Black Friday

What is worth buying and what is hype.

12 articles

How to protect yourself when a sale price drops after you buy: what to check in return and price-adjustment policies, and what to keep.

Mathieu RouxNov 8, 20264 min read

Black Friday vs January sales: which time is better for TVs, coats, fitness gear and gifts, and how to choose by category instead of by hype.

Rania KhelifiNov 7, 20264 min read

How to stack coupons, cashback and sale prices in a safe order, and which discounts usually cannot be combined. A plain guide to saving more.

Rania KhelifiNov 5, 20264 min read

Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a laptop? Usually yes if you can wait, unless a new model is close or yours has failed. Here is the rule.

Rania KhelifiNov 3, 20262 min read

A short opinion on countdown timers in sales: why they feel urgent, why most reset, and how a calm shopper can use the pressure to their favor.

Rania KhelifiNov 1, 20264 min read

Black Friday TV deals can be real or can be a cheaper model made for the sale. Here is how to check the model number before you buy a TV.

Rania KhelifiOct 29, 20262 min read

How to spot a fake sale in minutes: check the "was" price, the price history and the model, and learn the signs of fake Black Friday deals.

Rania KhelifiOct 28, 20265 min read

Is Cyber Monday different from Black Friday? A short answer on how the two compare, when Monday is worth waiting for and when to buy on Friday.

Rania KhelifiOct 27, 20262 min read

Which Black Friday categories usually deliver real savings, which are mostly noise, and a simple routine for telling a sale from a fake sale.

Rania KhelifiOct 22, 20264 min read