Shop Like A Pro This Black Friday
Black Friday. Those two words make some people jump
up and down in giddy excitement of finding some great deals, while other cringe
at the thought of thousands of chaotic shoppers. Shopping on Black Friday can
be a crazy and overwhelming experience, however having a game plan can often
eliminate some of the craziness and can even help control your spending. In
honor of Black Friday 2012, the Tiger Leasing team has put together this list
of ways you can shop like a pro!
Do Your
Homework
What are you shopping for? A television? A tablet?
A new vacuum? Now is as good of time as any to start looking through ads from
the Sunday paper or even ads on retailers’ Websites. As you’re doing research
to find out what stores have what you’re looking for, keep track of how much
the item at each store and put a star next to the store with the best deal. This
makes it easy so when Black Friday arrives, you know what store you have to go
to and how much you can plan on spending there.
Research
Products You Want
One mistake many shoppers make is relying on
in-store product information, product information on a store’s Website, or
information from a store’s sales person. This is a mistake because information
you get from the sources listed above has a risk of being biased. Of course a
sales person is going to say their product is better than a different store’s!
Check out this list
of 14 Websites that feature product reviews from experts and consumers. Reviews
can be helpful when deciding what product to buy, so check and see if what
you’re looking for is on one of these lists before you buy it!
Take a
Friend
Friends can be a helpful asset to Black Friday
shoppers for a variety of reasons. First, it’s always more fun to shop with a
friend, right? Depending on if you’re standing in a line for a long period of
time, it is also beneficial to have a friend with you for restroom breaks or
food breaks. In addition, having a friend or two with you is helpful so that
once the doors open, you can split up to find the items you’re looking for more
quickly. Splitting up and using cell phones to keep in touch is a quick and
effective way to get your Black Friday shopping done.
Plan your
Purchases
Shopping carts might not be the best choice for
hauling your Black Friday purchases. If you’re looking to get your hands on an
item with a limited quantity, shopping carts can decrease your speed and
flexibility. Replace a cart with a basket or your own reusable shopping bags so
you can easily maneuver around the crowd and get what you’re looking for.
Dress for
Success
It may sound silly, but think about what you are
going to wear on Black Friday, mainly your shoes. Comfortable shoes are a must
since you’re going to be on your feet all day. In addition, wear layers since
you will be in and out of stores. A comfortable shopper is a happy shopper!
Don’t
Forget the Snacks!
It’s important to keep your body going strong, but
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year so you probably don’t want
to stop to eat at the food court. Pack nutritious snacks that will keep you fueled and full so you can shop all day long!
Black Friday can be chaos, but if you do your
homework, make a list and have a game plan you can make your shopping a
success. Do you have plans for Black Friday? Share with a comment below or on
our Facebook
page.
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