How to shop for Black Friday safely during COVID-19
Black Friday is a day of the year that many consumers look forward to. With all the bargains and deals on consumers’ favourite and coveted items, how could it not be?
This day is marked with tons of deals and specials from various stores, making it a great time to save while still buying all the necessary products. However, this year, shopping on Black Friday will have to be a little different due to COVID-19.
Here’s how you can make your Black Friday shopping spree easier:
1. Shop online
The first option you should truly consider is shopping online. Yes, you may want to snag the latest sneakers or purse at half price, but if you’re able to do it online, then don’t leave your home. COVID-19 is still a real issue so the less time people spend gathered together the lower the risk of transmission.
2. Plan your shopping before heading to the store/mall
If online shopping is not an option and you have to head out to a physical store this Black Friday, then make sure that you plan as much of your shopping as possible, before heading out. This will help you spend less time in stores and during a time where we’re all meant to be socially distancing, that’s a good thing.
The best part is you can plan your shopping spree using Guzzle. There are a broad range of catalogues from South Africa’s retailers for you to sift through, with the country’s best Black Friday deals.
3. Stick to a budget
Sticking to a budget is important when planning your Black Friday shopping spree. Whether you’re shopping online or in a store, it’s very easy to get caught up in the ‘50% OFF!’ and ‘SALE!’ signs. Be sure to remove all emotion from the process and use your logic. It may be fun shopping to your heart’s content, but it won’t be fun paying off a hefty credit card bill.
Prioritise essentials when writing up your shopping list, and then put the extras second.
4. Always follow the COVID-19 guidelines
It goes without saying that just because we are in lockdown level 1, it doesn’t mean you should get complacent and forget all the necessary COVID-19 safety precautions. When shopping for Black Friday, be sure to follow all the guidelines such as wearing a mask (and wearing it correctly at all times), maintaining a safe distance from others, and sanitising your hands regularly.
5. Be an early bird
It would also be advantageous if you woke up earlier and got to the store before all the mayhem starts. Stores will most likely have a limit on how many people can shop at once and for how long, so be sure to be in the front of the line so that you can go in first and get the best bargains before they sell out.
6. Sanitise your products as soon as you get home
So, you’re done shopping and now you’ve arrived at home. Before anything else, you should sanitise your products before use. If you purchased clothes, washing them before you wear them is also recommended. Although this might take time, it’s a great step towards further protecting yourself.
From clothes, accessories, appliances, and even essentials, let Guzzle assist you in finding the best Black Friday deals and planning your shopping spree effectively.
