Black Friday Shopping Etiquette and Deals

The turkey has been consumed and the guests have returned to their homes elated with the memories that have been created over another successful Thanksgiving Day feast. Now it is go-time for you. Every year you make it your personal challenge to find the best deals in the most strategically planned out way on Black Friday.

Black Friday shopping is not for the weak and disorganized. For weeks you will hear about each store’s marketing campaigns to help you decide what purchases you will be making. Some stores have doorbuster deals that are only available during certain time frames and other stores will give away bonus spending cash to be used on later purchases. This bonus cash is typically based on how much you spend during your shopping excursion at that store.

Arm yourself with bed dimensions, room dimensions, and even measurements of furniture before you go out to make any larger purchases. This will help you with accommodating for placement of larger pieces as well as the appropriate sizing for any textiles you may be purchasing. You will need to be equally prepared for typical and smaller purchases.

How exactly can you decide what to purchase on Black Friday? If you are new to the holiday shopping game, then the basics will be essential to get you through this remarkable deal-finding adventure.

• Make a holiday shopping list for each person you plan to purchase for and take it with you
• Take inventory around your house for things you would like to replace
• Create a giving/charity list of items that would benefit your favorite charitable cause

‘Tis the season for giving and you will need to know exactly who you are giving to and what they desire. Creating a well-planned list in each category that you gift in will keep you organized during your holiday shopping. Consider each family member, friend, or person that you will be giving a gift to. Write down a few options for each person. This will give you many ideas while you are out shopping. If you plan on only one specific gift per person and you discover that gift to be sold out at nearly every store you visit, then you will become discouraged quickly. Because the point of the holiday season is to celebrate and give make sure you think of a charity or organization that could use gifts as well. Make a list of items that this organization would be thankful to receive. It is also a great time to take advantage of holiday sales and refresh some items in your home.

What types of items will you want to replace in your home? Well the sky is the limit where this is concerned. All of the stores feature stellar Black Friday deals. This is the day that you can save the most on larger appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ovens. You can also find deep discounts on coveted exercise equipment and furniture. If you want to cap your spending and only splurge a little bit around your home then you absolutely cannot beat the deals on bedding, towels and smaller appliances. These items are always great to refresh but also great to double down on and gift to loved ones as well.

One more key thing to remember when you are out Black Friday shopping is there will be crowds and there will be coveted items. You may get lucky and find a hot toy for a child or a popular electronic. If you do not get fortunate enough to acquire one of these hot items, don’t get discouraged. Make sure you are courteous to all of the employees that gave up a portion of their holiday time with family to accommodate you and all of the other Black Friday shoppers that are out just trying to have fun and deal hunt. Black Friday is a wonderful time to find amazing deals and spend time with family and friends while shopping for special gifts to give over the holidays. Create some lasting memories and enjoy the experience.