Cyber Monday marks the end of one of the biggest and much-awaited shopping fiestas in the country that starts on Black Friday. Throughout the weekend, retailers and major brands collaborate to offer some of the best discounts on top fashion, consumer electronics, and home upgrades. This is the perfect opportunity to shop your hearts out and not drown in debt when the credit card bill arrives. Here are 10 savvy tips to get you started this season.
Check out previous sale trends
Popular offers during the sale event are usually the ones that were also promoted in the previous sale. This could be related to a specific brand, appliance, or retail outlet. So, it pays to check out what was trending in the previous shopping season so you can bookmark and keep these links and digital ad flyers handy.
Keep an eye out for a few categories
Not all categories will go live with impressive offers. Patrons usually shop for fashion, beauty, home appliances, smart technology, and other consumer electronics. So, bookmark and keep a few of these top categories in advance, so you don’t miss out on trending deals when the sale goes live.
Make a list
Cyber Monday deals can be tempting to buy once you log in and start to explore offers. But don’t lose sight of the products and services that you do want to buy in the first place. Make a list and stick to it so you can actively compare prices across the top shops going live with those deals first.
Bookmark favorite websites
Bookmark their official website if you prefer Samsung for home appliances over another brand like LG or Kenmore. The brand will also launch exclusive Cyber Monday deals on its homepage. This is a proven tactic that will surely save you a lot of time and effort hustling back and forth across numerous websites.
Always compare prices
Just because one website is showing 30% off doesn’t mean you can’t get a cheaper deal on another website. Cyber Monday deals go live across multiple retailers for the same product and competing brands. You will always find a more affordable price. You can even use active price comparison tools to source the best offers going live and updated on the platform.
Don’t shop alone
Friends and family members can help you stick to a budget so that you don’t overspend and end up buying products that you don’t need. Shopping sprees can get out of hand really quickly, so it is always a good idea to have someone by your side.
Consider smartphone deals
You don’t necessarily have to wait for a computer or a laptop. Retailers have made shopping season accessible on smartphones allowing you to shop on the go. There are even dedicated shopping apps that compile the best offers from trending retailers.
Shop incognito
Deals and prices update instantly based on your search history and queries. So, it is better to go full incognito and only then check out websites. This way, retailers won’t be able to actively track your browsing metrics and exploit the online deal prices.
Start shopping from Sunday
The Cyber Monday sale officially starts on the 25th of November this year. But what many shoppers don’t know is that a major portion of the sale allows shoppers to pre-register for early bird deals and exploit the best prices. Register early so that you can simply enter the shopping queue the next day, place the order, and checkout while others hustle to get into the website.
Shop throughout the day
Even if one category sells out, you can browse for similar deals across numerous websites that seem to pop up by the minute on sale day. Look for deals actively throughout the day, as there is a good chance that new stocks and offers will be updated to restart selling a particular category.