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.

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.

Black Friday is just around the corner, and my feed is already full of early deals and discounts. I catch myself wondering if the discounts are actually real and worth waiting for every year or are stores just rearranging prices to make everything look like a huge sale?

My toaster unfortunately broke this week, and for some reason I don’t feel the urge to rush out and replace it during this Black Friday chaos. I’m hoping to find a good deal though, but I also don’t want to get pulled into the hype for no reason.

So do y'all think Black Friday bargains still legit, or is it just clever advertising for shops ?

Why YSK: So a huge chunk of black friday discounts are either the exact same prices stores had during october sales or the same prices they’ll have again right before christmas. Retailers create a sense of urgency by slapping “LIMITED TIME” on tags but the actual discount is often recycled or artificially inflated. Before buying anything look up the price history. Sites and browser extensions make it easy and it stops you from falling for a deal that isn’t actually a deal. I was chilling on my balcony earlier playing jackpot city and decided to check a few things I thought I'd missed out on last week and almost every single one was already back to the black friday price.

YSK so you don’t get pressured into buying something just because the marketing says it’s urgent.

I went Black Friday shopping this year and something felt off. Everything still feels expensive even with the so called deals. I bought something that was "40% off" and later realized it had been marked up way higher than usual first. So the discount just brought it back to what it probably should have cost in the first place. It's like they inflated the prices beforehand just so the sale looks better on paper. You're not actually saving you're just paying closer to the real value and calling it a win. Maybe I'm just more aware of it now or maybe retailers are getting more obvious about it. Either way black friday doesn't feel like the deal event it used to be. I was outside this morning with a coffee playing a bit of grizzly's quest on my phone while looking over my receipt, doing the math and realizing I didn't save nearly as much as I thought I did.

Did anyone else feel this way? Or is it just me being cynical?

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?

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!

None of these loaded 15-20% sitewide/storewide deals that absolutely appear multiple times a year

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.

If stores are able to sell us stuff at 50% off on black friday, is there anything stopping them from doing it the rest of the year besides the fact that people are willing to pay for the higher price?

We do some similar holiday in my country like BF but it lasts a week. I remember Black Friday being HUUUUGE in the late 90s/early 2000s it was like people were anticipating it so much since it only lasted that actual Friday, now I see online websites doing Black Friday since November 1st… do you still get good deals and if so, what stores still do a proper Black Friday? Of course inflation is a huge factor.

Any great deals this year?

It is that time of the year again (Black Friday) when almost everything you use everyday is on Sale. This is when I typically buy a year's worth of shampoo, conditioner, face wash, etc.

Just make sure it's a good deal!

I've already made a list:

1. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024 edition)

2. A backpack

3. A 250ml water bottle

4. Maybe a powerbank

My budget is around $300

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.

Today used to be incredibly exciting because all the stores were going insane deals on products. Now they’re mostly just the same price they’ve always been with an inflated “market price” that’s been slashed to the same price the product has been for several months.

I thought maybe this was just online shopping so I went to a few big retailers in store and none of the “deals” seemed enticing at all. Some clothes maybe? Nothing else though.

Gone are the days where we set alarms for 3AM to camp outside of a Walmart, ready to cut a bitch at any given moment over a 40-70% off appliance, gadget, nicknack, or doodad . . .

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.