Seven facts to know about Black Friday

Samsung 50-inch 4K TV is 9.99 (35% off) TV manufacturers always try to outdo one another with deals over the holiday shopping season, but this screen from Samsung is already an eye-catching bargain as it’s 35% off its regular retail price. Keep in mind to bring ads with you on Black Friday just in case the price is not what you expected or is as advertised. Black Friday-which started as an American event tied in to the U.S. Thanksgiving celebration, but which has spread to Canada and other parts of the world-falls on November 24 this year, and is followed quickly by Cyber Monday on November 27.

The topic of stores opening on Thanksgiving Day remains a controversial one, and more retailers may be added to the list in 2017.

John Lewis will be joining the Black Friday discounts bonanza this year by offering cheap deals across their range. “Just because Black Friday is here doesn’t mean you’ll get the best deals”.

The chain-based electronics company Richfield launched Wednesday’s announcement of its black Friday and made many deals right down to Saturday.

Although many Americans believe Thanksgiving is a day to spend at home, many look forward to getting a head start on holiday shopping.

So retailers are likely to continue tweaking the Black Friday paradigm in an effort to boost foot traffic, while keeping web traffic strong. Blurring occurs when traders have attracted the attention of consumers earlier, hoping to earn more sales during the key season of the year.

Early birds who decide to make their way to the sales aisles on Thanksgiving night will get the best shot at catching the largest deals in-store. That can mean the only way to benefit from the discount is if you are at the front of the lineup outside the store.

Search for these codes on deal sharing communities and forums to see if you can use them in conjunction with the original Black Friday discount to save even more money. Some even admit to shopping on their mobile phones during Thanksgiving dinner (11 percent). It is a day when online retailers offer special discounts on merchandise.

Protect yourself online – A credit card provides the highest level of protection against fraud. Before you pick your favorite site, the BBB recommends that consumers find a reputable site and check them out at BBB.org. Check forums where people discuss retailers and customer experiences to ensure you don’t get caught out. The same goes for Cyber Monday, which now stretches into a week of online specials. Similarly, helpful advice can be found by looking around online for directions to the better online deals, which often come within a respectable distance of the actual deals offered in brick-and-mortar storefronts. To avoid disappointment, call ahead to make sure the store you want to visit is participating.