Finally, Black Friday arrives and the excitement of shopping begins to take hold of you. This year, you want to make the most of this day when you could find the deal of your life. Or at least that’s how the shops sell it to you, but is it really like that? Well, it all depends on what you want to buy, because not all types of products are so discounted on Black Friday. So that you do not end up buying something that you later regret, it is best to be clear about what you want to buy and to know if it is really worth buying on this day. To help you, in this article we offer you a list of 8 things that are worth buying on Black Friday and 8 things that are NOT. Take note!
What you will not regret buying on Black Friday
We start with what is worth buying, those products in which real bargains are usually found on Black Friday. Let’s go there!
- Televisions
Black Friday is known for selling televisions at very low cost. In every country in the world there is news about some television with a brutal discount. The truth is that you can often find real bargains on this type of product. Although we recommend you have some models seen before to choose a good television, since some shops take advantage of this date to reduce the models that sell less or those of worse quality as much as possible. Don’t get caught in a hare!
- Smartphones
If you have to change your smartphone, wait until this day (which is usually extended to the weekend), because you will be able to find the one you want at a very good price. Even the telephone companies offer very good payment packages that could be very beneficial, mainly for people who use their telephone a lot (high number of calls and internet use) and for companies.
- Apple Products
If you are an Apple fan and you are thinking of buying any of its products, whatever it is, you will find them much cheaper on Black Friday, especially the range of older products, from the previous year onwards. In addition, each year Apple usually makes agreements with different businesses to offer some extra to its buyers, such as a year of Apple TV or gift cards. However, we recommend you check their website before buying, to make sure that the offer on the web is not higher than in the store (as it sometimes happens). Once again, be clear about what it is you want to buy to make sure it has a worthwhile sale.
- Large appliances
If you have to renew the line of appliances in your home, take advantage of Black Friday to buy them, because they are usually well below their original price. You can really find great deals on refrigerators, washers, dryers, or ovens today. Seize it!
- Small appliances
In addition, small appliances also have good discounts that are worth taking advantage of. You can get that waffle iron or dough mixer that you have been wanting for so long at a much lower price.
- Products for your baby
Large, more expensive or essential products for your baby, such as cribs, baby strollers, security systems, etc. They usually have good discounts on Black Friday. Also, although clothes are not usually the best thing to buy these days, baby clothes (which tend to be a little more expensive) do enjoy good deals during Black Friday.
- Trips
Plane tickets, scheduled trips, hotels and even car rental reservations.. If you have a trip planned, take the opportunity to buy it on Black Friday because you can get great discounts and benefits. It is good to have the date well thought out to make sure you get good deals and not fall into some trap like a great discount that only applies at a certain time.
- Shoes
If you have to renew your boots or want to buy new sneakers from a specific brand, take advantage of Black Friday because you will probably find good deals. In the case of shoes, the more quality, the better the offer. So leather shoes and brand tennis shoes will be a very sweet target.
What you shouldn’t bother buying on Black Friday
It is not that we want to discourage you, but some types of products tend to have better discounts at other times of the year, so it may be good for you to know so as not to fall for an offer that is not really worth it.
- Clothes
Most user guides DO NOT recommend focusing our savings on clothing during Black Friday as there are other, much better times to buy these types of products, such as Seasonal Sales. You’ll usually find sales on less savvy purchases, like fashion items that won’t be worn for years to come. However, there is a but to this statement. If you know the product you are looking for well and it is from a more expensive brand, you may be able to find it at a good price. For example, if you’re looking for a pair of jeans from a brand you can’t usually afford, you might find them at a better price on Black Friday, especially if it’s from a previous season.
- Toys
Many consumers think about buying Christmas gifts for their children and small relatives during Black Friday, but this day is really not the best for it. The discounts are usually not as great as at the end of the holiday shopping season. It is true that buying them on this date will save you the stress of the final Christmas purchases and if there is a very specific toy that you want to buy, you can take advantage of a small offer to ensure that it does not run out. If your purchase is more general, for example a race track but you don’t care about the brand, you will find better offers later.
- The latest technology
Don’t expect to find the latest smartphone on the market or the most modern smartwatch on sale. Technology discounts are one of the strengths of Black Friday but never the newest. This is because businesses take the opportunity to liquidate the old stock in stores and make room for everything new that will arrive in the Christmas season.
- Jewelry
You better not think about buying jewelry, at least until the end of the year. And it is that from these dates, the price of jewelry usually rises a little, precisely because the Christmas dates arrive and it is one of the most desired gifts. If you want to find good deals on jewelry, wait until the beginning of the year, once the Three Kings pass.
- Training equipment
The stores know consumers well and know that the number of people who begin to exercise more in the face of Christmas excesses tends to increase on these dates, so this type of product is not usually greatly reduced on Black Friday. You can always find a bargain, but it’s not the general trend.
- Mattresses
Although you will probably see some sales, it seems that the month in which you can find the best deals on these products is February. So if you can wait, better take advantage of Black Friday to buy another type of product.
- Linens
The same thing happens with bedding as with mattresses, you will find it at a much better price from mid-January, in the Sales season.
- Christmas decoration
Let’s not fool ourselves, the Christmas season is here, so the decorations and everything that has to do with Christmas will be through the roof until December 25. As of the 26th, prices will be in free fall, so a good saving strategy is to buy them a year in advance.
