Being prepared is the key to getting the best deals on popular items before they sell out. The best time to shop on Black Friday is early in the morning, when stores open their doors as early as 5 a.m. The most sought-after deals tend to go quickly, so it's important to arrive early if you don't want to miss out. Crowds start to build up around 8 a.m.
and peak between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., making this the ideal time to avoid shopping if you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle. According to an Adobe holiday shopping trend report, discounts offered this year are expected to reach record levels. While there are plenty of great deals available now, the best bargains will still come between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
If you're looking for toys, wait until Saturday. Apparel and sporting goods can be found at their lowest prices on Sundays, and laptops are expected to be a steal on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, emerged as an online alternative to Black Friday, which usually draws large crowds to physical stores. JCPenney, Belk and Macy's are some of the retailers offering the biggest promotions announced on Black Friday, with an average discount of at least 53%, according to WalletHub.
When you're in a store, smartphone apps such as BuyVia, Shopkick, ShopSavvy and Shopolare allow you to scan barcodes or QR codes to compare prices, get discounts and get coupons. However, some stores suspend their price-match guarantees on certain items during the Black Friday weekend, so make sure you read the fine print. We've also seen more stores stay closed on Thanksgiving, which has given shoppers even more incentives to go online for deals during the holiday. Use apps to discover online and in-store deals, search for brochures and catalogs from stores in your area, compare prices, get free samples, and more - especially if you're buying high-value items like televisions, laptops, game consoles and other electronics.
To make sure you don't miss out on any of the best deals this Black Friday season, it's important to plan ahead and know when is the best time to shop. Early morning is your best bet for getting your hands on those sought-after items before they sell out. Saturday is ideal for toys while Sunday is great for apparel and sporting goods. And don't forget about Cyber Monday - it's your chance to score amazing deals on laptops!.
