The ultimate guide to getting the best deals this Black Friday
You’ve been watching. You’ve been waiting. And it is finally here – November 2023.
Black Friday is around the corner, meaning you can finally buy that dream bed you’ve been saving up for.
But what is the best way to find the perfect deal during Black Friday?
Read on, as The Mattress Warehouse is here to answer that question – and to let you know that its Blackvember promotion offers the best deals on beds this Black Friday month.
Not only does the Blackvember promotion offer up to 50% off The Mattress Warehouse’s most popular beds and mattresses; but the leading bed retailer is also giving away a luxury queen bed daily throughout November.
Enter our Black Friday Bed Sale competition
The Mattress Warehouse has made it easy for customers to enter the lucky draw and stand a chance to win a luxury queen bed.
Every time you purchase an item from Blackvember – either in-store or online – you will automatically be entered into the lucky draw competition for that particular day.
Winners will be announced the following day on The Mattress Warehouse’s website and social media channels.
Get ready for Black Friday
It is clear that if you want to buy a new bed, the best choice is shopping at The Mattress Warehouse.
For your other Black Friday shopping, however, we have come up with several top tips for getting the most out of the deals on offer.
With massive year-on-year growth in the South African eCommerce sphere, the first thing to remember is that most of your shopping can be done from the comfort of your home.
However, it is not as simple as logging into the first retailer you think of and blindly buying the product you want.
Instead, sale hunting should start before the day of the sale – ensuring you get the best possible prices.
Here are our tips to ensure your planning process gets you the best deals.
Be prepared
1) Create a shopping list
Write down a list of things you want to buy beforehand and prioritise these items on your list.
This way, you know what you want most and are less likely to be distracted by all the shiny ads and temptations.
2) Do product research
Seeing an irresistible deal can make you completely forget your motive for wanting a different brand or model.
You should therefore make a list of the reasons you want a specific product over the others, and keep the list with you as a reminder when you shop.
For example, if you’re looking for a new bed, research bed brands and bed types that suit your sleeping style.
This ensures that you don’t end up getting a deal that looks great on paper, but doesn’t give you the best night’s sleep.
Fortunately, our Black Friday bed sale offers shoppers a wide variety of beds to choose from.
3) Sign up for mailing lists
Most stores offer a promotional email mailing list that provides information about each store’s sales before they go live.
You can use this list to identify whether each store offers deals that suit your Black Friday shopping intentions, and if so, you can add these products to your wishlist.
4) Take those early-bird deals
Black Friday has become such a popular shopping event that some stores pre-release their deals (such as The Mattress Warehouse’s Blackvember).
Therefore, if you are set on making your purchase in-store, visit the chosen store earlier in the week to see if you can score early.
5) Stick to your budget
Keeping to your budget is crucial to ensure a satisfying shopping experience.
If your spending gets out of hand, you may struggle with limited cash flow throughout December.
Here are some tips for beating temptation and sticking to your budget.
- Create a budget
You can’t stick to a budget if you haven’t got one.
Identify what you want and what you are willing to spend.
Mailing lists are useful when designing this budget, too.
- Identify ‘fake’ deals
Even though Black Friday is known for amazing specials, beware of sneaky “deals” don’t actually provide savings at all.
The best way to do this is to check the prices of the products you want to buy weeks before Black Friday sales go live, and compare these prices to those offered during Black Friday.
This way, you will be acquainted with pre-sale prices (through your mailing list) and quickly know the difference between a good deal and an artificial markdown.
What to do on the big day
Fast forward to Friday, 24 November 2023 – Black Friday.
Websites are slow. Networks are flooded. Shopping malls are overflowing, people are queuing in the parking lot and it feels like a stampede is about to occur.
How do you navigate the chaos?
1) Shop at the right time (or from home)
On Black Friday, malls are busiest between 2-4 pm. So try to get there early in the morning.
But if you can buy that coveted item online, why go to the store at all?
Save yourself the trouble and have those desirables delivered to your doorstep.
Just make sure you have a stable internet connection to avoid disappointment.
2) Cross-reference Black Friday prices in-store
If you decide to go to the physical store, keep those email lists handy so that you can show sales representatives the advertised prizes to ensure that you get what you came for (at the right price).
3) Stick to your list (sometimes)
Don’t fall into temptation.
If the product was not on your list, ignore it.
- Shopping for days
Many stores offer their deals throughout November – so make use of this and take your time to find the best deals possible.
Certain retailers change their deals every week throughout November – so just because a product isn’t on sale now, doesn’t mean it won’t be in the coming weeks.
- Keep your receipt
You might be allowed to return your goods if you are unsatisfied with your purchase – but double-check with the sales consultants before making your purchase.
At The Mattress Warehouse, we have a 100-day comfort trial on all our beds and mattresses.
So, if you’re buying a bed during our Black Friday bed sale month, rest assured that you have 100 days to return your bed – as long as you’ve kept the pristine mattress covered with a waterproof mattress protector.
Shop online
Black Friday has existed since the 1960s – and it traditionally existed as a shopping mall frenzy day.
In the 21st century, however, shopping in-store is steadily becoming a less popular option – with online shopping being the preferred way to grab the best deals.
Keep in mind that increased site traffic comes with its own challenges that can result in websites going down for extended periods, as well as malicious actors who scour the Internet for scam victims.
If you’re opting to stay at home and shop from the comfort there, follow these tips on how to get the best user experience out there.
- Beware of dodgy websites
Scammers and other cybercriminals are out to steal your money and info.
Therefore, if you’re shopping for Blackvember deals online, shop with trusted, well-known names in the industry.
- Compare prices
The great thing about online shopping is that you can shop from the ease and comfort of your own home.
This makes it easy to compare prices between stores in seconds – simply open up a few tabs of your favourite stores and compare product listings.
Shop Black Friday deals with The Mattress Warehouse
The Mattress Warehouse is so excited about offering awesome deals that its sale is available throughout November.
With up to 50% off on selected beds, you can get the lowest bed prices of 2023 – and you would be unwise not to make use of this incredible opportunity.
Visit our Black Friday page to take part in our Blackvember promotion!
Be sure to come back every day to check out our daily promotions, and remember: With each item you buy from us this month, you stand the chance of winning a luxury bed!
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