How to Get Ready for Black Friday 2024: Top Tips to Nab the Best Bargains
Black Friday is fast approaching, coming up on Friday 29th November 2024. It’s not too early to start getting prepped for the biggest shopping event of the year to make sure you’re first in line for all the best deals.
These days, it’s not just Black Friday itself where you can save. Deals will start appearing online up to two weeks before 29th November, all the way to Cyber Monday on 2nd December, which is why getting prepped ahead of time is well worth it. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you bag a few unmissable bargains without any stress.
So whether you’re shopping for the latest must-have tech and gadgets, Christmas gifts for the kids or on-trend fashion for you, make sure you’re poised and ready for the best deals of Black Friday’s shopping extravaganza.
Make a List
First things first - make a list of the top things you want to get a great deal on. Whether you’re after the latest Amazon Echo, some new headphones, a HD TV from Currys or some stylish new trainers from Footasylum, have what you’re hunting for in mind so you can narrow down the best retailers for you. After all, with so many fantastic discounts hitting your inbox it’s all too easy to get distracted, lose sight of what you really want and end up going over budget with impulse buys.
Set up Online Accounts Ahead of Time
Now you know what you want, it’ll be easier to set up online accounts with the right brands. Black Friday deals come and go in a flash, so every minute counts. Register your email address with your favourite retailers to get email notifications as soon as the latest deals go live. Plus if you’re already registered and have your payment details saved, checkout will be quicker and easier so you never miss out on a great discount and nab a bargain before products go out of stock.
Register for Amazon Prime
Let’s face it, no matter what you’re shopping for you’re bound to make a few Amazon purchases. Amazon is always one of the top retailers for this period, selling everything from on-demand tech to gifts, toys and clothes.
Make your life simpler and get the best value by signing up for an Amazon Prime account. It costs only £8.99 a month and entitles you to tons of benefits, including free next day delivery on thousands of must-have products.
But if you’re just in it for the Black Friday deals, why not take advantage of the 30-day free Prime trial? Sign up a few weeks before the Black Friday offers start landing to get all the benefits without the cost - just make sure you don’t forget to cancel your subscription before the 30-day free trial is up!
Make Sure You’re Getting the Best Price
There’s nothing more frustrating than thinking you’ve got a great deal then seeing a better price elsewhere. Some retailers price match their products so that if you find a better deal somewhere else, they’ll match the price. Find out beforehand who offers a price match promise so you can be prepared.
It’s also well worth using price tracking tools so you can keep an eye on price trends and how they’re changing. Sites like Camelcamelcamel are really handy for helping you work out if the deal is as good as it sounds based on previous deals and price points throughout the year. So do your homework - it’ll be worth it!
Don’t Panic Buy
Although Black Friday deals will start dropping online up to two weeks ahead, that doesn’t mean you should leap at the first good deal you see. Often retailers start by offering something like 20% off on the Monday before Black Friday, but as the week goes on the discounts get better and better. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start bargain hunting in the week ahead of Black Friday, but don’t take the first deal you’re shown either.
Make the Most of Social Media
We all spend a little too much time scrolling through our social media feeds, but come Black Friday your social media can be used as a handy tool to find the freshest deals. Flash sale notifications and special offers will appear on all their social media channels, so make sure you keep tabs on your favourite brands by following them on the big three: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can always unfollow them once the Black Friday sales are over, but this is a great saving tip for all year round to get the heads up on sales and offers.
Get the Best Value on Delivery
Somehow free delivery makes a sweet deal that much sweeter. Find out the minimum spend at your favourite brands to qualify for free delivery. If you’re only a few pounds under what you need to get free delivery, why not add a few cheap extras to your basket to get more for your money? Some discounted batteries or cheap wrapping paper is sure to come in handy, and could save you a few more pennies on postage too.
Check for the Latest Voucher Codes and Offers
This one might seem obvious, but it’s also well worth checking out what new deals are on BlackFridayVouchers.co.uk. Deals are updated as soon as they go live, meaning you can see all the discounts on offer in one place. Discover any deals you might’ve missed and bag a bargain on your Black Friday shopping.
So there you have it - our top tips for savvy shoppers to nab all the best deals come Black Friday. Whether you’re getting your Christmas shopping done or fancy treating yourself to the new phone you’ve had your eye on, get it for less with BlackFridayVoucher.co.uk’s latest deals. Remember, Black Friday is on Friday 29th November this year, so make sure you’re prepped and ready by mid-November to make your online shopping smooth, hassle-free and chock full of bargains.
