It’s set to be a big week of deals, leading into a big month with Black Friday waiting for us at the end of November. There are going to be a ton of savings and the last thing we want is for you to pick the wrong deal and regret it. That’s why I’m going to give you some insider knowledge. From this writer with a love for good deals, here’s what I use to find the cream of the crop worth buying.
Go in with a shopping list
Based on what we’re hearing, I’m 99% confident that what you’ve written down will be discounted. But in the absolute worst case scenario that it’s not, there’s always Black Friday!
Check out our deals hubs
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There are a ton more, but I wouldn’t want this to turn into a giant bullet-pointed list!
Embrace The Camelizer
That deal may look like a steep saving in the here and now, but how does it compare historically? Sometimes, retailers are guilty of being pretty sneaky with their sales, giving you what seems to be a good deal, but is actually a fraction of the huge discount offered a few months ago. What’s the fix? Allow me to introduce you to The Camelizer. Simply open up the respective product page and click on the Chrome extension’s icon, to open up a graph that shows you exactly how much it cost over the past few months. This is super helpful in giving you better insight into pricing history. In turn, you’ll make some educated guesses about when it will return to its lowest price.
Check the specs
I found a good example of this last year, which formed part of a handy guide to spot fake Black Friday deals. Sometimes, brands use “cover all” terminology in its product name and bullet points (e.g. you may be looking at a non-OLED version of a laptop, but the name is copied over from an OLED configuration of the same system). But as someone who has been burned before, it’s always good to do your homework and be 100% sure that you’re not being deceived.
Check the competition
Plus, our secret Dell discount code is in effect until the end of October, so who knows! You may be able to knock an extra 5% off the price. So, whenever you find a good deal, make sure you check around other retailers and the brand’s own online store before clicking ‘buy.’
