The one thing that has come to mind talking bikes with people in these crazy times is you are not saving money if you end up buying a deeply discounted bike that isn't right for you. People are going sale mad and impulse buying stuff that isn't right for them...because mega sale!!!
It's a variation on buying that clapped out used bike that needs a full drivetrain, brake service, new drivetrain, new tires, etc... The initial cost is attractive, but at the end of the process the deal is not all that sweet.
I'm a fan of figuring out what I want and then looking for the best way to get it vs. looking for deals and then figuring out if I can make the item work for me.