Here are some quick tips to help you get ready for online shopping for Black Friday sales going on now.
1. Make sure you already have an account set up with your billing information and card information included. You do not want to be creating an account while snagging a deal.
2. Register with their email real quick to see if you get a promo code. If not, no biggie.
3. Check www.retailmenot.com and www.couponcabin.com and www.freeshipping.org for codes way before the sale starts -- just in case. (You may not find very many)
4. Don't hesitate on the purchase because your item will not wait for you to make a decision. (Know for sure if you want it)
5. Read their return policy before the sale starts too.
6. Shopping online can actually pay you back. As you hit the net this holiday season and ad things to your cart make sure you shopping through cash back sites like the following:
(my favorite)
All three are offering cash back when you use select online retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target and more. They do not store your bank or credit card info. They send you a check at the end of each quarter. Details and rules will vary by site but it's worth checking into.
7. Free shipping trial offers -- If you register with ShopRunner or Ship Your Way trial free shipping programs, make sure you make a note to unsubscribe or cancel 21 days from the start of the trial. Once your 30 day trial is up they will charge you $79. The 21 day time frame allows you enough time to intercept their pending charge.
8. Check the retailer's Facebook and Twitter pages for deal tips, interaction with customer service reps or coupons.
9. Compare the online retailer's price to Amazon. Amazon is very competitive this year and you might find more options and a lower price for the same item.
10. Working with a wireless keyboard and or mouse? Then make sure it has fresh batteries. You don't want to loose connection at a critical moment.
Thanksgiving online sales to check out: