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Three Significant Times for Best Online Deals on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day Events





The Black Friday day is one of the most popular shopping events in North America (Canada and USA). You can get lower prices on many products online and in-store



Sometimes, it is better to buy an item during the Black Friday because it may be the unique period of the year where you can find the lowest price for an article or a service(such as mobile), It is an excellent opportunity to buy your Christmas gift in advance(my post). 

I know you are in excited to find the best deals on Black Friday, that is why I will share with you three essential times to get the best deals during the Black Friday online shopping event:

1. Before Black Friday
2. During Black Friday
3. After Black Friday


1. Before are Black Friday and Cyber Monday 

Before Black Friday you can : 

Subscribe to the newsletters of your preferred store or the favorite stores to get news about the significant discounts on many products. You can unsubscribe anytime. 
Read the online weekly flyers to know in advance what will be on sale. 

Make a checklist to know what you will buy in advance. This strategy will also help manage your budget efficiently.


Some stores may offer the early deals on Thursday(such as 24 hours before). 

Avoid holiday debts

Have a shopping plan to save money and time. Know in advance what you plan to buy and where you will find the best deal(check my price comparison website list).

Establish a budget for your purchases. By this way, you will avoid high holiday debts. You can even buy in cash or use gift cards to manage your money efficiently and smartly. 



2. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Should you buy online or in a physical store? 

You have the choice! 

If you already identify your item, it is better to buy online because you will save the time to stay in the cashier line. However, there might be a delay in the shipping process.


If you need to check and try your item, if you need to talk to a sale representative, shopping in a physical store may be a good option. However, you may waste time in the lines especially when you go to a favorite store. 


Please always check your store’s website to confirm when the Black Friday event will start. Some stores may start their sales one or two days before. Most online retailers usually begin their sales at Midnight. 

3. After Black Friday 

The Cyber Monday is the next Monday following the Black Friday. Some prices main remain the same but not all the time or not for all items. 

Which items have a lower cost? 

You can find many discounts on products and services such as mobile devices (smartphones) and service, electronics, computer devices, appliances, clothes, books, furniture, and much more. 


How to get additional benefits? 


A. Online Coupon 

It is an excellent way to lower your invoice. You may search to find some online coupon websites. The coupon sites may offer various discounts; please visit more than one coupon website to compare their offers. 





B. Online Price Comparison 

With these websites, you can compare your item’s prices anytime. 

Here is a list of some favorite price comparison websites :

In Canada
In the United States


C. Rewards Programs 

Some loyalty websites (like Ebates, Airmiles) may also offer some good deals on their products. Please check their sites for more details. During that event, you may receive some unique offersDon’t let them go!





D. Email Offers 

If you accept newsletters from the stores, keep watching their offers to know about their fantastic online deals including the in-store deals. 




Return and Refund Policies 

Please read the conditions of sale carefully during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Some rules may change, and it’s your responsibility to know the sellers’ exceptions related to the order cancellation. 


Read other articles on this blog to know the best ways to return an item. 

Remember: if you realize you don't need an item, return it !


Stay Safe Online 

During this pandemic be careful when buying online.
If you need more details about online security, I invite you to read my book : Internet Security and Privacy Self-Awareness




Popular Store for Good deals


For Canada
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For USA


You can also perform an online search and type the word “Black Friday” and also “Cyber Monday.” 





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What Are The Best Times to Get The Excellent Deals When You Shop Online?

best time to shop online




Online shopping is similar to physical shopping. You can find even more web deals than at a brick and mortar store. Why? Because there is tremendous competition online and a big community of buyers, the sellers have no choice but to use the right time and the best strategies to increase their sales and retain their customers.

It’s always good to notice the different online shopping events in your country to anticipate the best sales periods during the year. Usually, most sellers will drop their prices before and during an incoming competitive sale.




The best time to shop online depends on many factors:


The type of product or service
For example woman products, seasonal products, electronics, etc.
The Holidays
For example, Mother’s day, Christmas.
The product location
A product sale may differ depending on the states, the country.
The season

The price of some products during the Winter sales, the sales.
The special events

Some sales also come before and during some national or states/provincial events.
The culture

Traditions and habits may bring some online sales discounts in some specific dates.

Some examples of periods where you can plan your online shopping:

The “Back to school” period is a good example; you will get school supplies at a lower cost if you buy them three weeks before school begins. And one week before, the prices of all supplies will increase because more people need them. 

Another example: when Christmas comes, you may sometimes find the same item but at a higher price than on Black Friday.

Each month comes with different seller discounts on some specific items. You have to   observe the sales pattern of your country to identify the best time to buy.











Here are some favorite yearly events which will let you plan a good shopping schedule 








Seven Popular Events

Periods
Back to school
August — September
Christmas
December
Black Friday
The fourth Friday of November
Cyber Monday
November (the following Monday after the Black Friday—online only)
Boxing Day 
December 26
Mother Day
May
Father’s Day
June


email alertEmail Alerts

To save time, you can set up email alerts in some stores' websites. To avoid a lot of emails in your inbox, you can create another email account, especially for this purpose.

With the email alert, you will be informed about the best deals at the right time.






Thank you for your reading time!

Mark M.