“Whether you're worried about items selling out or discounts not being what you need, it's good to have a backup plan in place,” says Ramhold. Warnings in 2021 of mass shortages due to supply chain disruptions (remember those?) didn’t quite pan out, but it’s still a good idea to carry with you a backup plan for your holiday shopping. While overstock has been an issue for retailers this year, out-of-stocks could still be an issue for shoppers, especially on popular items (gaming devices on Cyber Monday, for example). For instance, many may be offering a product at the same price, but you may be able to save more with coupons, rebates, or store credit, which would push one retailer out in front of the others and ensure you'll save even more.” Smart Shoppers Have a Backup Plan “First, to make sure you're getting the best price, obviously, but also to see if other retailers are offering extra perks with their deals. “You'll want to shop around for a couple of reasons,” says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews. It’s a given to know your prices going into your bargain hunt, but in the thrill of the chase, sometimes people forget. “You may even find doorbusters on select apparel like a PJ set, sweater or slippers.” You’d Better Shop Around “You can also find deeper discounts on gift cards from restaurants and retailers like Amazon, offering money off or an additional bonus card with purchase that ends up being like two gifts in one,” says Woroch.īeyond that, “look out for deals on personal gadgets, video game consoles, smart home devices, big screen TVs and small kitchen gadgets,” says Woroch. Target, for example, is offering a free $10 gift card for every $50 spent on Legos. Deals expert Andrea Woroch drills down even deeper on Black Friday deals, advising shoppers to be on the lookout for free gift cards and extra rewards on Black Friday.
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