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How To Make The Most Of The Black Friday Sales

Black Friday sales have the potential to save you large amounts of money and stock up on all the products you've been waiting to get your hands on. This post provides some tips on making sure that all of your holiday aspirations are met.

Oli Kashti - Writer and Fact-Checker for Fast Simon
By Oli Kashti

Published October 29, 2025

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Black Friday is fast approaching, and we all want to make sure that we make the most of the sales. When such good offers are available, the last thing we want to do is miss out on the best deals. That’s why we’ve created this post to make sure that you’re ready to get everything you can out of the biggest eCommerce event of the calendar.

Here are our tips on making the most of the sales.

Plan Ahead

Starting early is a great plan for ensuring you get the most out of the Black Friday sales. Many businesses will already advertise their Black Friday deals, or even begin their sales earlier in November. Keeping an eye out for early-bird specials is key. 

Other forward planning can include setting up accounts with your favorite brands before the sales begin, so you can quickly make purchases when the time comes. 

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Research

It’s also a good idea to do your research before the time comes. Decide what it is that you want to get in the sales, and where the best places are for buying these items. You can check the current prices, and the product's price history to make sure you are actually getting a good deal. 

Comparing retailers is also clever, some may be offering better deals than others. You want to find the lowest price, of course.

Shop Early

When the sales go live, make sure you get in there as early as you can and make the most of the sales. Setting alarms to start your day early is a great way to beat the rush. Popular items might also sell out, and you don’t want this to happen to you.

If you see a good deal, and you’ve done your planning ahead, go for it. Don’t wait around, as it might be time sensitive and you may lose your chance at getting the item at all. Bundles and limited time offers can arise around this holiday, make the most of these while they last!

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Price Matching

A great way of ensuring that you are getting the best deal on the day is through price matching. If a business is deliberately showing their competitors prices, it means that they are confident that they are offering the best deal. 

Last Year’s Models

When it comes to Black Friday, many people are interested in buying the latest model, newest product and freshest technology. If this is your goal, then by all means go ahead. But if you are not set on having the most up-to-date version of your tech, a great idea is to check last year’s models.

When it comes to products such as TVs, smart phones or other electronic devices, the older model might have slightly less features, but the price might be significantly lower. This can be a great way of maxing out on the Black Friday deals and still being relatively up to date with the latest technology.

Conclusion

Making sure you make the most of the Black Friday sales this year will be straightforward if you follow the tips we’ve demonstrated in this post. Ensuring that you plan ahead, compare deals and get in there early will make sure you get everything out of the eCommerce big event possible.

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