What to expect during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The best deals of the year are known to occur during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which in 2023 take place on Friday, Nov. 24, and Monday, Nov. 27, respectively. But this year, just like the last few years, waiting until then for great deals on the gifts that you’re looking for is simply not necessary. That’s because many retailers are giving early access to customers, maximizing the amount of time you have to shop for products before Black Friday.
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But in addition to just sharing deals with you, there are some bits of info and wisdom I’ve organized into sections below that, while not necessary to know, might help you feel more informed as you begin to shop for the holidays.
To get early access to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals — or to get access at all — some retailers offer memberships. Most are familiar with Amazon Prime, which offers a free 30-day trial and unlocks special prices on top of free shipping and other perks, but there are others. Costco is another popular example that’s been around for a while. Its $60 membership pays for itself quickly with holiday purchases, especially if you buy food products in bulk (this is outside of Polygon’s purview, but you cannot beat its deal on Kerrygold butter).
Walmart Plus costs $99 per year ($50 for a limited time), and serves as a ticket to get in on deals before other Walmart shoppers, plus other perks. Note: You won’t get early access to deals with its free 30-day trial; you must be a paid member to earn access, so hit “Skip trial for Early Access” when signing up.
Then you have Best Buy’s My Best Buy Plus and Total memberships, costing $49.99 and $179.99, respectively. As for what each offers, check out Best Buy’s page that spells it all out. This page
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