HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING TIPS

1. BEWARE OF SPECIALS

Doorbuster specials are designed to get you in the store, specials are in limited quantities and may be a lesser-known brand.

2. GET BLACK FRIDAY BRIEFINGS

Especially for electronics, usually both on-line and in-store shopping have good experiences, Consult Black Friday ads collected on sites such as bfacts.net, bestblackfriday.com, dealnews.com, theblackfriday.com, and blackfriday.gottodeal.com

3. DOWNLOAD SOME APPS

Mobile apps such as BuyVia, Shopkick, ShopSavvy, and Shopular let you scan bar codes to compare prices, get discounts or get coupons. Delete apps after you are all done shopping to help protect your privacy.

4. SIGN UP FOR STORE LOYALTY PROGRAMS

They offer promotions and you earn rewards.

5. EMBRACE SOCIAL MEDIA

Big Retailers use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to alert you of exclusive sales and discounts.

6. CHECK STORE POLICIES

If retailer has a price match policy, see if it suspended around Black Friday.

7. AVOID PRICEY ACCESSORIES

Don’t blow your TV deal savings with overpaying for cables, or other accessories, get extras on-line or know what a good price is.

8. CONSIDER PRODUCT

Some low-priced TVs are made specifically for Black Friday or specific retailers, these can be a great value, know what features you want and buy accordingly.

Source: Consumer Reports November 2019