Get yourself ready for Black Friday
If you want to make the most of the fantastic deals this Black Friday, you need to start getting ready now.
Make a wish list beforehand
Visit all the sites you love well before Black Friday to create a wish list of all the items you would like to buy. When you log in on the day you can quickly go to your wish list, check which items have a special discount price and then proceed to the checkout without wasting time browsing.
Research your favourite stores
Sign up for the newsletters of all your favourite sites and physical stores well in advance. Familiarise yourself with the Black Friday ads. Check the circulars for your favourite stores first, but don’t ignore the ones from places you might not normally shop. Make note of any restrictions, including deals that only run until a certain time or on a certain day.
Plan your shopping day
Devise a plan of action among your friends and family about how you are going to tackle the chaos of the day. It’s always best to start with the cyber deals, as online sites are calmer and fairly simple to negotiate compared with physical stores. When you head out to the stores, try to have a team of trusty friends that you can ‘tag’ in and out of the long queues. Make sure you have a list of all the sites and online stores you want to visit prior to the day so you don’t get side tracked.
Double-check your account details
For online stores, make sure all your account and shipping details are correct. You don’t want your brand-new fashion accessory getting lost in the post. If you have multiple bank accounts, double-check each account’s daily limit and make the necessary adjustments if need be.
Find out about the return policy
While most stores allow returns on sale purchases, it’s always safer to check whether you will have sufficient time to return an item bought on a whim.
Budget
It’s very easy to get carried away when you see something you like but don’t really need at the time. Set a strict budget for yourself and try very hard to stick to it. Avoid the knickknacks near the registers or by the door.
Prepare to stand in line
No matter what time you shop on Black Friday, you’re bound to encounter at least one notable wait. Make sure you have entertainment on hand, lest your boredom lead to impulse purchases. Think about adding a new playlist or audiobook to your phone.
Online shopping
If you can’t take the crowds in-store, staying online might sound like the perfect alternative. But online shopping can come with a few drawbacks. Watch out for short-lived deals that sell out fast, a lack of inventory transparency, and website crashes. Additionally, price comparisons are an absolute must.
Also read: 7 Tips to survive Black Friday
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