Amazon’s holiday deals event is in full swing right now, with fresh discounts dropping every day across home, electronics, beauty, apparel and more. It’s one of the biggest stretches of savings of the year, and the pace only picks up as we get closer to the holidays.
With so many deals hitting at once, you can use my CyberGuy tips below to stay ahead and save more.
How to work the deals – be fast!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals can expire in minutes, and some deals conclude when inventory is gone. Inside the Black Friday event are promotions called Spotlight Deals, Gold Box Deals of the Day, and Lightning Deals. I rank these in order of urgency.
The Lightning Deals almost always offer the best prices and last for a small window of time or when sold out – sometimes even just minutes. Even though it may look like a deal is gone, there’s a tip below that could provide an easy workaround to getting the deal anyway.
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Pro tip: Get organized with a list and use my Amazon Black Friday Battle Plan strategy.
CyberGuy Black Friday battle plan tips
- Create a Wishlist on Amazon. Put on it everything you buy on a recurring basis throughout the year, like dog food, light bulbs, and staple goods. Add upcoming birthdays and big-ticket items you have been holding off to buy, and get your holiday list done for Christmas gifts way ahead of time while saving huge.
- “Join Waitlist” on sold-out products you want and missed. Think it’s sold out? Maybe not. Items sitting in another shopper’s cart expire if not purchased within 15 minutes. If you are on a waitlist, you could get notified that the deal is yours.
- Download the Amazon smartphone or tablet app to see deals first. The app shows deals coming first and allows you to create a “Watch this deal” list to get notified when a deal is going live.
- Say, “Alexa, what are your deals?” for exclusive offers. You can power through this audio form of deals by saying “Alexa, next” as they are being described to advance to the next deal. Voice shopping is a complete hassle, and Amazon knows it. That’s why they are tempting us to try it with even better deals than what you can find on the site.
- Compare prices at other retailers like BestBuy, Walmart, Kohls, and Target since so many other sources are taking advantage of the Black Friday excitement.
Watch out for these losing Black Friday mishaps
- Avoid Unknown Brands that can often disappoint
- Avoid overpaying by checking the lowest price history at camelcamelcamel site. A price history of almost every Amazon item is recorded here to show if you are really getting the lowest price.
- Avoid the Amazon Assistant browser plug-in for privacy concerns. While Amazon’s browser plug-in can make comparing items and tracking deals convenient, it also comes at a cost to your personal privacy in the way it can track your web browser activity.
Kurt’s Holiday Gift Guides
Get ready to tackle your holiday shopping with ease! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect present, upgrading your gadgets, or scoring the best Black Friday deals, we’ve got you covered. From unique gift ideas for every personality to must-have devices and unbeatable savings, your ultimate holiday guide starts here.
Kurt’s key takeaways
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Week moves fast, so plan ahead to save stress and money. Watch Lightning Deals, track prices before you buy, and follow your list to stay focused. Use these tips to grab strong deals, avoid fake reviews, and keep more cash in your pocket. Enjoy the hunt and score real savings without surprises.
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