You may be exhausted from Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday bargain hunting, and Small Business Saturday shopping. So, it seems easy to sit in your armchair today or on Cyber Monday and order lots of stuff online.
However, you could get trapped in some of the pitfalls that are common on Black Friday.
Probably the biggest problem is buying things that really aren’t on sale. A recent study found 36 percent of items offered for sale on Black Friday had no savings compared with their pre-Black Friday prices. The same is true for Cyber Monday.
Get out your holiday shopping list and look for those items and in addition to things you’ve been planning to buy. I got a great bargain on sandals, an item I’d been looking for a long time.
Look for bargains on Cyber Monday for laptops, headphones, small tech, clothing, beauty, and digital services, advises Consumer Affairs, a consumer information website.
DealNews.com, a website that offers information on bargains, offers this information:
| Retailer | Best For | Cyber Monday Angle |
| Walmart | Electronics, toys, kitchen appliances | Multiple online events with early access for Walmart Plus members. |
| Lowe’s | Tools, major appliances, home improvement | Holiday sales events with discounts on outdoor equipment and tools. |
| Kohl’s | Apparel, home goods, kitchen electronics | Stacking coupons with Kohl’s Cash rewards, creating deep discounts. |
| Target | Stylish exclusives, designer collaborations | Target Circle deals and a 5 percent discount with the Circle Card. |
| Home Depot | Pro-grade tools, building materials | “Special Buy of the Day” and Pro Xtra member offers. |
| Old Navy | Family apparel, outerwear, holiday pajamas | Storewide percentage-off sales, often 50 percent off almost everything. |
Here are more tips for Cyber Monday shopping:
Do’s
- Pick your favorite retailers. Look over the ads to see what the best prices are for the items on your list.
- Use coupons. Check online for Cyber Monday and other coupons.
- Check the warranty. For larger purchases, see what the warranty covers.
- Keep receipts. You’ll likely need them for returns.
- Ask about the return policy. The product may be the wrong size or faulty.
Don’ts
- Don’t buy toys. It’s likely you’ll see better deals as the holidays approach. However, for popular toys or new toys that are trending, you may want to buy them as soon as you see them as supplies may run out.
- Don’t count on finishing your holiday shopping list. Popular items go fast, so have backup plans in place.
I hope you find some great bargains. I found a great bargain on Small Business Saturday, which was terrific.
