| Everything You Need for Black Friday 2019 |
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Happy Black Friday!
I’ve been getting ready for the shopping season by writing retail and savings pieces on Clark.com. Before that, I spent a year hunting for the best bargains online with Clark Deals. Basically, I’ve been professionally shopping for a while now, and I wanted to share a few tips with you to make this Black Friday as stress-free as possible!
If you're like 60% of our bargain hunters, you're probably hoping to score some great deals today. We wanted to make it easy for you to find those deals and confidently save the most with this quick-reference shopping guide.
How to Get the Best Deals This Weekend
The Black Friday shopping season is both exciting and hectic. If you're trying to get the best deals either in-store or online today, be sure to skim through these 23 secret Black Friday shopping tips. You’ll find great advice on how to prioritize your shopping list, check prices and set a budget.
My Top 5 Favorite Tips: Plan your shopping trip. Know when and where you're going to take advantage of doorbusters and avoid traffic. Shop online. You’ll find a lot of the same great deals and avoid the crowd altogether. Follow your budget. Once you know what you can spend, stick to it and use cash when possible. Comparison shop. Don’t overpay out of convenience -- take the time to check prices at other stores. Have a backup plan. If your target purchase is sold out, be sure to have a plan B. If you do end up missing the sale you were hoping to get today, there's no reason to worry. You'll likely still find great deals going on all weekend long through Cyber Monday.
Black Friday Ads
ClarkDeals.com will be working around the clock all weekend to continue posting the latest and greatest deals. At Clark Deals, you can find the best deals in each Black Friday preview ad, including the best bargains at Walmart, Best Buy, Macy's, Lowe's, JCPenney and more!
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You can also find Black Friday 2019 shopping guides for Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart and Target on Clark.com for more in-depth information about each store. This is a great way to quickly reference a store’s hours, preview the best deals and find additional ways to save.
The Only Two Tools You'll Need
Whether you're shopping online or in-store, there are two tools that I highly recommend bookmarking for instant price comparisons.
Google Shopping is a great tool to quickly check the prices of a product from different retailers across the web. If you aren't sure how to price compare online, check out our easy guide on how to use Google Shopping or watch this video: |
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| Camelcamelcamel compares prices over time at Amazon. Whether you're shopping at Amazon or not, it's a great way to find out if you may be able to get a better price on a product earlier or later in the year. Learn how to use Camelcamelcamel here. |
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The Bottom Line
It’s easy to get caught up in the seasonal mentality of shopping, which can lead to overspending. That’s why it’s important to take the time to price compare and do your research before making any major purchases.
If you're not sure how much you should be spending this holiday season, use our free budget worksheet to organize your finances before you start shopping.
Never risk your safety for a deal -- if you miss it today, you’ll still most likely find a great price available later this weekend. If you are joining the crowds today, be careful!
Let us know what amazing deals you see today by tagging us on Facebook (@clarkhoward), Instagram (@clarkyourlife) and Twitter (@ClarkHoward). We love to see you save!
Good luck!
Dallas Cox, Team Clark Deals Expert |
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| Not shopping on Black Friday? You can still find great deals! |
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| Black Friday Store Ads & Savings Tips |
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