How to get the most out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
AS Black Friday fast approaches (November 24), Promotionalcodes. org.uk has put together some dos and don’ts for the shopping bonanza.
The website’s Darren Williams says: “[Black Friday] represents a fantastic last chance to grab yourself a bargain but it’s important to have some guidelines in place to a make sure you get the best possible deal.”
Here are his top dos and don’ts:
DO – Use apps. There are free apps that contain Black Friday information, including comparisons of different deals and live feeds of new deals and price decreases on the day.
DON’T – Rely on Black Friday for all your Christmas presents. You may find a good bargain or two but don’t feel under pressure to get all your shopping sorted.
DO – Check social media. See your favourite shop’s Twitter feed, for deals exclusive to social media. Follow your supermarket’s online channels for updates too.
DON’T – Act impulsively. The more impulsively you spend, the more likely you are to buy what you don’t need.
DO – Start early. Some websites launch their Black Friday sales up to a week in advance of the day so check online.
DON’T – Get caught up in the frenzy on the high street. Remember it’s only a bit of shopping, so try to avoid barging, pushing or arguing with other customers.