If you want to skip the crowds Cyber Monday is a good time to get some of your Christmas shopping done. Here’s how to find the best deals.
Sign Up for Email Alerts
Many Cyber Monday deals are unannounced. The best way to get the good deals? Sign up for email alerts.
Start with your favorite stores and join their email lists. Sign up for email alerts from any other store who may carry the items that you’re looking for.
Tip: If you don’t want to be bombarded by sales emails all the time consider creating a free email account through Yahoo or Gmail just for receiving notifications from retailers.
Follow Stores on Social Media
Aside from signing up for email alerts from your favorite retailers another strategy to be the first to know about sales is social media.
Follow your favorite retailers on social media or, at the very least, check their Facebook pages from time to time.
Price Compare!
If you find a good deal on one site chances are that same item is one sale somewhere else. Before you pull the trigger be sure to price compare.
Don’t automatically assume that you’re getting a good deal because a store tells you that you are. Do your homework.
Check Deal Blog Frequently
You better believe that coupon and deal bloggers will be keeping up with all the good bargains on Cyber Monday. If you don’t like the idea of signing up for multiple store email lists then check deal blogs.
I highly recommend Hip2Save.com and MoneySavingMom.com
Shop Through a Cashback Site & Check for Coupon Codes
To sweeten up your savings a little further shop through a cashback site like TopCashBack.com or Ebates. Also be sure to look for a coupon code before making your final purchases.
Only Buy What’s On Your List
Wanna know the quickest way to lose money Christmas shopping? Buying things you don’t need.
While it might be tempting to scoop up the good deals, well because they’re good deals, it’s not a smart move to make. Make a list of potential items for each person you have to buy for and only buy the things that match up to your list.
Do you have any tips for finding the best Cyber Monday Deals?