black friday is a fantastic time to get discounts on big-ticket items and essentials for the year. ideally, however, you should have a few rules in place to get the most out of promotions.
1. set a budget.
2. set goals: look for what you really need or like, check prices and make a wish list.
3. subscribe to brand newsletters and look for promotions ahead of time to make sure you get what you're looking for.
depending on what you're looking for, such as replacing an appliance, a gagjet, christmas gifts, or that item you really want but are a little over budget... there are some things that really pay off when you look for sales. here’s a quick guide to help you maximize your deals:
1. eletronics
like laptops, tablets, smartphones, and desktops. and smart home devices like amazon echo, google nest. and even earbuds or headphones.
2. appliances
kitchen appliance, such as air fryers, mixers blenders or pressure cookers.
home appliances, like dishwashers, washers and dryers, and even vacuum cleaners (especially robot vacuums).
3. fashion
sneakers, winter coats, trench coats or bags. lots of brands have general sales or promotions on certain items, but with significant discounts.
4. jewelry
for instance CINCO is offering 30% to 35% discounts
5. beauty products
skincare brands, makeup, and fragrances often see steep discounts on black friday, especially in holiday gift sets.
6. toys
there are great deals on toys for all ages at lego, amazon, very and toysrus.
7. home essentials and furniture
mattresses and bedding, major mattress brands often have some of their best deals of the year during black friday.
furniture. look out for discounts on sofas, desks, and dining tables if you’re looking to refresh your home space.
cláudia cavaleiro the editor in chief for CINCO editorial. born in '82 in coimbra, she is graduated in philosophy from the university of coimbra. passionate about books and podcasts in a geek kind of way, she always find something interesting to research. loves to bring awareness to social problems and loves working at CINCO!
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