Getting the best deals this Black Friday
We’re officially a few days away from the infamous
Black Friday (27th November). If you’re anything like me,
you’ve been patiently waiting for these sales but it’s important to not get
lost in the hype and still be smart about your shopping. I’ve rounded up my
best tips to make sure you don’t get ripped off this weekend.
♥Shop
Online
There’s the constant
comparison – Black
Friday vs Cyber Monday.
A little history
lesson - Black Friday is historically the first Friday after
thanksgiving. Cyber Monday follows Black Friday as the first Monday after
thanksgiving. Cyber Monday is said to be the busiest online shopping day of the
year before Christmas. However, the two shopping days have probably been
blended together so that stores that are based online can also have their own
“day” of sales. In my opinion, either of these days will give you an equal
opportunity of bagging a good bargain.
You’re
just as likely to get a good deal online on Black Friday as you are on Cyber
Monday. I recommend shopping online just because of how much easier it makes
your life. Honestly, online shopping is a
dream. You get to see all the stock that the stores have without even leaving
your house. You also get to shop from several stores that may be out of reach
locally.
Save yourself the
bruises and manic of trying to shop in person this Black Friday.
♥Bookmark / Make a list
Think
about it this way; what would you buy right now if it wasn’t on sale?
I can’t stress how
important this is. Instead of being a compulsive shopper and buying a lot of
random stuff that you don’t really need, make a list of what you do actually
need and then make use of it.
You could even
bookmark the items you want from specific stores, and once Friday’s here; go
to your bookmark, add to basket and checkout.
That way you’re sure
to only buy things you actually need.
♥Compare
current prices
Another key point to
note. Some prices are actually not reduced. Don’t be fooled by false
advertising. After you’ve made your list of what you want to buy, make sure to
make a note of what the current price is. Remember “up to 30% off” means it can
be anything from 5% all the way to 30% , make sure that you’re not fooled by
the big red stickers and flashy signs that stores use.
♥Shop
Early
Most companies, such
as Amazon, have started ‘Black Friday Week’. Essentially, their promotions are running
the whole week. I’d be a bit cautious with this tip as some companies will have
discounts during the week and then up their discounts on Friday.
♥Sign
up for emails
Make sure you’ve
signed up to all the stores that you want to shop on. Email vouchers and
codes could help you save a lot. Sometimes you could even get pre-release deals
on products.
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