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How to get the best deals on Black Friday 2014

20 Nov, 2014
 

 

In the U.S., Black Friday kicks off on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

This mega shopping day was coined ‘Black Friday’ after the accounting term "in the black", which denotes a positive profit margin. And why not? It is possibly the busiest day of shopping around the world and when sales reach new heights.

Although Black Friday happens in the U.S., the Internet has made it possible for many shoppers around the world to enjoy the massive discounts offered by their favourite brands.

So, keep clicking ‘next’ to know how to make the best of the Black Friday online shopping deals.

1. Check out early bird deals

1. Check out early bird deals

Online stores usually start discounting days before Black Friday. So, keep tabs on your favourite brands and websites for possible early bird deals and discount announcements.

If you prefer to wait for the actual Black Friday sales, then add the products that you want to a Wish List to save time on Black Friday.

2. Use mobile apps

2. Use mobile apps

There are some very cool mobile apps such as the TGI Black Friday App (TGIBF) for Android and iPhones that make it easier to track down Black Friday deals.

With these apps, you can compare prices across websites and even read product reviews of the products that you are eyeing.

3. Do your research beforehand

3. Do your research beforehand

If you are looking to splurge on an expensive item, the Black Friday sales can really make your financial load lighter.

But take the time beforehand to research about the product you are looking to buy. Read reviews and product ratings, and ask friends for recommendations. You should already know exactly what you want even before Black Friday.

4. Scout around for the best prices

4. Scout around for the best prices

When doing your research on a particular item, comparing prices from around the web is crucial in getting the best deals. A price-comparison site such as www.pricegrabber.com can help you do exactly this.

Once you’ve done your homework, you won’t be scrambling around to find a good deal come Black Friday.

5. Sign up for a digital concierge service

5. Sign up for a digital concierge service

Those of us who shop online know that many websites in the U.S., Europe, and Japan don’t ship to Singapore. And even if you buy from those that do ship internationally, you may end up paying more for shipping than the cost of your entire bill.

A good way of going around this is to sign up for a concierge service such as HopShopGo, Borderlinx, or V post. Once you’ve signed up with one, you will be assigned an address in the U.S. where your products will be delivered and then forwarded to you.

In cases when a merchant does not accept credit cards from outside the U.S., the concierge service will purchase these products on your behalf and charge your Singapore credit card in U.S. dollars.

In the long run, these services can save you quite a bit of money.

6. Know your specifications before Black Friday

6. Know your specifications before Black Friday

The biggest downside of shopping online is that you can’t try on or see the product before purchasing it. This is most true when it comes to buying clothes online.

In order to be more efficient, list down all your measurements (shoulder to shoulder, bust, waist, hips, and shoulder to knee) in both centimetres and inches. Go then to your favourite websites and check which size you fall under.

Of course you won’t have this problem if you have purchased products from these websites before as you will already know your exact size.

7. Consolidate your purchases

7. Consolidate your purchases

To save on shipping costs, consolidate all your purchases in one shipping bill. If you wish to enjoy duty free shipping and not incur the 7% GST, keep your total bill (including shipping cost) below $400.

8. Avoid being scammed

8. Avoid being scammed

You can avoid being scammed when buying online if you read each website's terms and conditions. Make sure to read return and refund policies as well as shipping costs before surrendering your credit card or personal details online.

It will also be helpful to do a background check on the merchant you are buying from. Otherwise, try to use PayPal, which protects buyers who don’t receive their purchased items or those who receive an item which is significantly different from the one that they purchased.

Ready...set..go!

Ready...set..go!

So now that you know how to get the best deals on Black Friday, here's a great way to get started:

Lazada - currently the region’s largest online retail store, has just launched a mega sale called Online Revolution.

This is known to be the biggest sale of the year in Southeast Asia and is set to rival Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day.

From now all the way until the 12th of December, Lazada is offering shoppers a month’s worth of sales, discounts and promotions under one digital roof.

So here’s hoping that you do get to buy everything on your wish list!

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