Black Friday is arriving soon! This year it’s Friday, November 29, 2019 and the sales will get you out of the house earlier than you ever thought possible. If you’re planning to get out there on Black Friday to shop some special deals, then you must read these tips to make the most of this extravagant shopping day. And if you’re shopping online, you’ll be able to use lots of these tips too.
Get the Paper
The paper on Thanksgiving Day will be full of Black Friday deal sales. Check out the circulars, ads, and other inserts on your Thanksgiving Day paper. This will be the best place to review Black Friday deals to map out your shopping trip. Can’t wait for the newspaper to arrive? Check out this website to see the Black Friday deals online.
Review Products
Once you have your gift buying shopping list ready, it’s time to review products. Some big ticketed items may not have the best reviews. This means a Black Friday deal for a junk product is actually a waste of money. Go into Black Friday knowing more about each product you plan to buy. You can always check out the store’s website or Amazon for reviews. BFAds.net also does buying guides to help figure out which Black Friday deals are the best for the value.
Find Store Hours
While Black Friday used to be held on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, some retailers offer earlier hours to include midnight madness and Thanksgiving Day doorbuster deals. Check your local store hours for the best Black Friday deals prior to leaving your house. Be sure to note any restrictions or requirements of the store or area where you’re shopping. There’s no point in being at the stores hours early to get in line if the store or city where you’re shopping won’t allow that.
Make an Itinerary
Just like traveling with little kids, it’s important that you make an itinerary for your Black Friday shopping trip. Map out which retailers you’ll visit and what order you’ll head to each retailer. This keeps you running efficiently to make the most of Black Friday. Can’t make it everywhere you want on Black Friday? Consider shopping online for some deals (you can earn free cash back using websites and apps while you’re waiting in line at actual stores). You can also buddy up with another friend who’s Black Friday shopping and you can each hit different stores to get the deals.
Night Owl Discounts
If you’re not into those big Black Friday crowds, consider looking into the night owl discounts. Deals for midnight madness and Thanksgiving Day deals are a great way to avoid the crowds and get discounts on your holiday shopping list. You’ll find deals Thursday night and Friday night (and sometimes Saturday night too!!).
Clip Ads
Most retailers will offer to price-match even during Black Friday but you have to have proof that the price is lower elsewhere. Clip the ads of products that you plan to buy so you can get the lowest price possible. Print out deals you find online, bring the ads from the newspaper, or have the item on your phone. Make sure to know the store’s rules for price matching so you’re prepared.
When it comes to shopping on Black Friday you’ll have to arrive prepared, ready to shop fast, and fueled to walk for long hours. Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before Thanksgiving Day, because you may just shop until you drop with all these wild Black Friday deals.
What’s your best tip for making the most of Black Friday?
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