We look forward to November for many different reasons – turkey, family time, football. But let’s face it, Black Friday is the cream of the crop. It’s the biggest shopping holiday in the calendar year. And it’s the day everyone can make a dent in their Christmas wish lists without hurting for money.
From big-ticket items like TVs and phones to smaller sought-after gifts like KitchenAid mixers, you can snag the best at low prices right inside your cozy home. Not only will you avoid frustrating traffic and exhausting store lines, but you can make cash back on your purchases.
To save you even more time, we’ve put together a handy guide to give you a glimpse of what you can expect come November 29th. Read on for popular gift ideas and helpful sales predictions.
Buzzworthy Electronics
Echo Show 5
Who can blame people for wanting the coolest, most advanced gadgets that are designed to make our lives more efficient? Technology easily dominate best seller lists year after year, which is why retailers are quick to promote major Black Friday sales on electronics.
Smartphones and TVs fly off the shelves without hesitation. While The Apple Store traditionally doesn’t offer doorbuster deals for its items, you can count on other stores to issue some huge discounts online. Verizon Wireless customers who shopped the iPhone X, for example, were able to save $400 last year. And those who were in the market for a new TV could snatch up the LG 55” 4K UHD HDR Smart LED for just $379.99 at BJ's Wholesale Club.
Looking for something a bit more unique? You’ll want to check out Amazon's Echo Show 5, a compact smart display built with Alexa. It’s designed to let you watch videos, access weather and traffic updates, call loved ones, snap pictures, and so much more. Expect this device, which is currently “Amazon’s Choice,” to see a big price drop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, you can score 10% cash back on top of those savings.
Toys for Tykes
Wildluvs' Juno My Baby Elephant electronic pet
One of the best parts about opening presents on Christmas Day is seeing the pure joy and innocent smiles that brighten children’s faces. Assuming they like their gifts that is. Honestly, clothes don’t usually do it. Toys do. That’s why Black Friday is the right time to nab those long-desired toys and games at affordable prices.
In late August, Walmart released its 2019 Top Rated by Kids toy list. The retail giant also announced it would generate 25% more toy exclusives. So, we predict some spectacular price cuts to launch during Thanksgiving. And you’ll earn extra cash back when you shop through us.
Several toys featured on that coveted list include the ever-popular Kindi Kids doll, L.O.L. Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper, Barbie Dreamplane, and Juno My Baby Elephant. Walmart exclusives like Realtree 24V UTV and Hover-1 Transport Scooter are great for outdoor play.
Video Games Galore
Nintendo Switch Lite in turquoise
When you marry toys and electronics, you get video games. And it’s no surprise that they continue to be favorites among kids and adults. Every year the games just get better looking and become more exciting, while the consoles improve with every new version.
Maybe a Nintendo Switch Lite is on your radar, or “Zelda: Link’s Awakening” is the game your child’s been begging you to buy every single day for the past few weeks. If you can hold out a bit longer, you can anticipate markdowns on these items and others from a number of retailers like GameStop on Black Friday. The merchant offered up to 63% off select Switch games last November, and shoppers who set out to buy Xbox One X and Xbox One S systems saved a whopping $70 each.
And of course, you can stack your savings with our unbeatable GameStop cash back, which is now up to 6%!
Must-Have Appliances
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 programmable pressure cooker
The holidays are a great time to swap out your old Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, or oven for a newer model, thanks to the expected big savings during this time of year. Sure they might seem like small changes, but you’ll feel like you’ve completely renovated your kitchen by the time you’re done. The Home Depot, for example, is always reliable when shopping for large appliances on a discount.
As for gifts, countertop appliances like blenders, slow cookers, and waffle makers (Mmmm… waffles) are always welcomed. But one item that remains a crowd-pleaser is the multi-cooking Instant Pot. It was a rapid success last Black Friday and saw its Duo60 version on sale for $69.99 (originally $139.99) at Kohl's. Look for a similar deal this year. And stock up on Ninja or NuWave appliances, which sold for $99.99 or less during Kohl’s Cyber Sunday event back in 2018. Be sure to utilize our 3% cash back for an additional bonus.
By following this guide, you’re well on your way to a triumphant Black Friday. Be sure to check back regularly for more holiday blog editions to help you save big this Black Friday season and beyond!
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Editor's Note: Promos were correct at time of publication.
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by Diana Oliveira
Diana Oliveira is the senior copywriter at TopCashback.com. After beginning her copywriting career at a paper company, where she harnessed her creative chops writing about…paper, this self-described “bargain shopper” has felt at home talking about our many stores, deals and money-saving tips the last few years.