Make a list before you look at deals. Seriously, grab a pen. You’ll see a “£50 off!” sign and suddenly want a bread maker you’ll never use. Avoid the FOMO trap.
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Use a price tracker like CamelCamelCamel. It shows you the historical price of any item on Amazon, so you know if that “deal” is actually a rip-off. Retailers love to inflate prices before a sale—it’s an old trick.
The Real Reason It’s Fun
Even if you don’t buy anything, Black Friday is a great spectacle. It’s a weird collective moment where the whole country pretends Friday is a national shopping holiday. It’s like a sporting event, but your sport is bargain hunting.
Plus, it’s a perfect excuse to grab Christmas gifts for family without leaving your sofa. You can wrap a new tablet while still in your pyjamas—that’s efficiency at its finest.
