BLACK Friday is nearly here and bargain obsessed Brits will be looking for the best deals across a range of products in the run up to Christmas.
Originally an annual US-only event, Black Friday is now the biggest shopping event of the year, with tens of thousands of brands and retailers taking part as excitement around the annual sales bonanza reaches fever pitch.
You can find deals on every type of product- ranging from tech gadgets to services, beauty sets and clothing.
And as it falls just over one month before Christmas, it is the ideal time to get the bulk of your Xmas list done for less
You can also keep track of all the hottest deals and discounts by checking out best Black Friday deals guide all this month.
Read our Black Friday live blog below for the latest info and deals…
- Milica Cosic
Top 10 Best Black Friday Deals Right Now (Continued…)
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- Gymshark, up to 70% off – buy here
- Jack Daniel's Whiskey 1L, £16.99 (save 32% off) – buy here
- iPhone 12 Mini contract with FREE AirPods – buy here
- M100 Fibre Broadband, £25p/m from Virgin – buy here
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Top 10 Best Black Friday Deals Right Now
We've had a hunt around the web, and these are the best deals we've found today (November 23):
- Shark Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £189 (save £160) – buy here
- Simba Mattress, up to 50% off – buy here
- 3 months of Audible for 99p – buy here
- Dyson Airwrap Styler Complete, £399 (save £50) -buy here
- Emma Mattress, save up to 60% off with code "SUN" – buy here
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Don't feel pressured to buy
Experts urged Brits not to feel pressured into buying on Black Friday.
You shouldn't buy something just because it's on sale, otherwise you could find yourself going over budget.
Recent research has found that shoppers overspend by as much as £275.02 on Black Friday than if they were shopping at other times of the year.
Remember, something is only a saving if you were planning on buying it anyway.
You should also shop around to find the best price, as the first deal you land on might not be the cheapest that same item is going for elsewhere.
- Milica Cosic
Nine in ten Black Friday ‘deals’ were same price BEFORE they launched
NINE in 10 Black Friday 'deals' from shops are cheaper or the same price before the sales day, a probe shows.
Consumer group Which? found 187 of 201 products sold by Currys, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, AO.com and Richer Sounds last year cost the same or more on Black Friday than they did the months before.
Popular buys including TVs, speakers, washing machines, cookers and vacuums – advertised as "discounted" – were all no cheaper on the big sales day, which happens again this Friday.
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Tips for the bagging the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals
PREPARE – Research the items you want to buy and find out the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy, PriceHistory and CamelCamelCamel will give you historical data on prices so you can see how much you should pay.
GET FOLLOWING – Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our Sun Money FB group too.
CHECK FOR CODES – Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, and see if you can get extra savings with discount codes.
- Milica Cosic
Black Friday shopper warning after £15.4m scammed out of customers last year
Scam online shopping "bargains" that turned out to be too good to be true cost shoppers £15.4 million over Christmas last year, according to police.
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, received reports relating to 28,049 shoppers conned out of their money when shopping online over the Christmas period last year – an increase of almost two-thirds (61%) compared with a year earlier.
Ahead of Black Friday (November 26), Action Fraud is warning people to take extra care when shopping online.
Pauline Smith, director of Action Fraud, said: "If you think you have found a bargain that is too good to be true, it probably is. Stop and think before making a purchase, as it could protect you and your money.
"Always shop with official retailers and follow our simple advice to enjoy shopping online safely and ensure you are not left empty-handed this Christmas."
- Joseph Gamp
Morrisons: Terry's Chocolate Orange for just 75p
SWEET tooth fanatics are in for a treat this week as Terry’s Chocolate is on sale as part of their Black Friday deals at Morrisons.
The 157g version of the chocolate has been reduced by a whopping 62%, from £2 now down to 75p.
The supermarket has launched a whole week of deals – but the offers are only available in stores and not online.
To find your nearest Morrisons use the location finder tool on its website.
Shop Morrisons Black Friday offers here.
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Explained: How Black Friday got its name
Black Friday originally started the day before Thanksgiving in America and is regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
Recently, stores have stayed open for longer or opened early morning to cope with the demand.
