Black Friday Kenya

Looking forward to some holiday shopping? Then this 2018 Black Friday shopping guide is what you need to get the best deals during this shopping season.

Black Friday is literally the most exciting time for shoppers because shopping with a budget becomes really easy and you get your desired products for affordable prices.

It is more exciting for online shoppers because there is a feeling of satisfaction that comes with getting on your device and ordering to your heart content without leaving the comfort of your home.

When is Black Friday 2018

Black Friday is a day usually celebrated after Thanksgiving Day in the USA. This year’s black Friday fall on 23rd November 2018. On Jumia, this year’s Black Friday will be celebrated all Friday in the month of November. Check out this page to learn more about the Black Friday

Luckily, Black Friday usually happens around the festivities; you get a chance to shop for gifts for your loved ones for Christmas, end of the year parties, birthdays and even yourself.

A Brief Look at the history and some facts about Black Friday:

Black Friday: History and Highlights

There are certain tips you would need to know in order to enjoy Black Friday. Like everything else, if not done right, it would not give the satisfactory result. If you want to take advantage of the Black Friday, here are a few things you must know:

#1: Make a list:

This is extremely important because the last thing you would want to do is shop during Black Friday without a list. In fact, you need a list for any form of shopping. If not, you are likely to overshoot your budget or you might end up buying what you don’t need instead of buying what you need. As a matter of fact, it is very wise to start making a list before Black Friday so you can add to it whatever you forgot on the first day and make sure you get on the list everything you need. Executing a plan without an action would make it haphazard and that is what the list will serve as.

#2: Follow The Different Retail Shops:

The reason for this is very evident. Although most retail stores start their Black Friday at the same time it might not necessarily be the same day. If you would like to be in the loop about everything that has to do with Black Friday, you would have to follow them on all social media platforms, constantly check their websites and social media pages. You can even go as far as subscribing to their newsletters, so they can contact you on any news or updated information. The aim of Black Friday is to get the best deal, so it is expedient to follow more than one store, so you can make the best choice, having weighed your options.

#3: Do A Price Analysis:

While most retail stores have similar discount prices for Black Friday, sometimes, some retail stores have better deals than others. In order to be sure to get the best out of the different deals, you can do a proper price check to be sure you are getting the best. This can either be done by checking their website to compare prices or take advantage of websites that do price match and let you know the prices of the products as sold by different retails stores.

#4: Start Shopping Early:

Yes, make hay while the sun shines. You don’t have to wait till products are out of stock before you start shopping. The best deals are usually gotten early and the scraps are left for late shoppers. If you can get prepared and shop on the first day of Black Friday, then you should do it. Whatever the case, try not to delay your shopping till the last few days. A large number of people have issues with procrastination but if you want to get deals during Black Friday, shop early.

#5: Know Where And When To Shop:

Based on the fact that there are different retail stores, you should take advantage of the different deals that these stores provide. A certain store might give their best electronic deals on the third day, another might have the best deals with clothing, yet another gadget. The point is you should get acquainted with different retail stores, their best deals and when, so you can shop for those items at that particular time from that particular retail store.

#6: Make a Plan/Budget and Stick To It:

It is true that most people get carried away during shopping. As humans, we have a lot of things we want but do not need. This is why it is best it is best to make a list of all the things you need as mentioned above and stick to the budget. It is easy to get carried away when you see products sold at really low prices but it is best not to exceed your budget. It is very important to have a plan on how to go about your shopping and stick to it.

#7: Acquaint Yourself With The Return Policy:

It is important to save your receipts, they might come in handy. Then you need to reread the return policy of the retail store. Due to the discounts and price slash, most retail stores edit their return policy due to Black Friday. It might depend on the product or differ from store to store. Some stores might restrict it completely, extend or reduce it. Whatever the decision you end up making, read the return the policy so you can make an informed decision on the products you purchase.

#8: Stay Safe:

Breaches usually increase during the festive period because of the quantity of shopping going on at the same time. It is probably the busiest time for retail stores. So you need to be safety conscious as regards to your card information. Minimize risk by using one card and not the one with the largest amount of money. You can always transfer money into a particular amount for the purpose of shopping. Using multiple cards might not be safe could put you at a risk sometimes.

#9: Get Reviews On Social Media:

There is no better way to know what is going on than by asking for reviews on social media. People are willing to tell you their experiences free of charge. So there is no better way to know what you are getting into than asking followers and friends of their experiences.

#10: Have Fun:

Through it, all, don’t forget to have fun. Shopping is fun when it is done right. If you have done all the proper checks, then have fun shopping.

Here is an educative infographic that explains more about the history of Black Friday and what you need to know about it.

 

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