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Black Friday Shopping: Bargain Tips

Black Friday is a special day in USA that falls on the day after Thanksgiving. As Thanksgiving celebrations get over, people get all pumped up to start the Christmas shopping. From Black Friday, shopping for the Christmas season kicks off. This day is also known as the busiest shopping day of the year in the country.

Black Friday always falls of Friday and all the market sales and goals rise up. Individuals start preparing the list of both Thanksgiving and Christmas a month before. The name Black Friday was adopted from 'red ink' (an accounting term) which means a negative profit margin whereas 'in the black' signifies a positive margin line. Many markets in US have started Black Thursday (Thanksgiving evening) for shoppers. So, before you hit the market and empty your pockets, here are few smart bargain tips that can ease your Black Friday shopping.

Black Friday Shopping: Bargain Tips

Bargain tips for Black Friday shopping:

Keep a track of offers: This is one very important shopping tip that can add to the Black Friday savings. Many stores put up banners to inform about the offers of Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping. While returning from college or office, just turn your eyes and focus on the showrooms to check offer banners. If any particular store offers you reasonable offers, you can keep it in mind and start preparing the list. You can also check the newspaper advertisements, pamphlets and the Internet (to check online shopping offers).

Compare prices: Before Black Friday shopping starts, compare the prices of a particular object in two or more stores. You will not only come to know what the rates of the object but also find the best store to buy things at a cheaper rate. Moreover, when you know the prices that other shops are offering, you can easily bargain on Black Friday.

Discounts discounts: Check out the Internet and stores to find discounts. You will be amazed to know that many markets put up 50% discount for Black Friday shopping. The discounts generally start before Thanksgiving so it is great for the shoppers to invest money in shopping at this time.

Check online: Many online shopping sites offer coupons and special discounts that are only applicable for a few. If you are the lucky one to hit the site before others, you can surf the Net and shop. But, make sure you check the things twice before booking. For example, check the size and colour of the outfit before ordering. Also prefer free shipping; this is a smart bargain tip that can be helpful for Black Friday shopping.

These are few bargain things that can help you ease Black Friday shopping. Prepare the list beforehand to avoid panic and confusion.

Story first published: Friday, November 23, 2012, 11:05 [IST]
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