Each year, big retailers like Amazon, Argos and Morrisons use Black Friday to give slash prices just before the holiday season begins.
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Great Black Friday deals for parents
- LEGO Black Friday deals
- Black Friday toy deals
- Baby monitor Black Friday deals
- Jojo Maman Bebe Black Friday deals
- Mamas and Papas Black Friday deals
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What's on offer at Decathlon?
Sports superstore Decathlon has set it's Blakc Friday deals live, with offers sure to grab the attention of sports fans everywhere.
The store is offering super deals on men's, women's and kids sportwear
Items in the sale include:
- Women's Eden Moana Underwired Minimiser Balconet Swimsuit Top, £12.99, was £24.99 – buy here
- Polar Ignite Wrist Smartwatch Rose Gold, £149.99, was £174.99 – buy here
- Men Asics Gel Windhawk 21 Running Shoes Black, £39.99, was £59.99 – buy here
- Men's running shoes Windhawk Gel Asics, £29.99, was £59.99 – buy here
- Men's synthetic mountain trekking padded jacket, £39.99, was £49.99 – buy here
- Women's long-sleeved traditional sailing T-shirt, £12.99, was £22.99 – buy here
- Adidas kids' tracksuit, £24.99, was £39.99 – buy here
- 100 winter fleece cycling gloves in neon yellow, £4.99, was £7.99 – buy here
- Quechua hiking backpack, £24.99, was £29.99 – buy here
Majority of retailers will not slash prices in run-up to Xmas
Bira, which works with more than 6,000 independent businesses, said the majority of members will not slash prices in the run-up to Christmas.
Andrew Goodacre, chief executive of Bira, said: "The main reasons for them not wanting to take part in this is because they either don't agree with this idea, there are higher prices, and there is also insufficient volume to make the large discounting work.
"They also need to preserve their margins.This, coupled with many of our independents experiencing supply chain issues, this has proved to be a real challenge."
However, he added that Bira "remains concerned" about the rising costs and supply pressures making it difficult for independent retailers to meet demand ahead of the festive trading period.
Mamas & Papas pushchair Black Friday deals
MAMAS & Papas is the go-to shopping destination for new parents, so their Black Friday deals are not to be missed.
The award-winning baby brand sells everything from buggies, cots and car seats to clothes, toys and more; but will they be on offer in Mamas and Papas Black Friday deals?
Shop Mamas & Papas Black Friday sale – here
More Black Friday Appliance Deals
Need some new applicances? Getting some upgrades to the house?
Then save a nice chunk of money on your essentials with the following picks:
- Fridge freezer Black Friday deals
- Black Friday washing machine deals
- Coffee machine Black Friday deals
- Air Fryer Black Friday deals
- Dishwasher Black Friday deals
- Microwaves Black Friday deals
- Vacuum cleaners Black Friday deals
- Dehumidifier Black Friday deals
- Black Friday Kitchenaid deals
- Kettle Black Friday deals
- Blender Black Friday deals
Does Ninja Kitchen take part in Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is only a week away, falling on November 29th. It falls on the other side of November's final weekend to Black Friday, and often sees the best deals of the sales period.
However, shoppers who hold out until Cyber Monday also run the risk of the products they want running out of stock.
We'd expect the deals on Ninja's website to remain live until Cyber Monday, but that's not confirmed.
It has also pointed out that the prices of some products like the exclusive blue multicooker will not fall lower during Black Friday weekend.
Explained: Amazon Ninja Foodi Black Friday Deals
Amazon is often credited with bringing the Black Friday craze to the UK, so suitably its deals are always up there with the best.
This year the retailing giant has discounted a variety of Ninja gear, and seems to have engaged in some price matching — the 9-in-1 Multi Cooker is £1 cheaper than on the Ninja website.
- Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK 5-Piece Pan Set, £174.99 (saving £15) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi MAX 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 7.5L, £178.99 (saving £51) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Flip Mini Oven, £149.99 (saving £50.99) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender, £79 (saving £20) – buy here
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Where to get the best Ninja Kitchen deals
The Ninja website allows customers to save up to £70 on its products, including blenders, juicers and cookware as well as the Foodi range.
