![]() Stephen Baker, vice president for industry analysis at the market research firm NPD Group, is a bit more sanguine about shortages, apart from higher-end graphics cards and game consoles. “This summer manufacturers were warning there would be stock issues this holiday season, so it’s best to preorder toys that aren’t out yet and grab the ones you’re interested in when you see them.” Toys should be bought early, too, she says. “For instance, any of the newer game consoles-PS5, Xbox Series S or Series X, or the Nintendo Switch OLED-are going to be hard to find, and it’s unlikely we’ll see discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday anyway.” ![]() “There are certain items that you shouldn’t wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to shop,” says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at shopping site. Analysts we spoke with agree that starting to shop early this year will be a good strategy, not only because deals are kicking off earlier but also because hot products may sell out quickly, or fail to arrive at your doorstep on time. The final three tips in the list below apply specifically to TVs, always a hot-ticket item at this time of year.ġ. ![]() Our top 10 Black Friday shopping tips will help you find the best offers and keep the frustration-and overspending-to a minimum. No worries-Consumer Reports has been tracking Black Friday deals for years, and we know all the tricks. One thing isn’t changing, though: Many of those deals masquerading as fantastic bargains are not as good as they look, and it’s easy to be fooled.
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