Latest Deal Hunters Share Top Black Friday Tips & Tricks To Save Money

As Black Friday approaches, shoppers across the UK are gearing up to snag the best deals. A recent forum thread on LatestDeals.co.uk has highlighted savvy tips shared by users determined to maximise their savings. From secret tools to lesser-known apps, these are the top ways to save this Black Friday.

1) Prime Day vs. Black Friday: Know Your Deals

Forum member martinlufc5637 shared a key observation: "Over the years I have noticed Amazon deals are cheaper through the year than Black Friday, we always buy ours on Prime Day, it was excellent for us this year." He also recounted, “My son and daughter wanted Beats headphones this year for Christmas; on Prime Day, they were reduced to £139 from £349—the cheapest I've ever seen them.”

Tom Church commented, “Checking Amazon’s price history is crucial. Tools like CamelCamelCamel or Keepa help identify if Black Friday offers are truly the lowest. Smart shoppers also use the Amazon ‘Buy Again’ page to spot discounts on items they’ve previously purchased.”

2) Start Early or Miss Out

User BonzoBanana emphasised the importance of timing: “I guess the other thing to do on Black Friday is get up early. I’ve looked at Black Friday deals at 10am only to see an offer I would have really liked was listed at something like 9am and sold out at 9:15am.”

Tom’s Tip: “Black Friday isn’t just a day; many retailers drop surprise deals days before. Set up deal alerts on the Latest Deals app to ensure you never miss out on early bargains.”

3) Be Wary of 'Too Good to Be True' Tech Deals

BonzoBanana also issued a word of caution: “ A lot of tech on Amazon mainly sold by marketplace sellers has fake descriptions with misleading information to make you think the product is better than it is so be careful about the descriptions. A so-called 8GB tablet is only 2GB with 6GB of virtual memory. That is still a 2GB tablet, but Amazon sellers seem to think it is fair to sell it as 8GB.”

Tom’s Advice: “Counterfeit or mislabelled products can be rife on high-traffic days. Check reviews and use reliable tech sites for validation before hitting 'buy'.”

4) Comparison is Key

SebK84 and xKJG93 both highlighted the need to compare prices, even during enticing sales. xKJG93 shared, “Honestly though, if I see something, I will still always check other sites to make sure it’s not cheaper elsewhere.”

Tom Suggests: “Besides tools like PriceSpy and Idealo, don’t forget LatestDeals.co.uk’s price comparison feature. It consolidates prices from top UK retailers, making it easier to find the best value.”

5) The ‘Do I Really Need It?’ Test

Community member LL81 reflected, “I remember Martin Lewis saying it’s only a good deal if you need it.” This mindful approach saves many from unnecessary splurges.

Tom Adds: “Impulse buying during sales can derail budgets. If an item wasn’t on your list before the sale, think twice. Ask yourself: will this improve my life or just add clutter?”

6) Save Items for Later

SebK84 provided a practical tip: “Add products you are interested in to your basket and save them for later. This way, you will be notified when you open your basket next time when prices drop or increase.”

Tom’s Take: “This is a clever move. Many retailers apply basket discounts to entice purchases. Plus, it’s a good way to monitor price changes without actively searching.”

7) Try Black Friday Apps

"Get the free apps Black Friday and MyBlackFriday. Black Friday gathers all the best deals from every top UK retailer into one place which is handy. MyBlackFriday is just Amazon deals, and it uses AI to try and match to your interests. Quite nice for buying Christmas presents.

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