Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Tips

Nov 25, 2015

Looking to knockout some holiday shopping?

Whether you participate in Black Friday shopping or avoid it like the plague, we have some tips to help you ensure that it’s a success.

In addition, we’ll throw in some cyber Monday advice for those of you who prefer to do all of your holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch.

Sound good?

Plan ahead

Make a plan of the stores you want to hit and what you hope to get there. You wouldn’t want to make this day any longer by making unnecessary trips and battling big crowds for nothing. Your time is valuable.

Stay aware of hidden costs

Looking for a specific product? Research it beforehand to know what the typical cost is, so that you know you’re getting a deal when it goes on sale. Sometimes, retailers mark the original price above what it normally is, so it seems like you’re getting a good deal.

Check return and refund policies

If you are unsure about refund and return policies at a store, check beforehand. Some deals are non-refundable. You wouldn’t want to be stuck with what turned out to be a cheap or broken product that you woke up at the crack of dawn for.

Be careful of suspicious websites

Double check the domain name of any websites you visit to ensure it’s not a scam. These websites can pop up and appear as a popular shopping site with amazing deals. A fraudulent website will have a name that typically differs by a slight change of a number or letter.

Keep your eyes peeled.

Don’t be quick to give information

Spot a deal that seems way too good to be true? It probably is. Read the fine print before you give away personal information and keep an eye out for anything that seems suspicious. Scammers can easily steal your information and resell it.

And if you want to skip the chaos and rush of Black Friday altogether, feel free to stop by Continental Toyota for our Holiday Crush Sales Event. Enjoy a warm beverage while you search for the perfect Toyota and receive big savings.

But most importantly, please enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends. We are thankful for you, our customer, and want you to keep Thursday as a day of thanks spent with the ones you love.

Happy Holidays!