7 hacks on how to save money during Black Friday to Cyber Monday
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Black Friday has ready
for a single day of sales to an entire weekend, including Cyber Monday, and
companies are now even opening up deals and offers in the week running up to
it. Honestly, it’s exhausting. There will, of course, be many, many price cuts
and discounts for you to wrap your head around, which can be quite overwhelming
if you aren't prepared. Battle plans are essential, and you will need a
strategy if you plan on getting the best deals on the latest 4K TVs, smart
sticks and game consoles. Prepare to save yourself some money with these top
hacks to help you make the most of the weekend.
1. Bookmark your
favourite retailers online shopping is great because you don't have to go
outside or interact with the outside world in any way. The downside, though, is
there are a lot of retailers that will be pushing their deals online. The best
way to filter out the noise and focus on what you want is to bookmark your
favorite retailers early. Every retailer will have an online hub announcing all
its deals.
2. Don't let your
Internet history affect prices Your browsing history could influence what
information is presented to you, so one expert told the "Today" show
that shoppers might want to use an incognito browser mode to not have prices
changing based on your clicking behaviors.
3. Turn on
notifications although you might be bombarded with discounts and offers, you
won't know what you want if shiny deals are distracting you. Spend some time
thinking about what you want and/or need to buy and if those things are going
to be on sale. Thinking ahead on what you specifically want will help you avoid
distractions. Once you have found what you want, have a look at the prices they
are now and keep a tab on any shifts in deals. Prices will drop in the run-up
on Black Friday, but having an idea of how much you are actually saving is
crucial. A deal might look spectacular on the day, but you might not be saving
as much as you think compared to another brand.
4. Follow your
favorite brands on social media Following the shops and brands you love on
social media is a smart move on Black Friday because, aside from it being the
first place to see the deals, it's also where flash sales and surprise discounts
are announced throughout the day at specific times. With this in mind, it's
probably worth getting on the emails newsletter too.
5. Set your budget now
having an idea of what you ideally want to spend can really help to maximize
your bargain-hunting. For example, knowing that you are unwilling to spend on a
TV or other electronics gift will help you target the better deals when it
comes down to it.
6. Don't be impulsive,
be patient Yes, yes … we know. You REALLY want a new tablet. And that tablet you
want has just had a price reduction on the morning of Black Friday. And you
weren't planning on buying that tablet, but hey, why not? DO NOT DO IT. We know
you can get easily swayed by the wide array of discounts, but not every offer
is worth your time, and not every product is worth buying. Don’t be influenced
by the "fantastic deals" on a waffle toaster. Focus on the products
you want.
7. Be flexible You may
have a specific product in mind or even a specific brand, but being tied too
closely to some deals may mean you miss out on a better one. You want a new TV,
and you spotted a gorgeous LG 4K TV that has everything you want but isn't in
the Black Friday sales. However, you spot a Samsung Television that also have
the same features in, resolution and screen size but is in the deal. Let go of
brand loyalty and pick the best deals for you. Hearst website Digital Spy and
magazine Cosmopolitan contributed to this guide.
Black Friday has
evolved for a single day of sales to an all weekend, including Cyber Monday,
and companies are now even opening up deals and offers in the week running up
to it. Honestly, it's exhausting.
There will, of course,
be many, many price cuts and discounts for you to wrap your head around, which
can be quite overwhelming if you aren't prepared. Battle plans are essential,
and you will need a strategy if you plan on getting the best deals on the
latest 4K TVs, smart sticks and game consoles.
Prepare to save
yourself some money with these top hacks to help you make the most of the weekend.
