The etymology of Black Friday originally comes from the heavy traffic (human and auto) on this very famous shopping day directly following Thanksgiving. However, more recent uses of the term refer instead to retailers boosting their profits back into the black. Use the tips and tricks below to help you get the best bang for your buck on this coming Black Friday.
- Check out the sites below for BF-specific ads and info on major retailers’ discounts and offers as a starting point:
- If you’re out for a specific product, be sure to do your research on all known retailers’ prices. Many retailers will offer a price-match guarantee, meaning that they’ll offer the lowest competitor’s price for the item in question.
- Use your cell phone browser to check competing deals and product
quality while you’re in the store. We don’t have all this technology at
our fingertips for nothing! - Go as early as possible! If you go too late, everything will be picked over. Do research beforehand to see when stores open and close, as most will greatly extend their hours for Black Friday.
- Be prepared to work for your purchases! Wear comfy shoes and clothes. Have your price and product research printed out and ready. This day is the closest you’ll come to shopping as a bloodsport. Keep your cool and don’t get too caught up in all the frenzy!
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