Are you ready? The next Black Friday will be Friday, 23 November 2018! Let’s see a few useful things to know to take advantage of 100% promotions and discounts.
Black Friday: Where in the world
United States of America
Many Americans take advantage of the proximity of Thanksgiving to take a long holiday, exclusively for the compulsive shopping of Black Friday. Already in the early hours of the morning, when the sun has not yet risen in the city’s skyscrapers, a long queue forms in front of the Macy’s store. In essence, now the tradition continues, and the Macy’s chain of shops continues to be the most crowded and required by shopping lovers.
Not by chance. A few days before Thanksgiving and then Black Friday, flyers are distributed with additional coupons and discounts to be used during the black weekend: you can get to touch up to 80% less for a sale item.
Given the crowd that is formed in front of the shops still closed (we are talking to about 3 in the morning!), It is very difficult to choose the article you are interested in: often many Americans come out of the shops without even realizing of what they bought.
Also, the stores have created items dedicated only to those who can cross the threshold among the first: they are very limited items, called Door Buster, where a further discount is applied. Usually, it is clothing or electronics, very popular in the market.
Great Britain
The frenzy for discounted purchases is also felt throughout the UK, especially in London, where traders are already ready to make the most attractive discounts. Even if it is an all-American party, the British are not far behind: if last year, the Black Friday recorded purchases for 3 billion pounds, this year, the forecast is 5 billion. The most crowded shops are those of clothing and electronic items, even if there are queues in front of the best toy shops, in the hope of buying the gift for children at an affordable price.
On the occasion of Black Friday, the opening of the shops is scheduled at 6 am, while for those who want to make the best purchases without getting tired in the crowd, can engage in online purchases. In essence, many chain stores, just open their doors, also start online sales, to increase purchases by users.
Germany
The Black Friday fever has also invaded the streets of Germany: Berlin is the absolute protagonist. The two shopping galleries that are stormed are those of Gropius Passagen and Tempelhofer Hafen, both locations of prestigious brands of clothing, electronics, and games. The delirium for crazy discounts is certainly not at the level of that of the Americans and the British. Still, even the Germans have tasted discounted purchases of Black Friday.
Who makes the discounts?
Now the fever for Black Friday has spread so much that all the most famous brands, from Apple to Nike, make real discounts for the whole 24 hours. The time of discounts has a variable duration. If Amazon guarantees offers and discounts throughout the weekend at the end of November, some brands have decided to bet everything for only on Black Friday. Let’s see in detail the most interesting and desired ones.
Amazon
Without a doubt, he is the king of Black Friday’s discounts on the web. His promotions are real and last not only on Fridays but all weekend until Monday, which is the famous ” Cyber Monday ” reserved for online offers. If you want to know more, visit Amazon Black Friday.
Apple
As you know, Apple does not offer discounts throughout the year, with the sole exception of Black Friday. From midnight on November 24th, fever grows to grab the desired Apple products. There are still no particular rumors about which products will be on offer: we will not be astonished if the new iPhone X was only discounted for a few euros. At the same time, covers and other objects enjoyed stronger discounts.
When we talk about Apple until the last minute, there is nothing certain, so we might as well try, wait, and see if you can get good deals for the desired products.
Clothing: Zara and H&M
Last year the two clothing giants Zara and H&M, joined the initiative. By accessing the online site, you could make good purchases. In order not to be caught unprepared, we advise you to check and view the objects that may interest you: the two clothing chains offer so many items that you risk navigating hours between offers, without proceeding with the purchase. So focus in advance what you want, and if you are lucky, proceed with the purchase on Black Friday. Here you can find info on Zara’s Black Friday.
Online fashion: Yoox and Zalando
Here are the most popular online clothing sites. If you are looking for the perfect outfit, this is the right place, starting with shoes down to the smallest details. Both portals use Black Friday to make big discounts: all offers are real, but what you have to pay attention to is availability. For some items, if you are not fast enough, you risk seeing a full house in a short period. For this, we recommend a strategy similar to the previous ones: insert the desired items in a wish list and then proceed with the purchase if the item is discounted. You will be faster and more direct.
Nike
The most famous shoe brand offers discounts a few days in advance of Black Friday, but to be able to take advantage of it. You must be a member of Nike, the Nike loyalty program. Otherwise, you have to wait for the official black Friday discounts: on the Nike website, there is already a page dedicated to the event. Shoes, clothing for men and women: everything is ready for the November 25th discounts: but be careful, the pieces are limited, so you’ll have to be very quick to buy!
Ikea
Ikea cannot miss among the major brands that give discounts for Black Friday. The countdown started on November 14th: from this date, Ikea gives the opportunity to vote for their favorite furniture, simply accessing the online site.
At the end of the vote, the furniture that will have received more votes will be those that will enjoy a greater discount than the others: in all, they will be discounted more than 100 products! To allow everyone to buy their favorite furniture at a heavy discount, Ikea decided to lock the price for three days: from November 25th to the end of November 27th.
eBay
On eBay, the race for crazy purchases on Black Friday has already begun: this year, there is the possibility of doing great business a few days in advance. Of course, even if you can already find the latest model of Playstation discounted, as well as the iPhone 8 or Michael Kors, the best purchases will be those made on the day of Black Friday: only then prices will fall!
