Price history & fake discounts in Moldova

redu shows price history for every product at every store in Moldova, so you can see whether a discount is real or fake. A “−30%” tag tells you nothing if the price was raised right before the promotion — the history does.

What is a fake discount?

A fake discount happens when a store raises the “regular” price shortly before a promotion, then “cuts” it back close to the original. The percentage looks big, but the real saving is small or zero. Without price history, it is almost impossible to spot.

How redu catches fake discounts

redu keeps price history per (product, store): one trend line per store with the regular and discounted price over time, plus a clear was/now delta. If the price climbed right before a “discount”, you see it immediately on the chart.

A simple example

A product costs 79 lei. A week before the promotion the price becomes 99 lei. Then a “−20%” offer appears — 79 lei, exactly the earlier price. On redu’s chart the jump from 79 to 99 lei is obvious, so you know the discount saves you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fake discount?

A fake discount is an offer where the price was raised right before the promotion, so the percentage looks big but you pay what you would have anyway. redu catches it with price history.

How do I check if a discount is real in Moldova?

Open the product in the redu app and view the price-history chart per store. If the “regular” price spiked right before the promotion, the discount is fake. Free, no account.

Which stores does it work for?

For the stores in Moldova that redu covers — Linella, Metro, Bonus, Mega Alina, Alcomarket, Kaufland, CasaMega and more.

Does it cost anything?

No. redu is free and needs no account. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.