Black Friday Shopping Preperation

 It’s that time of year again… What some may call the best shopping day of the year, or the worst, depending on how you look at it. Either way, there is no denying with Black Friday comes some pretty great deals. I think the best way to take advantage of these once-a-year special offers is to be prepared ahead of time. Whether you want to stay up all night waiting in line in front of a giant retail chain or skip the malls altogether, it is always good to have a plan and do your research.

I always start by making a list if there are things I really need or want to take advantage of the deals. If you are in the market for some big ticket items like appliances or electronics, it may be worth planning out some waiting in line time, or getting up early time to get that door buster deal, but first you should do your research online before hand to see which deal will make the most sense for your needs.

I like to check out sites like TheBlackFriday.com and BFAds.net where you can search just about every popular department store and retail chain to see what deals they are offing in stores and online this year.

Another BIG and helpful tip: Do not forget about online deals. With the overwhelming switch to online retail shopping in the past decade, most brands are keeping up with the trend, and with the times, and offering Black Friday deals online. If you do a little research, you may just find that you can complete your entire Black Friday shopping list without setting foot in a mall! 

Get started right now! A lot of retailers are starting the deals early and spreading the out over this week leading up to the big day. Search online to find lots of amazing deals at your favorite retailers right now and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping or just some new additions to your winter wardrobe.