The Black Friday sale is one of the most exciting times for shopaholics nationwide. If one is looking for the right time to buy everything from their wishlists and carts, this is the right time. However, in excitement, people often unknowingly make errors that can cost them heavily. To ensure that that does not happen during the Black Friday sale, here are some common mistakes to note so they can be avoided while shopping. Not setting a budget Setting a budget is one of the biggest and most important things to consider. With any big sale, people tend to buy things they had not originally planned on purchasing; thus, going into the Black Friday sale without setting a prior budget can prove a costly mistake. Without a preset amount in mind, people usually buy things they do not necessarily need, leaving them with a minimal amount for the things they require. Hence, it is vital to approach the Black Friday sale by making a list of desired items and setting a rough range of acceptable prices. Making this list as per priority and needs can allow shoppers to make the best of their shopping experience. Not checking the store policies Another error people can make while impulse buying is not checking the return, refund, and other store policies during the Black Friday sale.

Black Friday, which falls on the day after Thanksgiving, brings unbeatable deals and massive discounts on a wide range of products. So, it is the perfect time to save money on expensive products and kickstart holiday shopping. Be it electronics, clothing, appliances, or sleeping essentials, retailers across the country announce price drops across product categories. Based on last year’s offers, here are the top 50 deals to expect this Black Friday. TVs 1. TCL 65″ 4K QLED TV: This is one of the best TV sets under $600. Last year, Best Buy offered a $100 price drop, selling the 65-inch television for just $499. The electronic’s amazing features, including Alexa support, Google TV, voice remote, and auto game mode, make the purchase worth it for shoppers. 2. Hisense 40″ 1080p LCD TV: This offer from the last Black Friday sale stood out for budget shoppers. The 40-inch Hisense TV, originally priced at around $250, was available at Best Buy for a mere $179. It boasts integrated Alexa, DTS Virtual:X, and a pair of HDMI ports. 3. Samsung 75″ 4K TV: Samsung’s 75-inch 4K TV, which usually sells anywhere between  $800 and $900, was available at Best Buy for a mere $579 during the last Black Friday sale.

The highly anticipated shopping sale of the year is just a few months away, featuring top-quality branded products and premium services at unbeatable discounts. Although some of these offers may seem too good to be true, Black Friday is a well-known event that attracts millions of shoppers to popular online retail stores for the deal of a lifetime. Here are 10 cool shopping hacks and tips to make the most of the sale this season. Shop for the holidays Many people don’t realize the best time to shop for holiday gifts is over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. That’s because all major retailers and online platforms introduce some of the best discounts and lucrative offers on Christmas toys, stocking stuffers, clothes, winter apparel, shows, consumer electronics, hardware, and even jewelry. It’s the best time to buy all gifts in advance and save a lot of money in the process. Log in at the right time Black Friday sales go live early in the morning. Experts suggest logging in as early as 5 am on the 24th of November to be one of the first shoppers in the queue. Logging in late may result in missing out on early bird offers that have already been claimed.

The Black Friday deals usually start a few weeks before the main event. Many brands and stores work on exclusive and exciting deals to get positive responses from shoppers looking to buy their favorite products. Currently, there may not be many Black Friday deals. However, expected deals on some appliances are based on last year’s shopping trend. So keep an eye out for these products and check with some popular brands for early-bird discounts. Refrigerators and freezers Last year’s Black Friday sale saw heavy discounts on refrigerators and freezers. Some popular deals included the GE 17.5 cubic foot top freezer refrigerator in white, which The Home Depot sold for $658, and customers saved $251 on this deal. Another one was the LG 23.5 cubic foot French door counter depth smart refrigerator in stainless steel, which was sold at $2,999 after a $800 discount at Best Buy. Washers and dryers Another category with significant discounts through the Black Friday sale included washers and dryers from various brands. The Home Depot had deals on brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, and LG. GE 4.5 cubic foot high efficiency white top load washer was sold at $568 at The Home Depot, and consumers saved up to $231.

