Tips to get the best Black Friday deals

Black Friday is a great time to make huge savings on lots of different deals and discounts.

Whether you’re shopping ahead for Christmas gifts or want to get a better price on an item you’ve had your eye on for a while, Black Friday deals are well worth checking out.

Here are some tips to help you make the most of this big shopping event.

These days, you can experience Black Friday shopping madness both physically in-store and online. Although most shops offer both shopping modes, some may only have one of the two options available for Black Friday sales. So, it’s important to check where and how you’ll do your shopping so you can snag the best deals before stocks run out.

Some stores may also offer different promotions in-store and online, so you’ll have to do your research ahead of time.

After gathering a Black Friday list of all the potential items you’d like to buy on Black Friday, it may be a good idea to bookmark the product webpages to keep a record of the items and easily access them when they go on sale. This may only be applicable to products you can find on the web with online deals.

If you’re often on social media, it may also be helpful to follow the accounts and pages of your favourite brands on big platforms such as Facebook and Instagram so you can keep up with their Black Friday sales and deals. Most social media platforms also have bookmarking or favouriting functions so you can find your way back to the post later.

Some stores and online shops may promote specific discount and coupon codes on Black Friday, perhaps even multiple at a time. For example, some codes may work as a percentage discount while others offer a flat amount off.

It may be a good idea to double-check that you’re using the right code or coupon during checkout and that it discounts your purchase the most (compared with other codes and coupons).

Keep in mind some cashback sites continue to be active through Black Friday sales and may even have member discount codes, coupons and Black Friday cashback offers you can use to get better deals than in-store discounts. Sites may offer discounts and coupons across many stores to members on Black Friday.

To receive Black Friday offers on these sites, you’ll need to create an account on the site and may need to make purchases using referral codes or links provided through the platform. Some codes may be only for online use while other discounts may be used in-store at checkout. 

Shopping with a friend can be helpful in securing the best deals. They can help you navigate crowded stores and grab items in case you can't reach them in time.

Remember, sometimes the exact product you want might not be on sale. Be flexible and open to alternatives. You might find a similar product with a fantastic discount.

Find out more about the origins of Black Friday or tips for doing your Christmas shopping during the Black Friday sales.