The largest shopping days of the year are Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when thousands of people shop online and find deals on high-street merchandise.
However, exercise caution as not all offers are as good as they seem. Here, we outline the things to watch out for and how to recognise a scam so that you can be sure you’re getting a good deal.
What do Cyber Monday and Black Friday mean?
The US was the birthplace of the massive shopping event known as Black Friday in the 1950s. In the UK, Black Friday shopping has become a yearly tradition since 2013.
Its name, according to one interpretation, stems from the notion that it was frequently the day that many stores “went into the black,” or when they began producing more money than they spent.
Regarding the origin of the phenomenon in the United States, an alternative theory posits that the term originated from police officers who used it to characterise their excruciatingly long shifts managing throngs of shoppers who barged into stores in search of the huge discounts on offer.
Before opening their stores at six in the morning, some high street retailers offer price reductions starting at midnight on their websites. However, a lot of them begin their sales in the days before Black Friday.
As surprising as it may seem today, Cyber Monday was established in 2005 to promote online shopping among consumers. It comes right after Black Friday.
When are Cyber Monday and Black Friday in 2023?
The Friday following Thanksgiving Day, which is observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the US, is known as Black Friday.
This year, Cyber Monday is on November 27 and Black Friday is on November 24. However, in actuality, the sales take place over several big days, beginning at least a week prior to Black Friday.
Shops will be holding what they are calling “Countdown to Black Friday” sales, which are identical to Black Friday sales except for the name.
Which is better, Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales?
Depending on what you want to buy, it can be hard to determine which day is best for saving money.
The best deals on technology, small appliances, cutlery, kitchenware and Apple products are probably to be found on Black Friday.
Consider shopping on Cyber Monday if you’re looking for toys, apparel, shoes, or cosmetics as there have historically been better deals to be found on the day.
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