The Monday right after Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for online shopping and where you’ll get the best deals. A lot of people lean toward Cyber Monday deals rather than Black Friday, simply to avoid being trampled in the store over an LED TV they’ve been eyeing. No item is ever worth an injury, when in fact you can also get great discounts just a few days later.
Getting Great Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday shopping can be quite overwhelming and you can even go over your budget purchasing items you don’t need. If you want to get the most out of your online shopping on Cyber Monday, here are a few tips you should keep in mind:
- Make a list of the items you want to purchase. This is the most effective way for you to avoid straying and putting extra items in your cart, just because of the great deals. You also have to stick to the list – you don’t want to go into debt just for taking advantage of a sale. Since the holidays are fast approaching, it’s a good idea to include the people you want to give gifts to and avoid last-minute Christmas shopping.
- Sign up for their email list. When you sign up for the seller’s email list, you’ll get updates of the latest discounts and promos they have available for their sale items.
- Follow social media pages of online retailers before Cyber Monday. A lot of online sellers and retailers have several social media pages where they announce the hottest deals they will offer. Some online stores may not tell you what discounts they are offering, but they will feature and promote the hottest products on sale.
- Look for promo codes and coupons. You don’t have to cut clippings from magazines or newspapers. You can simply search online for coupons. If you subscribe to the online store where you plan on purchasing, you’ll receive promo codes right to your email. You can apply these codes to items that are already discounted, giving you bigger savings and more bang for your buck.
- Wake up early. This isn’t the same as camping out overnight at the store so that you can get in right at the moment the store opens. The best thing about Cyber Mondays is that even if you need to wake up early to shop, you can do it from the comfort of your home, in your pajamas and in front of your computer. Just stick to your list and start clicking.
Cyber Monday this year is on November 26, 2018, so better prepare with these tips to get the best savings on your purchases.
Do you have tips for getting deals on Cyber Monday? Share with us in the comments below!
Maria Emilce Rodriguez, or Em, as her friends and colleagues know her, has been a Staff Blogger/ Media Communications Specialist with District Media Finance Inc. since 2014. She never knew how to cook growing up, however, when she reached her 20s she developed a passion focusing on baking and even took short courses offered at Chocolate Lover Inc. She also used to sell her baked goods and bring in the food she cooked for her co-workers at her former corporate job. Nowadays, during her free time, she still hones her cooking and baking skills, testing out new recipes for her friends and family members to try.
