Staff Writer
It’s time to release your inner shopper for the holiday season! Black Friday is the best way to save when buying gifts for others or even yourself. Below are fifteen tips to get you prepared for the big deals:
1. Get a good night’s sleep: Make sure you
are well rested for a tiring day of shopping in crowds. If you do not get much
sleep, Black Friday will be less enjoyable.
2. Be Patient: Make sure you are prepared
to wait in long lines and listen to flustered shoppers.
3. Create a budget and stick to it: Low
prices are exciting, but don’t get too overwhelmed because items add up
quickly.
4. Bring a list: Stay organized and check
off items as you shop.
5. Get an early start: If you arrive around
8 a.m. your chances of getting something desirable are much greater than
arriving around 1 p.m.
6. Divide and conquer: Bring a friend or
family member so that you can split up and get the best deals and shop quickly.
7. Browse the deals before you go: Make
sure you find the best deal. Stores may be selling the same item at different
prices.
8. Dress comfortably and bring snacks:
Speed walking around stores and speeding through aisles with shopping carts
will definitely be a workout. It is important to feel comfortable and have
snacks to stay fueled.
9. Bring ads and coupons: Organize your ads
and bring coupons with you so they can be applied at checkout.
10. Not all sales are a bargain: Don’t be
fooled by sale signs; they can be misleading.
11. Watch over your items: If you have a hot
item in your cart, chances are people will take it if you aren’t paying
attention.
12. Make sure that there are return
policies: Some items may not work the way you wanted them to once you get home.
Knowing that you can return unwanted items makes sure you did not waste your
money.
13. Be friendly: Even if people are pushing
you or being rude, don’t be rude back. Simply smile and help others when
necessary and your time shopping will go by more smoothly.
14. Have fun: Remember your attitude can change
your whole day. Stay positive and be proud of your deals!
15. Participate in Cyber Monday: On the
Monday after Thanksgiving, you can get amazing deals online.
