the desired products in the shopping cart from now on makes the checkout process faster," explained Indra.

Through the shopping tips above, twins can be a momentum to get the items that are really needed at a more reasonable price, not just an excuse to add to the cart.