Author: Kelechi Edeh
It’s that time of year when discounts begin to fly left, right, and center. Absolutely, no one can blame anyone for thinking that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are celebrated every day in November.
Even though the official date for this year’s Cyber Monday is November 28, you can still take advantage of discounts on a wide range of items.
If you’re looking for the best deals, you’ve come to the right place. Also, in this article, we’ll review some of the shopping trends we’ve seen from previous Cyber Mondays to help you narrow down your options and make the best decisions.
Let’s jump right in!
Big Retailers Start Cyber Monday Early
A significant trend we’ve noticed recently is that major players tend to offer discounts before the main Cyber Monday event. For example, Walmart’s Deals For Days began on November 7 and will continue every week until November 28, which is Cyber Monday. Walmart is well-known for providing the best, most enticing discounts on electronics, particularly laptops and televisions.
Best Buy is another retailer that is following suit. On past Cyber Mondays, this retailer has offered massive discounts on various tech items, including video games, smartwatches, and accessories. As a result, up to 50% discounts are possible this year.
You Can’t Fail With Amazon
Amazon hopes to surpass its Cyber Monday revenue from 2021 this year. Last year, the retail powerhouse knocked the roof off Cyber Monday sales, increasing revenue by 10.68%.
Amazon will go to great lengths to ensure higher revenue this Cyber Monday, so expect deep discounts.Â
Among the best deals we discovered are:
- Alexa Echo Dot Smart Speaker + Philips hue white bulb for $24 ($41 off).
- SteelSeries Arctis wireless gaming headset for $119 (a savings of $81).
- Vitamix smart blender for $349 (a $200 savings).
- Apple MacBook Pro 512GB 2021Â for $1,600 ($400 off).
Other deals on cookware, electronics, home appliances, and even tech accessories are available at the Amazon Cyber Monday event.
Apple iPad at a Discount
Consumers never know what Apple products will be discounted on Cyber Monday, but it appears that the iPad will be the product this year. There are plenty of good iPads to choose from, so if you’ve wanted one, now is the time to buy.
You can look for iPad deals on Amazon, which has the best prices on all iPad models. Best Buy’s Cyber Monday event also offers discounted iPads; they have more iPads in stock than most retailers. You could also go to Walmart for the best iPad Air deal.
Some Apple products may include a gift card worth $50 to $100. You can check out these deals and begin shopping before the main Cyber Monday event to ensure that you don’t miss out on these great deals.
Check Out Physical Stores.
Because physical stores made a comeback this year, Cyber Monday will be even more immersive. After teaching customers to make purchases online, retailers noticed an increase in the cost of maintaining their online channels and a drop in customer loyalty.
As a result, physical stores are now considered an asset rather than a liability. Brands are developing physical spaces designed to upsell, educate, inspire, and cross-sell. Overall, retail stores are trying to assist customers in ways other than transactional.
Most brands are also bringing these Cyber Monday deals to their physical stores, so check for sales at your favorite retailer’s physical store for a more personalized shopping experience.
The Bottom Line
Holiday shopping, especially well-publicized occasions like Cyber Monday, happens quickly. As a result, you must be ready. Before making a purchase, ensure you’re comfortable by reading the item’s fine print and understanding the shipping schedules, return policies, and anything else.
