Thanksgiving is a day to relax and unwind, to be thankful for our many blessings in life including family, friends and winning NFL team. In all seriousness, it is a time to catch up on new stories and reminisce over old ones, while sitting around the table eating a warm turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Some may gather by a fire and others around the flat screen, but either way it is a break from school and the calm before the storm of the holiday season which officially kicks-off with Black Friday.
For some, Black Friday is a holiday tradition that involves trekking out to the mall in the wee hours of the morning to either begin or complete holiday shopping. For others it is a game of grab and go to avoid the mob scene and insane lines. Either way, whether you love the idea or hate it, Black Friday is a great shopping day for budget conscious people. And, if you are not use this kind of shopping scene then please stay tuned because we have the 411 on how to survive and be successful amongst the crowds.
1. If you are shopping for others Be Prepared. Have your list and check it twice. Plan a course of action and be aware of what each store is offering on Black Friday. Some sales are considered "Door Busters" or are offered in limited quantity only, so you should arrive early to take advantage. Other stores will have day long or weekend long deals, so decide where you wish to exert your efforts.
2. Check out the deals ahead of time. Click here to connect to the official website for 2010 Black Friday Deals. You can also visit slickdeals.net for a comparison of Friday's best deals.
3. Do your research! There are lots of great online resources that break down the best deals for different sale items. For example, check out this CNet page for laptop deals.
4. Shop online.. early! Many stores are offering BlackFriday deals online on THURSDAY.. so after you've eaten your turkey you can get the deals you want without leaving home! See this news article to look at stores that offer this deal.
5. Use connections. If your family member or friend is out shopping too ask them to help scout out deals for you. You can tri-county or tri-state shop very easily this way which can be especially handy for hard to get items such as electronics.
Should you wish to avoid crowds and stay inside you will still be able to snag great deals online for Cyber Monday, the internet follow-up to Black Friday. this year's Cyber Monday event is November 29th.
Happy Holidays!
Savvy Student
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