Black Friday 2022: How To Grab Deals From India
Black Friday 2022 is only a few days away, but US stores have already started listing products on sale. The annual event marks the start of the holiday shopping season, offering steep discounts on everything from electronics, home goods, clothing, and more. While Black Friday sales have generally been rare in India, several e-commerce sites have tried to cash in on their bids over the past few years. That said, if you want to look for the best deals in the US market, now would be the best time to get ready. Below, we have prepared a simple guide on how to make the most of this online sales from India.
Everything You Need To Know About Black Friday Sales 2022
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday sales in the US take place just after Thanksgiving, paving the way for the holiday season, where people can save money on Christmas gifts. While the tradition initially involved customers staying outside brick-and-mortar stores to rush out and find the best deals on products, the Internet has made it much easier to shop at your own pace.
While many deals end quickly, some of them – especially, electronics – will be available at discounts the next working day. Called “Cyber Monday,” the promotion is limited to e-commerce websites only, with sales figures peaking amid the COVID-19 pandemic – $10.8 billion (about Rs. 88,400 crore) spent by consumers.
When is Black Friday 2022?
This year’s Black Friday will be on November 25.
How to grab Black Friday 2022 deals from India?
Big retailers like Amazon ship products worldwide through their service, which although very convenient, limits the innovation available. Another option is to get your products hand delivered by a relative or use a third party shipping service to deliver your package to India.
An important recommendation would be Buy & Send, which we even offer to calculate shipping fees on the home page. Once you have selected the countries of origin and destination, followed by the weight of the product, the portal will automatically calculate the prices for you.
How to get the best Black Friday deals?
Preparation is important here as discounted products may run out of stock instantly. A wishlist or bookmarking items before they go on sale is a good way to get a head start, although you may need to refresh a few times, as servers tend to crash. Following media personalities and sellers on social media ensures you stay up to date as soon as products go on sale. This is similar to how the PS5 sale works in India, where it works in a flash sale-like format.
Comparing base prices and shipping costs with other retailers and last year’s sales is a great way to make sure you’re getting the best deal. On Amazon US, you can use historical price trackers such as a camel’s camel to find out if the product has been sold before, and by what limit.
Setting a strict budget should help you overcome the temptation to overspend as you need to consider shipping costs. Compare US products with local prices, and if the total comes out too low, just go for it. No need to try to save Rs. 500 on a non-recallable phone in India.
When it comes to the topic of internet security, make sure you visit only legitimate websites, by checking the URL multiple times and looking for the HTTPS lock symbol. Try not to search for products using the Google search bar, as it may lead you to malicious links that mimic real e-commerce sites. Type all your questions directly into the store’s search bar.
What can I get from Black Friday sales in India?
PlayStation Black Friday sales are here live now in their online store as well dealers nationwide, offers discounts of up to 70 percent on major releases. Understandably, digital copies will cost more than physical copies, though not by a large margin. Similar discounts can be found on the PC side as well, with the Steam Autumn Sale running until November 30.
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Amazon India and Chrome And be online for great discounts, and pre-listings on a variety of audio devices. The practice extends to The sound, which adds smartwatches to the mix, with a useful banner of devices under Rs. 2,000. As of November 25, Tata Cliq is hosting its version of a Black Friday sale, with price drops on furniture, wardrobe, beauty products, and gadgets – all with free shipping.
Sales are also good if you are looking for web domains or VPNs to browse privately. Surfshark, for example, offers an 84 percent discount on a 26-month plan, which costs Rs. 4,349. vpn it is more expensive, costing $80.73 (approx. Rs. 6,610) for 27 months.
