Black Friday
Prepare yourself for Black Friday
If you want to make the most of the fantastic deals this Black Friday, you need to start getting ready now.
Here are a few tips to make your shopping experience a little smoother on this crowded day.
Create a list
Decide what you need days, or weeks, before it even starts. This will mean less rifling through dozens of different categories of deals, fewer extra hours spent hunched over a glowing screen, and no chance of waking up with buyer’s remorse. Stick to this list as much as you can.
Check out your newspaper
Check out the advertisements of local sales taking place on Black Friday. That way, you can get an idea of where you want to go and reduce that panicky, overwhelmed feeling. Also make sure to bring any ads with you to avoid arguments.
Bookmark your favourite retailers
Online shopping is great because you don’t have to go outside and deal with crowds. The downside is there are a lot of retailers who will be pushing their deals online. The best way to focus on what you want is to bookmark your favourite retailers early. Most retailers will have an online hub announcing all their deals.
Create a game plan
Use your research to determine which stores you’d most like to visit. Which stores require you to be in line the earliest? Use all of this information to create your own Black Friday map that you can refer to throughout the day.
Use the buddy system
Two people can typically hunt down bargains better than one. And if one of you needs a bathroom break while you’re waiting in those horrific lines, you’ll have a ready-made place holder.
• Information obtained from www.digitalspy.com, www.thepennyhoarder.com, www.techradar.com and www.tiphero.com.



Shopping tips to keep in mind this Black Friday
With its considerable number of shopping centres, malls and retail outlets, Ekurhuleni is definitely not short of places for residents to indulge in some retail therapy.
However, with Black Friday approaching, it won’t just be shopaholics out in great numbers, but members of the community who are looking for a good bargain.
Known as one of the biggest shopping days on the retail calendar, Black Friday has gathered momentum not just around the world, but also in Ekurhuleni where there will be plenty of fantastic deals on offer.
If you have been reading your local community newspaper, various specials have probably caught your eye and you have a good idea where you will be heading on Friday, November 29.
For shoppers who are planning on getting a jumpstart on their Christmas shopping, or are simply looking for a good offer, here are some tips to keep in mind:
Set your alarm. Judging by the number of people lining up at stores in previous years, you might want to get the day off to an early start so you can secure your place in line.
Do your ‘research’ and price-checking in advance. Check websites, shopping brochures and advertisements before you head to the stores, so you know what bargains you are looking for.
Make a list. By knowing what products you are looking for, you will be able to map out your shopping route at each store.
Last, but not least, set a budget and stick to it. Try to avoid impulse buys. By doing this, you can prevent ‘buyer’s remorse’ and not stress about arriving home with products and items which you don’t really need.
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Prevent yourself from overspending
It hasn’t taken long for Black Friday to become a huge shopping day in South Africa. But it can be very easy to get the experience wrong; spending far more than you can really afford on items that you don’t really need.
Before you get out and start taking advantage, there are tips to keep in mind to make sure you don’t overspend.
It’s not a deal unless you need it
No matter how attractive the sale might be, if you don’t need it, don’t buy it. Look around your house today and count all the things you bought on sale that are not being used. Now add up how much you paid for each item. That will help put into perspective how much money was wasted on things you bought simply because the price looked good.
Keep up with your transactions
If you’re using a debit card to shop, it’s a good idea to track your transactions as this will help hold you accountable. It’s easier to blow your budget when you spend freely and don’t really keep up with where your money is going.
Set yourself a budget
A specific list of items is a good way to rein in the spending, but setting an overall budget, and then keeping to it, is effective too. If you know that you only have a specific amount of money at your disposal for Black Friday purchases, that should make it a little easier to avoid being tempted by the various high end electrical deals which may look enticing but are simply out of your price range.
Shop with a friend
Shopping with a companion might help you keep spending in check on Black Friday.
• Information obtained from www.gobankingrates.com and www.forbes.com.
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