Filed under Shopping on November 24th, 2008:
All About Cyber Monday 2008
Black Friday is no longer the only time to receive after Thanksgiving deals, so give in to your turkey-induced coma. Don’t bother leaving your Norfolk apartment to battle the crowds, but rather shop from your recliner in the comfort of your home. Online retailers have extended door-buster deals until Monday after Thanksgiving, known as Cyber Monday. While Black Friday is connected with traditional stores, Cyber Monday is a busy day for online retailers.
Check out Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday allows consumers to return to work after the holiday weekend and make purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. So, don’t be surprised to find co-workers in their cubicles overly excited over a good bargain or free shipping. It’s an official excuse to spend your first day back at work surfing the Internet for holiday deals.
Tips and Tools for Cyber Monday
At the official Cyber Monday site, you can find Cyber Monday deals from more than 550 retailers. You can receive special offers including free shipping during the holidays and throughout the year. On the day of Cyber Monday there will be hourly specials and exclusives.
And, be sure to sign up for special savings and latest offers. Plus, there are sneak peeks of the hourly deals that will be sent via email. Proceeds from CyberMonday.com go to the Ray Greenly Scholarship Fund, supporting students studying ecommerce. So, no matter where you do your shopping, make sure you’re getting the best deal. Follow these simple tips when doing your online holiday shopping.
1. Be sure to comparison shop. Comparison shop according to price, user review, most popular or other criteria. To do this, use tools such as:
2. Go to the source. For retailers that may not be included in comparison sites, type in the stores direct URL to see their latest sales and promotions.
3. Check the price. Are you getting a better deal online or in the traditional store? Compare online and offline prices, because they aren’t always identical.
4. Subscribe to your favorite store’s newsletter. This way you will receive coupons and specials via email.
5. When making an online purchase, don’t leave the “enter promotional code here” box blank. If you do not have a code, be sure to look for codes on sites such as Current Codes or Coupon Cabin.