How to Score A Deal on Black Friday, HP coupon or not

Black Friday is right around the corner, so now’s the time to be on the lookout for all those tech gadgets you’ve been waiting to buy. It might seem like the big day is completely chaotic, but if you go in with a good plan, you won’t have to worry about missing out on any deals.

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If you’re looking for a laptop, you could use an HP coupon, but there are all kinds of other sales available if you’re willing to look.

Scope Out The Deals

The most important step of scoring a Black Friday deal is to find the stuff you want for the cheapest price possible. Everything from microwaves to console game systems are on sale for one day, so you’re going to need a plan, if you want to maximize your savings.

The easiest way to accomplish this is to use a Black Friday database to find out which store is selling the stuff you want. You can search by item or by store, whichever you prefer. Once you get a list of sales that you definitely want to take advantage of you, can start planning your day.

Camp Out For Success

Getting the best deals takes dedication. You can’t just show up and expect to be one of the lucky few that get the limited stock available on Black Friday. The people who get the best deals are always willing to go the extra mile, and that often means camping out. We’re not talking about the kind where you cook marshmallows over an open fire. We mean going to the store earlier than everyone else and waiting so you can be the first in line when they start the sale and open the doors.

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This type of dedication should be used on the best deals that save you the most money, so pick out your favorite option from your list and make it the first priority. You should also bring water, snacks and some entertainment for the wait to make it more bearable. Remember, it might not be the most comfortable situation for a while, but it’s worth it to save all that money.

Don’t Forget About Cyber Monday

With all the hype about Black Friday, it’s easy to forget about Cyber Monday. It’s the Monday after Black Friday when you can find great online sales and specials. You don’t need to camp out in line for this one, but it still pays to plan out your purchases beforehand.

Check out the deals and find the ones you want, so all you have to do is go online and place your order. Some of the discounts aren’t as deep, but many times you can find electronics and gadgets that don’t go on sale in the stores on Black Friday. Just make sure the websites you are going to purchase from are legitimate as there are many scammers trying to take advantage of you on Cyber Monday.

If you take time to plan for the two biggest sale days of the year, you’ll have all the gadgets you want without going broke.

[Read also: 5 Electronics to Streamline Your Geek’s Life]

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