Wait for Black Friday to purchase these items
Do you wait all year for Black Friday deals, scanning flyers and promo emails, planning your shopping day, and waiting in line to nab the best discounts? You’ve got the right idea: here are 20 things you should definitely wait until Black Friday (as the day after U.S. Thanksgiving is traditionally known) to buy.
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Gaming consoles
Want the latest Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo? Check out the Black Friday deals and you might be able to score the one you want at a fantastic price. Even better, they’re often bundled with a game or two, or a gift card so you can purchase some games for your new console right away.
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Movies
If you’re a movie re-watcher, Black Friday is the best time of year to build your home collection of DVDs or Blu-rays. Both online and bricks-and-mortar stores frequently discount hundreds of current and older titles just in time for the biggest shopping day of the season.
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Laptops
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, definitely wait until Black Friday to find the best deal. But with all the different models out there, do your research ahead of time to make sure you’re getting the features you need and don’t end up with something underpowered or outdated.
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Running shoes
Black Friday? More like track Friday. If you’re a runner and you (always) need some new shoes, hang in there: the best deals of the year are almost here, especially if you’re not looking for the trendiest kicks, but just need some solid shoes that help your feet do their best work out there.
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Winter gear
If you live in a cold climate or take snow vacations, the fact is you’re going to need a good coat and boots, and those can be pricey. Fortunately, Black Friday sales often feature great deals on warm outdoor gear, so you can enjoy being cosy and get a daily reminder of what a smart shopper you are.
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Appliances
They’re big, they’re expensive, and if you live in a house, you’ll need new ones eventually. Black Friday is an amazing time to be in the market for home appliances like refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers, so if you’ve been crossing your fingers every time you open the freezer, now’s the time to replace that old thing.
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Televisions
TV sets are probably the best-known and most popular Black Friday sale item, frequently appearing as door-crasher specials at major retailers. If you need (or want) a new one, Black Friday is the absolute best time to pick one up. As with any major purchase, do some research ahead of time to make sure you get exactly what you want.
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Beauty items
Many beauty brands create holiday gift sets, bundles, and limited-edition items, and the best time to grab them is, of course, Black Friday. If you want to treat yourself or someone you love to high-end makeup, fragrance, or skin care items, waiting for these best-of-season sales is the way to score them for less.
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Winter vacation packages
Plan ahead for your dead-of-winter getaway and shop Black Friday deals on vacations, especially if your schedule is flexible and you can travel during slower periods when resorts and hotels are looking to fill rooms (rather than when they’re at their busiest, like Christmas and winter break).
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Video games
Like DVDs, video games are a very popular item for major retailers to discount during Black Friday sales, because they know games will get people through the door and shopping. If you’ve been saving your pennies for some awesome new games, get ready to score (and then beat your high score).
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Tablets and smartphones
Retailers know that, as with fashion, smartphones and tablets are as much about the accessories as anything else, so they offer deals on the electronics and hope you’ll drop some extra cash on cases, charging cords, headphones, keyboards and the like. Whether you do or not, if you want a new device, now’s the time to grab it.
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Designer purses
Want the designer label but don’t love the price? If you’re craving some arm candy (you know—a new handbag!), wait for the Black Friday sales and you could be handsomely rewarded for your patience. Plenty of higher-end designers offer deep discounts during the big post-turkey shopping event.
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Smart home hubs
The big players in this category are smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo, of course, but also included are items like smart thermostats and lighting kits, robot vacuums, and even sous-vide circulators. Whatever home tech you’re looking for, you’ll likely find it on sale on Black Friday.
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Cookware
Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to purchase new cookware sets (the other is in May, leading up to wedding season). So if your pots and pans have seen better days, check out the sales and treat yourself to some shiny new ones—they’ll make cooking Christmas dinner for your family even more enjoyable.
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Clothing
According to Dealnews.com, the best deals on clothing last year were on Black Friday, and they predict the same for this year. That makes it a great time to stock up on clothes for the whole family, especially kids, who tend to wear out (or outgrow) items faster than adults.
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Wearable tech
Smartwatches and wearable fitness trackers are hugely popular items. If you’ve been waiting to try one, or replace an older model, Wareable.com predicts a ton of great deals on this technology come Black Friday, if you can wait a little longer to start tracking your steps or talking into your wrist. (Just kidding—who makes calls anymore?)
