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The biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday!
"I heard TVs were 50% off last year?"
"But what should I actually buy...?"
With the right preparation, you can score the real lowest prices! โจ
๐๏ธ What is Black Friday?
- When: Fourth Friday of November (day after Thanksgiving)
- Duration: Actually spans most of November now
- Discounts: 30-70% (some items up to 90%!)
- Cyber Monday: The following Monday, focused on online deals
2024 Black Friday: November 29 (Fri)
Cyber Monday: December 2 (Mon)
๐ Timeline Strategy
๐ต October: Preparation Phase
- Create wishlist: List everything you want to buy
- Track prices: Use Keepa to record normal prices
- Set up accounts: Amazon, Best Buy, Target, etc.
- Watch currency: Consider exchanging money early if rates are good
๐ก Early November: Early Deals Start
- Amazon 'Early Black Friday Deals' begin
- Some items hit their lowest price already!
- Buy early if the price looks good
๐ด Fourth Week of November: Main Event
- Thursday evening: Many sites start sales
- Friday (BF): Main sale day, doorbuster deals
- Sat-Sun: Extended Black Friday sales
- Monday (CM): Online-focused specials
๐ Site-by-Site Strategy
Amazon
- Lightning Deals: Limited-time offers (limited quantity!)
- Watchlist: Set alerts for items you want
- Prime required: Prime members get early access
๐ก Pro tip! Start your 30-day Prime free trial just before Black Friday - get all the benefits, then cancel!
Best Buy
- Doorbuster Deals: Ultra-limited quantities at crazy prices
- TVs & Electronics: Often the best prices
- International shipping: Only some items ship globally
Target
- Home goods, toys: Target's strengths
- REDcard: Extra 5% off everything
- May need forwarding: Limited international shipping
๐ Discount Guide by Category
๐บ TVs: 30-50% (up to 60%)
๐ Most popular Black Friday item, limited stock!
๐ป Laptops/Tablets: 20-40%
๐ iPads, MacBooks usually $50-150 off
๐ง Headphones/Earbuds: 30-50%
๐ AirPods, Sony, Bose get good discounts
๐ฎ Gaming: 30-50%
๐ Console bundles, games deeply discounted
๐ Clothing/Shoes: 40-70%
๐ Nike, Adidas hit peak discounts
โ ๏ธ Black Friday Warnings
1๏ธโฃ Watch for Fake Discounts
'70% OFF!' often means the 'original price' was inflated first.
โ ๏ธ Use Keepa to check price history!
Compare to 3-month average - is it a real discount?
2๏ธโฃ No Impulse Buying
"It's cheap so why not" = recipe for regret. Only buy what you need!
3๏ธโฃ Factor in Shipping Time
Holiday season = slower shipping. Order early for Christmas gifts!
4๏ธโฃ Remember Customs
Stay under your threshold! Black Friday doesn't mean no customs.
โ Black Friday Checklist
- Wishlist complete
- Checked normal prices with Keepa
- Amazon, Best Buy accounts ready
- Payment card set for international
- Prime free trial activated
- Alarm set for Black Friday
- Calculated customs threshold
๐ Real Black Friday Deals (Last Year)
- AirPods Pro: $249 โ $169 (32% off)
- Sony WH-1000XM5: $399 โ $279 (30% off)
- iPad 10th Gen: $449 โ $349 (22% off)
- Samsung 65" TV: $1,200 โ $599 (50% off)
- Nike shoes: Up to 50% off
โจ Wrap Up
Black Friday success is 80% preparation, 20% execution.
Track prices beforehand, make your list,
verify discounts are real = you'll get the best deals! ๐ค
Good luck scoring your wishlist at the lowest prices this Black Friday!
- The Datriss Team โจ