Best Black Friday Deals
How to Find the Best Black Friday Deals
Finding the very best Black Friday deals is a challenging task, but the savings are so rewarding! For all of the passionate savers out there like me, read on to see how you can save a ton this Christmas season.
- Get organized. Make a list, and check it twice. Definitely plan out your shopping based on your budget and who you would like to buy for. This step saves money and time.
- Buy discounted gift cards. When and if you decide definitively where to shop, purchase gift cards in the appropriate amounts from Raise.com. You will receive a discount on the gift card of up to 30%!
- Look beyond Black Friday. Keep the whole season in mind when you plan out your shopping. Walmart and Amazon both are kicking off their deals now, more than a week before Black Friday. This year, Walmart wants to win out on Black Friday, so expect to find good deals and inventory available when you shop online as they are increasing their online inventory levels by 50%. According to Dealnews.com, many deals will be found on Thanksgiving Day, especially for appliances, TVs, tablets, and cameras. Tools are expected to be hot on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday is a day for deep discounts on laptops and clothing.
- Shop from your home. Based on what I have seen from the leaked ads, most sales are also available online!! Shopping from home is great for introverts like me who do not enjoy the crowds and craziness on Black Friday.
- Study the ads and plan you shopping. From what I have seen, Kohl’s is a good place to find toys 50% off on Black Friday. Walmart and Best Buy have good prices on laptops and tablets. Amazon offers good prices on cameras, like the Canon Rebel T5 bundle with 2 lenses for $459! (The best gift I have ever received was my camera, a Canon Rebel for Mother’s Day- see my post here) Macy’s has good black Friday deals on small appliances and clothing.
- Do your research to know if you are getting a good deal. For Black Friday, when and if you are in the stores, and for the whole season! Compare among the ads below and on our deals page. Download the Shop Savvy app and use it in the stores by scanning the barcodes. It will tell you the different prices available for that product at online and retail stores, so you know if you are getting a good deal. Compare to Amazon by going to their Shopping App. If you are buying from Amazon, check Camelcamelcamel.com to look at historical Amazon price data.
- Use coupons, promo codes, and loyalty cards to maximize savings. Mom’s Priority deals page is a great place to start.
- Look for Free Shipping or Free Ship to Store. You can easily go to the store at a later date to pick up your purchases.
- Don’t procrastinate! By waiting until the week of Christmas, you can end up spending a premium on the same gifts.
- Set a goal to finish shopping. My goal this year is to finish shopping by December 5, so we can devote our time and thoughts to the real meaning of Christmas.
- Never miss out on the true meaning of the holidays, family and celebrating the birth of Christ. (See my post about 3 Gifts here) Enjoy the moments more than letting the details get to you. A kid will be happy playing with a box, and you have these memories with you forever. Keep it in perspective (note to self).
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