I tend to buy most things on Amazon, but I constantly see stores/brands I’ve never heard of in this sub. What are you watching/ordering from for Black Friday deals?

I moved about a month ago from a condo to a much larger home with a yard. Before the condo, I was living out of luggage while doing the “digital nomad” thing, so much of my home “stuff” is lower-quality basics I bought after college. I’m going through the process of getting rid of poor quality things (all kinds) to slowly build back up (but better). I haven’t had a Christmas tree up for years due to space, so I’m excited to decorate and would like to find some thoughtful, quality gifts for family.

I’m a female (for any clothing recs), and I have a yard/garage for the first time in my adult life. I like cooking. Truly, I’d love to hear a variety of ideas (I know this is a vague request, but hopefully others would also like to learn about non-Amazon Black Friday deals!)

Edit: I’m in Texas and wear Tevas 80% of the time - so I don’t need any BIFL wool socks :) I like boots, though!

I feel like this is the best time to get a good deal on a good high-quality item that will last a long time. What's on your radar for Black Friday deals?

For me I'll be "splurging" on a nice pair of running shoes, workout leggings, & bed sheets

Adding this for the presumptuous morally superior redditors:

I'm not saying im buying things JUST BECAUSE they're on sale. Im referring to things that I have been wanting for a while but the price of the product stays the same for most of the year so I'll be taking advantage of the Black Friday sales to finally be able to buy the item. I am fully aware of the shitty "false sales" tactics that Amazon & other big companies use. I think everyone is aware of that by now c'mon.

Any great deals this year?

Hi there, money savvy people. My husband, one-year-old daughter, and I are moving back to the States after living and working abroad for over a decade. We've shipped all our transit-worthy possesions (mostly board games and clothes) back but will need to buy many things. I plan on trolling the Fb marketplace for decent second-hand items such as bedframes, furniture, bicycles, kitchen gadgets, crib, etc. but will still need to purchase some other things. Since Black Friday is coming, I'm thinking that I can wait on some of the things in order to save money. What sort of things are you guys holding out for? Also, any tips, tricks, advice do you have for me?

On my list is running shoes, a new cell phone for my husband, king mattress, guestroom mattress, and baby mattress, and maybe a carseat for baby.

If it matters, we'll be living in Michigan with my mom until we can find a place of our own.

Thanks for reading and for any advice you have.

I feel like Black Friday is not what it used to be. I recall waiting in long lines to be the first customers in stores where they would have crazy deals/sales that were legit. Does any of these clothing stores still have this, and does anyone know where? Trying to get some great deals so I can avoid spending a lot on Christmas gifts. Mainly looking for clothes, electronics, and kitchen appliances. Thank you!

There are so many out there, what’s your recommendations?

For example: just saw The Times subscription for 4 months for £1.

I'm looking for actual good finds on Black Friday.

I know there's always chat about how BF deals are usually not deals. But I also know there are some websites that have pretty exclusive offers around that time. Any tips on brands that do a good sale every year? I'm thinking a sitewide offer, rather than a 'selected lines' situation.

So a lot is made of how many Black Friday offers are often basically fake, when considering price changes throughout the year.

Do you have any tips for brands/shops that run decent and genuine deals on Black Friday?

Context: I’m a photographer who shoots Canon. Right at midnight on Thanksgiving Eve they have the start of their true Black Friday deals. In about 3 minutes everything is sold out because it’s incredible deals. We’re talking $1,000+ off deals you will not get the rest of the year.

Question: Do tool companies / websites like Acme or HD have any specific EXTRA deals that happen ON Black Friday that are better than the current month-long Black Friday sales they have going?

Looking to pull the trigger on a good deal and been following this sub which led me to gaminglaptops.deals (amazing site Jarrod).

I'd prefer to buy closer to the 1k mark but if there's a lot more value with spending the extra $200ish, I'm game. Seems like there's a concensus with Lenovo in general but intrigued by jarrods recommendation of the Asus tuf f16 (though this one is it), and the rog with the display and 4060 is intriguing.

My priorities are long lasting build, playing games like expedition 33 and flight simulator, and for playing simulator golf with gspro.

Appreciate any advice!

I have already started browsing for early Black Friday deals, and I keep wondering what’s the best Black Friday deal this year? Every year there’s so much hype around sales, but half the time it feels like clever marketing instead of real savings. Still, I know there are always a few legit offers that actually drop to their lowest prices if you catch them at the right moment. I’m mostly looking for discounts that are truly worth grabbing, not random “up to 70% off” tags that barely change the price. I’d love to find real deals, like full-site discounts or clear markdowns on stuff that normally never goes on sale. If anyone remembers which stores or online brands usually deliver good value during Black Friday, please share. I just want to plan ahead this time instead of scrambling at the last minute and missing out again.

Looking to learn Spanish and was wondering if there are services that have deals today.

I just want to spend my money wisely and get the bang for the buck. I feel like always getting MacBook because I heard many good things about it especially the battery life and how so many students in college use it. Sometimes I feel like it's this comparison or status thing since everybody uses it so I should also get one too. But I just feel like there is lot of other things that are essential but good quality things to get especially during holidays as they have discounts.

So, I've been checking the prices on tech and home stuff since July for fun. Today, I looked at those prices next to the Black Friday deals on Amazon and Best Buy.

Honestly, it's pretty bad:

The Fake Discount Thing: A TV that's on sale today for $500 (they say was $800) was actually $450 back in August. They raised the price just to drop it again for this sale.

The Special Model Trick: The model numbers you see on Black Friday (like a Samsung TV with a B at the end) are often cheaper versions made just for the holiday. They cut corners with fewer ports and lower-quality screens.

The Loan Trap: What's really messed up is all the Buy Now, Pay Later options. I even saw them for groceries and gas, with crazy interest rates if you're late on payments.

We're not saving anything. They're tricking us into buying junk that'll end up in the trash in a couple of years. I made a video about how this all works and the Greedflation numbers if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZnO_gopwAI

The best thing you can do today? Don't buy anything.

Each year, I make the most of Black Friday by replenishing my go-to essentials — a year’s supply of cologne, face cream, and hair gel. Last year, the face cream and hair gel were 50% off (basically BOGO) for the brand I use. It’s my little tradition and a great way to save while staying stocked all year long.

What do you like to stock up on during Black Friday sales? I’m looking for new ideas as I plan my list for this year’s Black Friday deals at certain stores.