Friday, November 29, 2013

Black Friday: Do it Arguably Better

When the doors to many retail stores open on Black Friday, it is not unlike the powerful imagery of legions of orcs flooding out of Mordor.
The realm of men ended over a washer/dryer combo dispute.


You run the risk of broken bones and getting into fights over blenders this day. Why do it? As of this time (2:45PM EST), many of the "incredible" deals are no more, so save your war boots for another day.

The following is an example of a superior way to shop online and be privy to sales at a moment's notice.

EXAMPLE: 16 GB Nexus 7 (2013) by ASUS ($230)

This tablet is a hot item this year, and for good reason. Using this tablet as an example, here's something you can do to save yourself stress and get ahead of the competition.

Amazon.com: Put the tablet in your wish list. Save it and leave it there. Checking periodically, I've found the device change in price many times. Right now it is $199, which is a great saving for an already-budget tablet.

Newegg.com: Newegg is a behemoth among computer hardware enthusiasts. In addition to having repeatedly better deals on electronics over several other retailers, you many also customize your shopping experience with alerts: type in the item you want, set a price alert to be sent to your email, and save and wait.

dealnews.com: Make an account with this website and use it year-round. Like with Newegg, you may also utilize an alert system that will send you emails whenever a saved keyword comes up. No more than three hours ago I received this great advertisement for the Nexus 7. If you have Masterpass, you should take advantage of this offer.

reddit.com: Redditors are, for the most part--like the rest of society--kind and helpful people. After doing a quick search of the Nexus 7 and sorting posts by time, I discovered a thread made up of users posting new deals as they find them. This dedicated group of heroes wants everyone to get a Nexus 7 for a great price, and I thank them for their efforts.

All these websites may be linked to your smartphone's email. Imagine, you can go outside and rake the leaves, visit a darling relative, or just sit around and relax, rather than braving the crowds at retail stores or eying online deals all day. Be a savvy shopper.