You’re probably wondering what the difference is between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday is the in-store deals that happen the day after Thanksgiving, but Cyber Monday happens three days later! Think of Cyber Monday as the internet’s own version of Black Friday. It is preferred by some because of the ability to avoid the crowds, avoid the late Thanksgiving night hustle, and stay in the comfort of your own home.
We’re going to provide you with the best strategies for Cyber Monday shopping! First and foremost, don’t wait until Monday to find what it is you’re wanting to buy. Remember that these are going to be lightning quick deals that may only have a limited amount in stock, and once they run out, you may be out of luck. Do your research on your favorite companies and brands and make your shopping list starting with the items that are most important to you.
Here are some other recommendations.
Cash-back Services.
Apps are your friends on Cyber Monday. Apps such as Mr. Rebates, Rakuten, and TopCashback can help save you even more on this discount day. Who doesn’t like to save more money? Many online stores and cash back apps increase their percentages before Thanksgiving to assist in saving as much as possible. That 3% could easily turn into 12%. Cha-Ching.
What’s awesome is you still get that bonus even when those devices are on sale. So, if something is discounted and you get bonus cashback on top of it, that’s a double win in our book! A triple win is using your cash-back credit card. Another tip, throw a coupon-code into the mix. Sometimes they’re hard to find but it’s not unheard of.
Pricing History and Trends.
Are “the best prices of the year” signs you see in the store accurate? Could it be a marketing ploy? Do your research. Sites like Honey show price history and even projected prices. Don’t believe everything you see this holiday season. Make sure you do your research to see if you really are getting the most out of your money. Honey is great for Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl’s and much more!
Why bother you ask? Chances are the prices have previously been lower than what they are advertising and odds are it’ll happen again. For a prime example (no pun intended), lets look at Prime Day. An Amazon Echo was set for a cool $70, but did you know that a couple weeks prior it was as low as $65? If you’re using pricing history tools you’d see if you really are getting the lowest price yet.
Caparison Shopping.
Another browser add on like Honey that we recommend is PriceBlink. This app is different than Honey. PriceBlink specializes in both coupon codes and comparing prices of several other stores. Lets say you are shopping for a smartwatch on Walmart.com. PriceBlink will alert you if Target, Amazon, or other competitors are offering a cheaper deal. You can add PriceBlink right to your Google Chrome browser.
We’ve already addressed that Cyber Monday may not produce the all time low prices of a product, therefore, we can now utilize these apps featured. Setting up alerts on all of these mentioned apps can allow you the peace of mind that you are getting the lowest price ever.
You can now walk away with tricks to utilize all year long! Setting up these alerts for future large purchases can ensure you don’t break the bank.
Amazon Cyber Monday Deals.
- Amazon Kindle Paperwhite E-reader — $80 (regularly $130)
- Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) — $24 (regularly $50)
- Amazon Echo (3rd Generation) — $69 (regularly $100)
- Amazon Echo Show (2nd generation) — $180 (regularly $230)
- Amazon Echo Plus (2nd generation) — $110 (regularly $150)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet — $100 (regularly $150)
- Amazon Fire 7 Tablet — $30 (regularly $50)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet — $90 (regularly $130)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $35 (regularly $50)
- Amazon Fire TV Cube — $60 (regularly $120)
- Amazon Smart Plug — $5 if you purchase an Echo device (regularly $25)
Best Buy Cyber Monday Deals.
- Apple MacBook Air 13.3-Inch — $800 (regularly $1,000)
- Apple HomePod — $200 (regularly $300)
- Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth Speaker — $120 (regularly $200)
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Tablet with Type Cover — $799 (regularly $1,029)
- Fitbit Versa 2 Fitness-Tracking Smartwatch — $150 (regularly $200)
- Google Pixel 3a Android Smartphone — $300 (regularly $400)
- Google Pixel 4 Android Smartphone — $600 (regularly $800)
- Google Home Mini Smart Speaker — $25 (regularly $49)
- Google Nest Hub Smart Display — $80 (regularly $130)
Samsung Cyber Monday Deals.
- Samsung Galaxy Note10 — Get a free Galaxy A50 + $100 credit
- Samsung Q60R 4K TV (43-inch) — $500 (regularly $800)
- Samsung Q90R 4K TV (65-inch) — $2,200 (regularly $3,500)
- Samsung Notebook 9 Pen Laptop — $1,200 (regularly $1,400)
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