Who doesn’t love getting great deals and sale prices as often as possible? Black Friday falls on November 29th this year. This gives you plenty of time to get ready to take advantage of this great shopping day!
Here are a few of the best ways to save money on Black Friday 2019!
Make a List & Budget
Just like when you go grocery while hungry, if you go shopping on Black Friday without a list, you will end up buying unnecessary things that you don’t actually need.
By creating a wishlist, or even better a list of brand-specific items, you are ensuring you don’t spend more money than you need to.
Also, your list doesn’t have to be full of only the products on sale. If you’re using this time to get all of your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop, be sure to add those items too!
By making a list of everything you want along with their prices, you ensure you’re following a spending plan. Budgeting is extremely important so make sure you take the time to do so. Don’t buy a product just because of the sale price. If you are debating going over your budget, ask yourself if you would buy the item even if it was at retail price. It’s a good way of staying within your budget.
Price Compare
While making your list, be sure to shop around! A product may have an amazing sale price at one store, but an even better deal at another. There is no reason to accept the first sale you see. Simply take the time to look at all of your options.
Slickdeals can help you do this, and can also provide you with amazing coupons and coupon codes. Haven’t heard of them or what they do? As they state on their official site, “They [team of editors] sift through these deals, researching the price and price history of products from a variety of merchants, selecting only the best deals to post on the Frontpage. The collaboration of the community and deal editors guarantees the best prices around and makes Slickdeals the best deal site on the Web.”
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This is also a good time to check store policies when it comes to coupons, price-matching, or returns/refunds. Not every store is the same and it’s important to know all of the details in order to save your money and avoid any mishaps.
Check Store Hours
Nothing is worse than being excited to get an item at a specific store and show up just a few minutes after they’ve closed. Be sure to check their special store hours and write them down! Make a game plan and go to the stores in an order that makes sense and maximizes your time.
Set Up Store Accounts
Not everyone wants to shop in-store so if you are planning on shopping online, make sure you set up your accounts of desired online stores beforehand. This will save you time on the actual day and it will help ensure your item is in stock. Billing information, shipping address, and more can be set up so you have a fast check out.
Prepare Meals, Snacks, and Beverages
What does this have to do with Black Friday shopping? Well, how many other shoppers do you think will be getting their caffeine fix while doing their shopping? How busy do you think restaurants will be?
By preparing your own food and bringing a thermos of your own coffee, not only do you save money but you also save time by not needing to wait in endless lines!
Use Technology to Your Advantage
Be sure to have your cellphone charged and ready to go! If your mobile plan allows it, turn on data when needed to check websites for last-minute information you may have forgotten or to check websites for coupons. If you have one, bring a portable charger in case you’re out for longer than you planned. Or, keep track of where your friends may be shopping! It’s always more fun to shop with friends and to keep each other in check when it comes to purchases.
While all of these tips are useful, it’s also important to simply have fun!
What are your favorite Black Friday Shopping Tips? Let me know!
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