Mobile phone sales at Mercado Libre increased by nearly 90% after Guzmán’s departure

Uncertainty about the dollar price (or peso) has boosted demand for household appliances, which are considered a refuge against inflation. Some data are revealing. For example, in Mercado Libre, the sale of mobile phones it’s up 86% compared to any other Sunday and “everything electro has been sold and consulted a lot”, represented graphically by the most famous eCommerce portal in the country.

Other specialized chains consulted by Clarione agree that this weekend’s sales have also increased, but not in “huge form”. The data confirm a very inbuilt habit among Argentines: go out and “dollarize” the pesos for fear of losing their value or anticipate the purchase of durable goods (refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, telephones or computers) to anticipate any price increases.

What’s happening in Mercado Libre has another meaning. The platform created by Marcos Galperin is the most representative by number of users, brands and chains and product offers. It also has the advantage of offering all payment methods, including your own (Mercado Pago) and card financing. Without going further, Some items are on sale at a 40% discount and in 12 interest-free installments.

The cell phone category was an unwitting star this weekend, following the resignation of former Economy Minister Martín Guzmán and the appointment of Silvina Batakis in his place. The price range of the devices for sale in Mercado Libre They start at $ 28,000 and can reach $ 278,000. This is the value of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the top of the range equipment of the South Korean brand.