Do you already know when Black Friday 2019 is? This consumer "holy holiday" can be an exceptional opportunity to buy something you want, much cheaper! Do you know when Black Friday 2019 is?
You must be wondering when it is black friday 2019! On that day, merchants make promises lowest prices tech gadgets and other holiday gifts, and they also take advantage of the holiday's popularity online sellers, who usually announce discounts much earlier and so on almost all of November they offer products at discounted prices that continue into December.
According to the report of the American National Retail Federations it's just last year 164 million consumers planned a five-day shopping spree (from Thursday, which is Thanksgiving Day, to Monday, when cyber monday). Most of them planned their shopping trip to black friday (approximately 115 million customers), the increase in consumers was also predicted at cyber monday (about 76 million customers). And in Slovenia? Even Slovenians are not immune to shopping mania during Black Friday and holidays. Slovenian retailers usually offer discounts from 30 to 40 percent, and some opt for different offers, such as, for example 1+1 free, night shopping …
While we think some of the Black Friday deals are really good deals, it's important to remember that not all that glitters is gold. British consumer agency Which namely, she found that as much as 87 percent of Black Friday prices are not even the lowest of the year! According to the agency's findings, prices should be lower in the next six months.
When is Black Friday 2019?
This year, the official shopping spree will take place in Friday 29 November. You can expect discounts in stores and websites much earlier, but, as is the practice, you can maybe get the most out of Black Friday (for some products). If you happen to not find the things you want on this day, you can try your luck on Monday, December 2, at cyber monday.
What to buy and what not to buy on Black Friday?
Although some people think Black Friday is the perfect day to buy everything in sight, it's better to nwhich products you buy another time, as prices may be higher than usual due to the shopping frenzy.
What to buy on Black Friday?
VIDEO GAMES: It's no secret that most retailers discount the prices of all video games, even if they're only a few days or months old. You'll also get good deals if you subscribe to the Xbox Live or Playstation online service. You will also find reasonable discounts on Nintendo's official site.
TOYS: Retailers know that toys sell the most during the holiday season, so Black Friday is the best time to buy the hottest toys of the year.
SMART DEVICES: Apple, Google and Amazon seem to be making a big deal out of their control of the smart market - the prices of their newer generations are anything but low, but what older models of smart devices you can get for significantly less.
FOOTWEAR: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are said to be the best days for shopping for sports shoes, and in some cases also sports equipment.
What not to buy on Black Friday?
ELECTRONICS: It often happens that consumers think that Black Friday is the best day to buy expensive electronics - it's true that such products are on sale, but you'll save a lot more if you buy them at the beginning of the new year, when the new generations arrive and lowers the price of old ones.
CLOTHES: You'll get the best clothing deals at the end of the shopping season, i.e. after holidays and during sales.
JEWELRY: Since jewelry is an exceptional gift, the holiday season is not the best time to shop for the latter. Wait for seasonal discounts.
TRAVELS: If you see an interesting travel deal on Black Friday, maybe wait anyway. It all depends on the travel time and the location - if these two match, you can save a lot.
Why Black Friday?
The true story of Black Friday is not as romantic as we might think. In the 1950s, the Philadelphia police allegedly used the term Black Friday to describing the traffic chaos that ensued after Thanksgiving because of the Army-Navy football game that took place every year on Saturday. The Philadelphia cops thus had to work double shifts, and the dealers, of course, took advantage of the rush of people after the holiday and prepared offers that would encourage their sales.
Interestingly, since 1961, Black Friday has been like this strongly asserted, that city merchants tried to change the name Black Friday to big friday (Good Friday), but the term did not become popular among the people. It was only towards the end of the old era that merchants around the world managed to turn Black Friday into something positive (for merchants and consumers).
Will you be celebrating the consumer "holy holiday" this year as well? black friday 2019 (black friday)? What is your view on this day? Write in a comment!