Black Friday 2023 is around the corner and is one of the best times to shop for furniture, ranging from beds and recliners to tables. Many brands offer exclusive member-only discounts around this time, and some start slashing prices on sought-after products months before the big sale. Small discounts leading up to the big event and the sales from last Black Friday can help customers ascertain the kind of deals they can expect this year. Sofa beds 1. Customers looking to add sofa beds to their living rooms can rejoice knowing there were some great discounts in this category last year, and similar deals might be available this year. Some of the popular deals included the Queer Eye Liam 79″ futon, which was sold at Walmart for approximately $350, which is more than $100 off its retail price of about $480. 2. Another example was the Ollie 82″ futon sofa bed, which usually costs around $445 but was sold at a discounted price of $330 at Wayfair. It is tufted and about the size of a twin mattress when flat. 3. There were also some massive deals on products like the Burrow 85″ Arch Nomad, Denver Trundle Sleeper Sofa 86″, AllModern 79.5″ Elsmere sleeper sofa bed, Morden Fort 91″ velvet reversible sectional sofa bed, and Chillax Gold 83.86″ Velvet Square Arm Sleeper Sofa East Urban Home Fabric.

Techs and gadgets usually have some exciting deals during the Black Friday season sale. Many popular brands join the discount bandwagon and market the most affordable price for their products. Customers are advised to research well and compare and contrast the products they wish to buy. There are no Black Friday deals yet; however, based on last year’s offers, below are some of the Black Friday tech deals  one can expect. Smartphones Last year, there were numerous Black Friday deals on various smartphone products. Among the exciting deals were discounts of $100 on the Google Pixel 7, which originally cost $600. The Google Pixel 7 Pro was available for $749 after a discount, down from its original price of $899. Additionally, the Google Pixel 6a was sold at $299 after a discount. In the Samsung series, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 was sold for $1,470, discounted from its original price of $1,920, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was priced at $975. Motorola Moto G Stylus was originally priced at $300 but was later sold at a discounted price of $180. The OnePlus 10 Pro was sold for $550 with a $250 discount. There were deals on Apple iPhones and many other smartphones.

Shoes are a popular product category during Black Friday sales among both men and women. Last shopping season saw some exclusive discounts in this category, giving shoppers the opportunity to score top-notch shoes at affordable prices. Although most retailers have not announced any offers yet, shoppers can keep up with brands’ social media accounts and websites for early bird deals and sale announcements. Meanwhile, here are 10 shoe categories worth considering this Black Friday:  Running shoes Last year, Adidas offered Black Friday deals and an additional 30% off on select running shoes. One can keep an eye out for Adidas holiday season sales this year. ASICS also offered 30% off on the purchase to those who signed up for OneASIC. Additionally, the brand’s Women’s Gel-Venture 7 running shoes, which were originally selling for $70, were discounted to $50 during the sale. Nike customers could save up to 60% off upon using the code BLACKFRIDAY last year, while other brands like Under Armour, Road Runner Sports, Xero, Reebok, New Balance, and Feiyue offered similar deals.  Boots Some of the stores that previously offered discounted boots were Macy’s, Kohl’s, Mountain Warehouse, Ledebut, Poshmark, Walmart, and Princess Polly US, among many others. Timberland also ran a sale last year.

Security equipment like surveillance cameras, smart locks, and doorbells protect homes against intruders. Since these devices can be expensive, Black Friday 2023 is the best time to purchase them when brands lower prices. While the sale may be a few months away, homeowners can prepare by shortlisting the systems on which they’d like to grab a deal. Here are some popular types of home security devices that had Black Friday offers last year. Security and surveillance cameras Many brands offered deals on security cameras and surveillance systems last Black Friday: 1. Lorex was among the first to announce offers. The company had a 50% discount all through the Black Friday weekend! 2. Ring is another brand that rolled out discounts. They slashed the prices of their cameras, bundles, and multipacks by 41%. 3. Blink had a 50% discount on its cameras, so consumers could purchase two for the price of one. Shoppers should look for similar bargains on security cameras during the Black Friday sale in 2023. Smart doorbells Smart doorbells have an inbuilt camera that makes it convenient to see who’s at the door. Lorex, Ring, Google Nest, Blue by ADT, Blink, Arlo, and SkyBell are a few brands that had offers last year.