TVs have long been a popular holiday gift. Today, they come in more sizes and styles than at any other time and history. As with most electronics, the best time to buy a TV is during the Black Friday sales which occur in November and include massive markdowns on electronics as part of their biggest benefit for shoppers.
Black Friday ads from retailers lke WalMart and Best Buy often use large, extremely inexpensive TVs as a major bonus for those willing to participate in early morning, post-Thanksgiving sales. TVs are one of the most common things that Black Friday 2011 shoppers go after. Its pretty common to get a television set on Black Friday for more than 60-80% off of retail.
It’s crucial that Black Friday TV shoppers remember that televisions are one of the biggest and fastest selling items related to the event, in order to get one you have to be prepared and on time. Something that many retailers have started to do to make this simpler for consumers is hand out slips for those planning to purchase these large items, though this reduces some of the rivalry it also has some downsides. Often shoppers have to wait in long lines for the vouchers and they are first come, first serve basis. Standing in line for a voucher can often result in missing out on obtaining some of the other deals that were on your list. The best way to do this is by bringing as many people as you can along for the trip and then having them each in charge of obtaining one specific Black Friday special. When possible, it’s also smart to bring a strong person along who can quickly lift large ticket items if necessary.
Another good way to prepare is by scouring 2011 Black Friday ads to determine what the top three best deals on TVs are so that you have a backup plan. You may have to go with the second best deal if you are running late or are unable to get in on the best option for some other reason. Some shoppers even set out to get the second best deal available as part of their shopping strategy.