Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza, is renowned for its incredible deals, though equally notorious for its long in-store queues. Fortunately, nowadays you can beat the Black Friday queues and elevate your shopping experience by filling your basket online instead of instore. In this blog post, we'll some share savvy shopping strategies to help you navigate the digital crowd and make the most of Black Friday deals from the comfort of your home.

 

Embrace Online Shopping!

 

The easiest way to avoid Black Friday queues is to shop online. Most retailers now offer their Black Friday deals via their websites, making it easy to sideline the gruelling lines and enjoy the convenience of shopping from home.

 

Prepare your Online Shopping List

 

Before Black Friday arrives, we recommend having a good think about what it is you want to get out of the sales and create a well-organized digital shopping list. Perhaps you’re buying in anticipation for Christmas, or you’ve had your eye on something in particular, just waiting for that price drop. Either way, knowing exactly what you want to buy beforehand will help you stay focused and avoid endless scrolling. Utilise your time well and get the most of delightful discounts.

 

Set Alarms for Launches

 

Online retailers will often release their deals for different products at specific times. To ensure you get the best discounts ahead of the masses, it is a good idea to plan ahead and set a reminder for when your most anticipated launches drop.  This way, you will be among the first to snatch up desirable bargains.

 

Sign Up for Retailer Newsletters and Emails

 

Many online retailers offer exclusive Black Friday discounts to subscribers of their newsletters and promotional emails. These communications will often feature their best selling products, newest products, and the best discounts, great for elevating your haul. Be sure to sign up in advance to gain the earliest access possible to deals, new products, and the best price drops!

 

You can sign up for the OHS mailing list here.

 

Prioritise Secure Online Shopping

Make sure that you're shopping from secure websites with HTTPS in the URL and a padlock symbol in your address bar. It’s important to avoid suspicious websites to protect your personal and financial information.

 

Have multiple Devices Ready

 

If you're dedicated to securing the best deals for highly anticipated products, it can be really helpful to have multiple devices on hand. You can utilise your smartphone, computer, and tablet simultaneously to give yourself the best change of snagging your most desired products before they’re snatched up.

 

Create your Online Store Accounts in Advance

 

If you know what specific online stores you want to buy from, creating a customer account in advance is great way to save time and streamline the checkout process. This negates the need to enter your shipping information and payment details when deals that you’ve had your eyes on have dropped. Save some time to spend securing more bargains!

 

You can create a customer account with OHS here.

 

Black Friday queues may be a thing of the past, but the rush very much still exists online. With some brief planning and these easy steps, you can make the most of Black Friday deals with minimal disruption, all while wrapped up and cosy in your home. From creating a digital shopping list to setting reminders for launches, these tips will help you stay one step ahead of the online rush. Get ready to grab those discounts and enjoy a stress-free online shopping experience!