With expectations the sales will start a lot earlier than November 26, here’s what you need to know about shopping Black Friday 2021 sales in Australia.
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As the year draws to a close (hello Christmas), it’s time to welcome the sale madness with open arms.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day – this is the time of year where you can score some of the biggest savings at your favourite online brands and retailers.
As of Friday November 26, Black Friday has officially kicked off and if you’re looking for a comprehensive list of the best deals, you need to check out our round-up of the best Black Friday 2021 sales.
Here’s what you need to know about shopping the biggest online sales event of the year.
EARLY BLACK FRIDAY 2021 DEALS YOU NEED TO SEE
While you may think all the good Black Friday offers drop on the actual day, many online retailers have already kicked off with early deals and we’re not complaining.
You can start shopping the Black Friday sales right now, and there’s savings of up to 80 per cent off.
We’ve rounded up all the best Black Friday sales that have already started including discounts on the always popular Dyson vacuums, savings on new Apple AirPods Pro and 50 per cent off cookware and frypan sets at Myer.
Keep on scrolling to see our comprehensive list, or jump to the category you’re most excited to shop.
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The online marketplace giant announced its Black Friday sales will run from Monday November 22 until 11.59pm, Monday November 29. That is eight days to pick up a bargain and make a huge start on your Christmas shopping list.
Amazon promises new deals daily so keep checking back here. You can shop our selection of the best offers below, or check out our complete round-up of Amazon’s Black Friday sales.
The online fashion and lifestyle retailer is offering up to 30 per cent off during its Black Friday sale starting at 7am Monday November 22 and running until 11.59pm Monday, November 29.
The retailer is offering sneak peek Black Friday savings including:
BEST BLACK FRIDAY 2021 HOME DEALS
BEST BLACK FRIDAY 2021 TECH DEALS
There’s a number of early offers you can take advantage of.
BEST BLACK FRIDAY 2021 FASHION DEALS
BEST BLACK FRIDAY 2021 HEALTH AND BEAUTY DEALS
We also know retailers like ingestible beauty brand Dose & Co. are kicking off their savings soon, so it’s a good idea to start getting your wish-list sorted.
Keen to see more? We will be updating this list with more offers as they come to light. Bookmark this page to stay in-the-know of all the best Black Friday 2021 sales.
ALL OUR BLACK FRIDAY 2021 COVERAGE YOU NEED TO SEE
If you’re looking for a massive Black Friday saving on a specific retailer, product or brand, then we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up the best sales happening right now at places like Apple, Dyson, The Iconic and more. Happy shopping!
Mark your calendars – this year’s Black Friday will fall on Friday, 26 November.
Black Friday first began in the US on the Friday following thanksgiving, which is observed on the fourth Thursday of November.
Traditionally, this Friday marked the beginning of the holiday spending rush but in recent years it has snowballed into a global shopping phenomenon where retailers offer staggering discounts on a range of products across technology, beauty, fashion, homewares and more.
In Australia, Black Friday now competes with Boxing Day as our biggest shopping extravaganza.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE BLACK FRIDAY SALES
Whether you’re hankering for something specific or getting yourself ready to blitz through all your favourite sites, we reached out to Eliza Reid (@bargain_homewares), Dani Katralis (@LuxAndLemonade) and Jasmine Pisasale of (@bargainhunter_) for their pearls of wisdom. Here’s what they said.
“Go in prepared,” says Dani – a self-confessed wishlist fan. “This also doubles as your decision making guide. When you look back at your wishlist during sale time you can see if you really want it.”
Eliza adds that the Black Friday sales are also a great time to get your Christmas gift shopping organised, saving you time and money come December.
“Simply buy online, have the items delivered to your door and you won’t even need to step foot inside a shopping centre this year,” she says.
There can be a lot of benefit in following a site or brand’s social media account close to Black Friday. You’ll be notified as soon as the sale starts and you may even get early bird access. Signing up to a store’s newsletter is another good idea.
Whether it’s a TV, toaster or activewear don’t go straight to one retailer or the brand’s website as soon as the sales hit. Jasmine says you’ll be surprised at the price differences between sites.
“I want to get some PE Nation activewear so I’m keeping tabs on their various stockists like The Iconic and Stylerunner, and will compare notes once the sales hit.”
To breeze through the checkout process make sure you’re also logged in and have an account with the store. This is also a good time to double down on the retailer’s shipping costs and return policies too, says Eliza.
“You won’t have to bother with pesky details such as filling in your address and billing information on Black Friday – plus some stores may have a requirement that to get the discount you need to be a part of their membership or club,” she adds.
For the true sale savants, a categorised spreadsheet will help keep tabs on your online wishlist across a variety of stores and categories.
“Use it to list the item, link to the site and the full price,” says Dani. “When it comes to sale time use your spreadsheet to track how good the deal is against the full price of the item.”
She also advises researching your size as well, so you don’t waste time with checking sizing guides later.
ARE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS REAL?
We know what you’re thinking … these deals sound too good to be true. But yes, the Black Friday deals are real – and they don’t happen too often, so you’re going to want to shop them while you still can.
AM I PROTECTED WHEN SHOPPING BLACK FRIDAY SALES?
As with all online purchases where you’re handing over your credit card details, it pays to do your due diligence to make sure you are not buying from a scam website. In 2019, 8,000 Australians reported online shopping scams “and $4 million reported loss” to the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission so it’s worth being extremely suspicious of dubious links to deals posted on social media, or random, unsolicited emails containing deals that are far too good to be true.
It also pays to keep your computer updated with the latest security software.
Cyber Monday is Black Friday’s trusty counterpart. Held on the Monday following thanksgiving, Cyber Monday initially began in 2005 as the “online” version of Black Friday back when online shopping wasn’t quite as prolific as it is today.
Over the past few years, Cyber Monday has become the biggest event on the shopping calendar, raking in US $9.4 billion in 2019, according to Adobe Analytics.
Cyber Monday is the Monday straight after Black Friday. So, it will be held on Monday, 29 November.
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