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To make Black Friday really worthwhile, you should compare prices before the big shopping event. Online shops often lure you with supposed discounts that aren’t really discounts at all. Shopping lists help you to keep an overview.
For whom Black Friday is worthwhile
Online it is celebrated as the shopping event of the year and more and more local shops are jumping on the bandwagon too: Black Friday takes place on 25 November 2022 and tempts with numerous bargains. But is the day really worth it?
- If you are planning to make a major purchase anyway, it definitely makes sense to wait until Black Friday and then strike. Whether you can grab a bargain depends a lot on the product category.
- You can find good deals on Black Friday and also on Cyber Monday, especially in the electronics sector. New Smart TV models, Smart Watches, surveillance cameras, game consoles, video games or other gadgets are offered at reduced prices during Black Week.
- Whoever wants to get a new smartphone is usually out of luck. Samsung and Apple are not known for giving discounts on the latest models on Black Friday. However, you might be in luck with older phones.
- Kitchen appliances like blenders, food processors, rice cookers or toasters are often discounted on Black Friday. If you need a new utensil for the kitchen, it is worth buying it on 25 November.
- If you want to fill your wardrobe, you don’t necessarily have to use Black Friday to do so. While some fashion chains do offer 15 to 20 per cent off everything, these discount promotions come up every now and then at different times of the year.
- It’s also worth waiting a little longer to shop for toys. Many retailers lower their prices once again in December to boost Christmas sales.
How to save while shopping during Black Week
If you take a targeted approach to shopping and don’t shop haphazardly, you can definitely save money during Black Week.
- Write a list of what you really want to buy or treat yourself to and stick to it. Discount campaigns often tempt you to buy unnecessary things just because they are reduced and thus spend more money in total. If you don’t really need anything, you shouldn’t go into a buying frenzy just because of Black Friday.
- Think about Christmas right away and shop for gifts on Black Friday. It’s really worth it because you’ll usually need the gifts anyway, so you’ll have less stress in December.
- Compare prices before and during Black Friday. Some online shops jack up prices just before the shopping event, then generously advertise 10, 15 or 20 per cent.
- Also, see if your selected product is available at a lower price in another colour or finish. On Black Friday, often only certain models are reduced.
- For big investments like a new TV, you should also always use cashback programmes like iGraal or Payback. This way you get money back in addition to the discount during Black Week.
