By Polina Zadirey, Contributing Writer
Has your mailbox been flooded with an endless number of appealing discounts? And now you see those eye-catching banners proudly displaying the word “sale” in bold letters; you know that Black Friday is coming!
Black Friday is an annual shopping event where people may find great deals on anything from electronics to clothing to makeup. The last Friday of every November marks this yearly massive sale. The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been the starting point of deals, with Black Friday marking the beginning of the Christmas shopping season discount period.
Many people wait until this time of the year to get desirable things at a great price, so you need to be prepared to ensure you get your size and the clothes or hair dryer is out of stock!
Here are some tips that can help you shop smarter:
- Make a list of what you need to buy and the stores you intend to visit.
- Knowing what you want to buy and where you want it might help you get the best pricing and save time.
- Remember it will be crowded in stores, so if you feel uncomfortable around many people, you should not shop in person.
- You may avoid the hassle and potential crowds of in-store shopping by taking advantage of the customary holiday shopping season without leaving your house.
- Clicking on every blinking ad may lead you astray in the store’s confusing web layout. You’ll get distracted from your original search and end up entering data that isn’t relevant.
- Make contingency preparations in case any product goes into low supply.
- Consult the internet sizing guides of your preferred companies to establish your ideal shoe, clothing, and accessory sizes before you shop.
- You should increase your credit card’s online purchase limit and load enough money onto your card to last the duration of your shopping expedition.
Have fun shopping this year, and if you think you forgot to buy something you wanted, don’t worry; most of the stores have discounts for the whole month!