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Digital cameras
Although most late-model smartphones come with excellent cameras built right in, professional photographers and many enthusiastic hobbyists still prefer a dedicated digital camera. Good ones don’t come cheap, though, so waiting for the Black Friday sales can save you some serious coin, according to Digital Camera World.
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Tools
Apparently, even tools go on sale on Black Friday! If there’s a DIY enthusiast on your Christmas shopping list who needs some new gear for their new-year projects, check out home improvement stores for great deals on hand and power tools, according to Cheapism.
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Cars
It might sound crazy to think about buying a car on Black Friday, but Edmunds.com says it can be one of the best times of the year to get a fantastic deal on a vehicle. They also offer some handy tips, like test-driving ahead of time and getting your financing lined up before heading to the dealership.
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Apple products
The iconic electronic company rarely allows its phones, computers, tablets and other gadgetry to be sold at a discount, but it does make an exception for Black Friday deals. However, for the most attractive sales, your best bet is to visit licensed retailers who sell the products, rather than heading to an Apple store.
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Small kitchen appliances
Most people already know to shop for the big home appliances on Black Friday, but it’s also a welcome occasion to splurge on countertop kitchen appliances you might have had your eye on. Multiple big-box stores are offering steep discounts on trendy house-helping gadgets like air fryers, Instant Pots, and Roombas.
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Headphones
Headphones are either pretty cheap or surprisingly expensive. But if you’ve been walking around with the junky earbuds that came with your phone and you’re looking to upgrade your audio experience, Black Friday is when you can expect to see the Bang and Olufsen, Bose, Beats and AirPod headphones on offer for deeply slashed prices.
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Expensive computer software
Most people are looking to take something home that they can actually hold in their hands, but Black Friday offers up great deals for software, too. Adobe Creative Cloud, for example, can be prohibitively expensive for the casual user, but they’ve jumped into the Black Friday blitz and have started opening up their apps for discounts of up to 40 per cent—with these deals, don’t bother renewing your licences any other day.
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Streaming services
As the adage goes, the best discounts are the ones that keep on discounting. It’s something like that. Subscription streaming services for music, television, and games have gotten in on Black Friday, offering sharp deals on three-month trials, bundles, or free trials. If you’re thinking of testing out a new subscription service, or just signing on to binge one season of a show everyone’s talking about and then cancelling, now’s a good time.
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Books
Remember books? You know—the things that weigh a lot and take up tons of space and only seem to get more expensive? For the remaining bibliophiles in the room, Black Friday is a great opportunity to stock up on reading material to get you through the holidays. Booksellers and e-tailers have annual sales around this time, and publishers and small presses love taking Black Friday as an opportunity to turn over old stock and encourage holiday book-buying. Audiobooks and ebooks are also often found on sale on Black Friday too.
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Mattresses
Purchasing a new mattress on any day isn’t an easy undertaking, but it’s one that’ll save you years of sleepless nights and mornings waking up with back pain. Big department stores and bedding stores have already released their competitive discounts on mattresses and sets, and online mattress retailers like Casper unroll (get it?) their deals closer to the date. Of course, if you’re serious about shopping for a mattress, it’s worth getting ahead with your research to find the deal that works for you.
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Baby strollers
Baby strollers can be really expensive, but a good one can save new parents a ton of stress and frustration. That’s why many people wait for Black Friday to snag a top-of-the-line stroller for up to 46 per cent less than their normal ticketed price. From double strollers and jogger strollers to carseat/stroller combos, now’s a good time to start thinking about what suits your family’s needs best when it comes to getting around.
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Electric toothbrushes and health products
Kitchen countertop appliances get a lot of buzz around Black Friday, but customers also forget that there’s a whole range of bathroom countertop appliances that are arguably more important: electric toothbrushes and water flossers are used every day and contribute to a brighter smile and healthy gums. But they’re also an investment. Luckily, shops like to slash prices on electric toothbrushes and use them as door crashers, or use them to tease deals leading up to the big day.
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Office supplies
In recent years, office supply stores have been the emerging champs of Black Friday, offering deals on TVs and laptops. But people forget that they can also get deals just as significant on actual office supplies, like printers, office chairs, software and label makers, making this the best time to start stocking up for the home office or small business.
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Online classes
With the new year upon us, it’s a great opportunity to take in a new hobby or learn a skill. Online classes are a growing industry for at-home learners, offering video and online education courses on everything from coding to marketing to screenwriting. And on Black Friday, these companies have started offering huge deals for trial classes and courses. You can’t put a price on education, but anyone can start with $10 a course.
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