Cyber Monday will arrive on Monday, December 2, 2019. This holiday is a compliment to the over popular Black Friday where consumers can shop at home and find the best deals possible online. If you’re someone who enjoys shopping for your holiday gifts on Cyber Monday then you’ll further enjoy these tips to make the most of this shopping day.
Make Your Gift List
The first step to making sure you make the most of Cyber Monday is to have your holiday shopping list ready. Sit down and brainstorm ideas for every person you have to buy gifts for. Make a small list of ideas for items that each person will love.
Look at Last Year’s Cyber Monday Deals
Peeking at last year’s Cyber Monday deals will give you a general idea of what items may be on sale. Typically you’ll see electronics, cosmetics as well as fashion items featured during Cyber Monday. Use the prior years Cyber Monday deals to compile a tentative shopping list. One of my favorite places to find the deals is a Black Friday website. Even though Black Friday is over, they keep sharing the deals all season long.
Bookmark as you Go
Bookmark your favorite retailers from last year’s Cyber Monday deals. This will give you quick access to your favorite stores immediately when you start your Cyber Monday shopping spree. Be sure to label your Cyber Monday retailers so the list is completely organized.
Follow Social Media
Most retailers have a social media account, so be certain to follow their social media profiles. Be sure to get notifications for their updates. Go in on December 1, 2019, to select “follow” or “get notifications” when the retailers post on their social to get first dibs on Cyber Monday deals.
Get Gift Cards
Sites like CardCash and Raise are good websites to pick up some discounted gift cards. This will help you save even more cash on Cyber Monday by using discounted gift cards for holiday shopping. You could also look up retailer promo codes that are valid for use on Cyber Monday deals.
Research Shipping
Peek at the retailer’s shipping rates and options. Some will offer free shipping with no guidelines while others only offer free shipping for specific order amounts. Determine if it’s worth it to spend more money for free shipping or not. You could honestly go broke paying for shipping fees.
Earn Cash Back
One of the easiest ways to save money while shopping for the holidays is to use sites like Rakuten. (If you don’t have an account, sign up here and get $10 back after your first purchase.) Simply go to Rakuten’s website first and search for the place you’d like to shop. The website will show in a new window and let you know how much cash back you’ll be receiving with your purchase. Every few months you’ll receive a check in the mail for doing nothing more than shopping!
These are my best tips to help you make the most of Cyber Monday. It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone loves saving money! That’s why these are the best tips to help you save money during the holiday gift shopping season.
What are some things you do to save money when you’re Cyber Monday shopping?
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