Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make your plans for Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping; start now.
Don't start making purchases now, but begin making plans to prevent getting sucked in to what APPEARS to be a great deal next week.
Below are several things to consider:
1) Do your research now. Think about items you may be purchasing soon and research them online now. Check model and product numbers so you can actually compare prices wisely. Black Friday ads from many companies are already available for your perusal.
2) Find the best price. Apps and websites are available to help you compare prices. Take a look at these: Shopzilla, Honey, and PriceGrabber. CamelCamelCamel tracks prices on Amazon for you. If you're interested in using an app on your smartphone, check out this site.
3) Don't just use Amazon. Other stores may have much better prices including company websites for the products themselves.
4) Act quickly. When shopping online, put an item in your basket before looking elsewhere to compare prices. Typically, you have 15 minutes to checkout and claim the item.
5) Don't buy new items. Typically, the best Black Friday sales are on items that companies are trying to clear out of their inventory. According to Consumer Reports, the best prices (other than a few "hot" items to draw customers in) will be on merchandise that is at least a year old.
Set your budget; stick to it, and have fun if you are looking for some "deals." If you have other suggestions you'd like to share, please let me know and I will include them in next week's Tip.
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