Tips for shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Finding the right deals to take advantage of can be difficult, here are some tips!

By: Ian Tan

Thanksgiving is coming up, and with that, comes Black Friday and Cyber Monday! But scrolling the entire catalog of Amazon and venturing into all of your local malls doesn’t sound like fun, does it? Well, you’re in luck! This article will give insights on deals and where to shop based on past years and early deals already available.

Tech

Tech deals are usually the best ones to look for, so make sure to watch out for brands like Apple and Samsung as they usually have higher discounts. I recommend shopping for these through Best Buy but you may also find deals unique to their site. For example, Samsung has an ongoing deal for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, saving up to $1100+ for trade-ins, even giving you double the storage. 

Apparel

The best ongoing deals will have to include Adidas. There is a sale of up to 70% off which is also unique to their own site, so make sure to check that out. Past discounts that may appear for this year are Nordstrom Rack, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Macy’s.

Home & Furniture

Typically, Kohl’s, Target, and Costco have some home & furniture deals. But what stands out from the pack is Wayfair. Wayfair is known for its Black Friday deals because the discounts range from 40% to 80% off! 

Travel

Unexpectedly, many Airlines also have deals. Some to look out for are American, Alaska, and Spirit Airlines as they are known for their considerable discounts, especially on round-trip flights. So go out and explore this Thanksgiving!

Extra Tips

To save some extra money on Black Friday, make sure to go to any outlet as they have cheaper items than usual. And when shopping for tech or gift cards, go to Costco as they also sell them at cheaper prices. When buying anything online for Cyber Monday, surf the internet for codes that the site may have.