Last year, Black Friday was bigger than ever with a record 1,184 transactions per second between 1 – 2pm. However, the hype around Black Friday can send many consumers into a buying frenzy, so how can you tell if you’re getting a good deal?

Experts at online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, have revealed their top tips to spot great deals and prepare for the big day, to ensure you’re getting the best value.

1.     Research products  

 

As the sale season begins, it can be all too easy to spot a great deal on a product you may not be familiar with, then fail to read the reviews in a bid to check out before it sells out. Instead, look online a few days in advance and scope out the products you think you’ll want to grab a bargain on and do your homework. Andrew Cartledge, mobile expert at Mobiles.co.uk says: “Comparing brands and looking over customer reviews can ensure you will not be disappointed when the sales arrive.”  

2.     Lookout for Price Guarantees 

 

Some brands will post a ‘Price Lock’ or ‘Price Guarantee’ ahead of Black Friday. This lets you know that the price you see now is the best deal, so you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to place your order. With a Price Guarantee, you can spread out your shopping ahead of the big day, and still be sure you’re getting the best price a retailer will have to offer.

3.     Lookout for Price Matching 

“Some retailers will match prices on Black Friday deals so it is always worth reading their policies as this may only cover specific retailers.” says Andrew. 

 

4.     Online accounts 

 

Last year, many popular deals sold out quickly. Andrew says, “To prevent you from missing out it is worth setting up online accounts with your favourite retailers, securely saving your shipping and payment details to your account so you can complete purchases quickly once deals are live.”

He adds: “It’s also worth signing up to retailers’ newsletters as they tend to send their deals out ahead of time to people on their mailing list. Ensuring you know what deals will be available will make shopping even easier on the day.”

 

5.     Create a wish list 

 

Some websites let you create a wish list of all the things you want to buy. Andrew suggests:“Having a wish list prepared for Black Friday of the products you want to buy will make it easier when the prices drop, to ensure you’re not wasting time trawling through the other deals.”

6.     Set your morning alarm 

 

Start your Black Friday shopping earlier than ever. Some retailers start launching their deals days, even weeks before the actual day, so you might be in with the chance of grabbing an early deal. Keep an eye on your favourite retailers to ensure you know when their deals start.

7.     Don’t forget Cyber Monday 

 

Don’t worry if you didn’t get the products you wanted during Black Friday because there is always Cyber Monday to look forward to. Keep checking over the weekend and on the Monday for even more deals on the things you love.

 

Andrew comments: “Black Friday deals are everywhere in the lead up to the big day, and it can be hard to know if you’re really getting the best deal. We hope these tips help you to make your purchase decisions easier and make shopping for good deals more efficient than ever. 

 

“Keep in mind, if you don’t get the deals you want in the Black Friday sales, there is always Cyber Monday, and a lot of retailers will continue with great discounts in the lead up to Christmas.” 

 

 

Mobiles.co.uk is all set to bring customers a whole week of amazing deals in the run-up to Black Friday, the big day itself and all weekend into Cyber Monday. As well as the top mobile offers arriving at the end of November, there’s also currently a ‘Price Guarantee’ range, letting you know that the great price you see now on a range of handsets won’t change.

To keep up to date with Black Friday deals, and to view the Price Guarantee range, please visit: www.mobiles.co.uk/black-friday.