It may not be an official national holiday, but most Americans have Black Friday marked in bold on their calendars. There are many explanations of just how the day after Thanksgiving got its nickname, but no one really seems to agree. Still, whether it was named that way because retailers finally stopped operating a loss and moved ?into the black? or by police referring to the chaos that ensued on the biggest shopping day of the year, it?s come to mean one thing for millions of savvy shoppers: big-ticket items at rock-bottom prices.
Of course, it seems like whenever you actually head out to battle your way through the crowds on Black Friday, the luxury items are already gone before you even make it through the front doors. By the time you actually have a chance to look around, it seems like the only items left are cheap knick-knacks that aren?t even worth their discounted prices. However, there are a few steps you can follow to take full advantage of the sales. So get ready to search, remember your negotiations training, and follow these suggestions, and you may just end up netting yourself a prize without finding yourself deep in the red. Start your shopping before Friday
While Friday is most notorious for its sales, and most of the best deals happen that day, a lot of luxury brands start discounting merchandise as much as a week in advance. Keep your eye on your favorite brands to make sure you don?t miss the deal you?re looking for.
Even if you only plan to do your shop...