With so many deals on Black Friday even the most seasoned discount shopper will be overwhelmed. But a challenge can be fun. Here's what you need to know to get the best deal.
1. Check out adverts and apps
Keep an eye out on ads in the newspapers and online. It will help you organise your day to maximise savings, because many stores offer special discounts that are time-specific, such as early bird sales and door-busters.
2. Do your research well before Friday
A bad product is a bad deal however cheap it is, and being knowledgeable about items you want to buy will help you avoid being suckerpunched with loud advertising for iffy deals.
3. Look for time-bound discounts
It used to be that the early-bird shopper would get all the best deals on Black Friday, but now some stores have different sales at different times of the day. These can range from door-buster prices to midnight madness and hourly specials in store sales – be aware so you don't miss a good deal.
4. Plan which mall you will be shopping at.
In general, the bigger the mall, the better. This means there will be a much bigger variety of stores where you can shop. Stores pit themselves against one another for customers, and this means you could end up picking up the same item you planned on buying from a different store. And hopefully having the extra space will mean you won't be butting shoulders continuously with other people pushing for bargains.
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