Welcome Back to Black Friday!
A lot can change in a year, and a few notable underperformers from 2014's list are now back in Black Friday's good graces. Here are a few things we advised against buying last Black Friday that we're now giving the green light.
Designer Clothes: Luxury brands used to abstain from Black Friday sales, but the shopping holiday has become more democratic of late, especially since many such brands now have outlet stores. A few outlets you can expect to participate in Black Friday sales are Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Barneys Warehouse, and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH.
Brand Name Smart TVs: HDTV deals are the meat-and-potatoes of Black Friday sales, but we had previously advised against buying brand name smart TVs, from manufacturers like Samsung and LG. Baked-in Internet capabilities were still a relatively new technology, so big brands didn't need to discount these pricey Smart sets. But now, a large portion of Black Friday TV deals will be "smart" or have a 4K resolution.
Latest Fire Tablets: Last year, we said Amazon never discounts (or barely discounts) its latest Fire tablet. And we were right; but, Amazon resellers stepped up their game. Best Buy knocked $20 off the then-new HD 6 for a price of $80. This year, Amazon has a new $50 Fire tablet, so be on the lookout for good deals — just not from Amazon necessarily.
Readers, have we dashed your Black Friday dreams? Or are you still determined to find an amazing airfare deal on Thanksgiving and grab a fistful of gift cards from Cyber Monday deals? Share your shopping strategies in the comments below!
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