And to persuade buyers to go to its official site rather than other retailers, Ninja has put some exclusive blue appliances in its sale, which you won't see anywhere else.
- Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 6L, £149.99 (saving £50) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi MAX 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 7.5L in Exclusive Blue colourway, £179.99 (saving £50) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi Health Grill & Air Fryer, £149.99 (saving £50) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi Max Pro Health Grill, Flat Plate & Air Fryer, £249.99 (saving £50) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer, £169.99 (saving £30) – buy here
- Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK 5-Piece Pan Set, £174.99 (saving £15) – buy here
- Joseph Gamp
Dyson fans are refurbished models – but you won't notice any difference say sellers
The huge deal on the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool is their refurbished model, which is a great way to save on Dyson's premium products.
If you haven't bought refurbished products before then don't worry, you can be sure you're getting a premium model for less as all are described as in "a pristine, like-new condition.
"It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications".
- Joseph Gamp
Black Friday deals round up: The latest
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- Need a new tower fan? These are the ones to buy now (yes, including Dyson's).
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Round up: More great early Black Friday deals
Take a look at some of the other Black Friday deals we've found around the web:
- 101 Black Friday deals
- Mattresses
- Vacuum cleaners
- Toys
- Advent calendars
- Shark
- Dyson
Save £250 on Dyson Pure Hot+Cool at eBay
DYSON Pure Hot+Cool is on offer in eBay's early Black Friday deals by a huge £250.
eBay's Black Friday deals are available to shop now, and you've got until November 29 or whilst stocks still last.
Available from eBay now, you'll need to be quick if you want to pick up a bargain as at this price it won't be on sale for long.
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool, £299.99 (Save £250) – buy here
More than 85% of independent retailers are BOYCOTTING Black Friday
About 85% of independent retailers will not take part in Black Friday, according to new figures.
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) said its latest survey of members showed the majority will not be slashing their prices for Friday November 26.
The shopping day, which started in the US as a key Friday for Christmas shopping following Thanksgiving, is often a pivotal time for online retailers such as Amazon.
However, many under-pressure retailers have boycotted it in recent years.
It comes amid a significant reduction in discounting among retailers keen to support their profit margins, as they recover from the heavy toll of the pandemic and enforced closures.
Retailers have also weathered supply disruption and soaring costs in recent months.
- Joseph Gamp
The Best Black Friday Deals
To save you searching, we're rounding up all the best Black Friday deals out there. Click on your favourite category to find all the top offers.
- Tech
- Beauty
- Fashion
- Home and garden
- Toys
- Food and alcohol
- Travel
Do your homework before shopping
You can bag a deal by doing your homework beforehand and checking out the prices of items you're eyeing up ahead of time, that way you know you are actually getting a bargain.
And make sure you know exactly what you want and what your budget is – it's very easy to get sidetracked and end up buying things you don't need or spending more than you intended.
You can get all the latest on the best Black Friday deals here too – we'll be updating them when the sales launch and finding the biggest bargains for you.
Nine in 10 deals same or cheaper beforehand says Which?
Nine in 10 Black Friday "deals" are the same price or cheaper in the six months beforehand, a Which? investigation has found.
The consumer group analysed 201 of last year's Black Friday deals at six major retailers – Amazon, AO, Argos, Currys, John Lewis and Richer Sounds – looking at their prices every day during the six months before and after Black Friday as well as on the day itself.
Around 92% of products (184), which included popular items such as washing machines, soundbars and TVs, were the same price or cheaper in the six months before Black Friday.
In some cases, shoppers may be better off biding their time and seeing if the price of a product falls further.
During the six months after Black Friday, nearly all (98.5%) of the products Which? looked at were cheaper or the same price at some point.
With Black Friday, November 26, fast approaching, Which? said shoppers should do some research to help them hunt down the deals that really are a bargain.
Other Black Friday news
- Click here to get the very best deals on the Nintendo Switch.
- We've also rounded up the best sales on gaming chairs.
- And here is a handy gaming black friday deals hub.
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