Mentally gearing up for Black Friday? Stocking up on 5-hour energy bottles to make sure you make it through one of the most crowded shopping days of the year? Wondering how in the world you’ll be able to digest the loads of stuffing and turkey you’re planning to ingest on Thanksgiving in time to hit the stores at the crack of dawn?
As busy corporate sisters, and as busy people in general, we know time is of the essence. We also know that, just like with anything else, shopping smart and efficiently beats running after impossible deals in the wee hours of the morning…
So, could it be that we actually can strategize this whole holiday shopping business, and actually beat the Black Friday myth at its own game?
According to an article on MSN Living, and as a result of research conducted by Erica Bell and Katie Finnegan, co-founders of a shopping site tracking your favorite pieces and alerting you to upcoming sales:
- Track discounts as early as the week before Thanksgiving: Yes, for many of us, there is no need to wait for Black Friday to take advantage of the discounts. Although these may not be the deepest discounts, you may still be able to snatch some pretty good deals, on average 35 to 37% off women’s and men’s apparel. Besides, keep in mind that the most common and average sizes are the first ones to fly off the shelf, and that some items may not even go on sale on Black Friday, it may just be better to pick and choose, and not let some of these early discounts pass you by….
- If you want the largest discounts, shop after Black Friday and Cyber-Monday, especially the week following Cyber Monday, where you can snatch 40 to 60% off on home goods, electronics, accessories and shoes, to cite just a few…
- Last but not least, for last-minute smart shopping, and if you don’t mind getting your gift(s) a bit late, wait until after Christmas Day to get your shopping on…December 26 seems to be the best day to treat yourself to the deepest discounts of the season, so mark you calendars…
What is your strategy for smart shopping this holiday season?
The Corporate Sister.
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