Welcome to our guide to getting the best deals for Cyber Monday 2023.
It used to be that Black Friday was a day-long thing, but now it lasts for a week at least - Amazon started its sale 17 November - and that means that there are a whole manner of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to be found and discounts to be had.
To some, Black Friday and Cyber Monday is practically a sport. If that’s you, then you’re all ready to shop for all those deals.
For the rest of us, Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be pretty overwhelming. Every online store seems to have an offer and it is difficult to know what’s actually a good deal, and what is just a discount on old stock.
That’s where we come in. This page has everything you need to know about all the major discounts.
We have compiled a list of what to look out for when searching for that ultimate Cyber Monday bargain, as well as showcasing the best Cyber Monday deals we have found so far. We are not going to overwhelm you with tons of deals, but a select few which we think are must buys. Enjoy!
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What Actually Is Cyber Monday?
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The phrase Black Friday was first used in the Fifties to refer to people calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving. The day was used by people who wanted to head to the shops to get buying ready for Christmas.
Black Friday also refers to the general chaos that is created on the day, which if you’ve ever watched those viral videos of people fighting over TVs is probably fair enough.
While the event has happened in the US for decades, the UK has only fairly recently embraced the tradition. Though, the manic scenes in shopping centres seem to have been replaced by furiously clicking away at home.
Is Cyber Monday Just One Day?
Officially yes, but the buying spree continues way beyond it. While many shops have early Black Friday events, the day officially starts at midnight on November 24 (aka late Thursday night). Amazon already has early Black Friday deals happening, culminating on Black Friday itself (25 November). You then have Cyber Monday - where there are exclusive deals online - so some discounts may continue throughout the weekend.
When Is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday is 24 November, but Amazon has started their Black Friday deals 17 November. Then Cyber Monday always follows on the first Monday after Thanksgiving, so this year it will be on 28 November.
Where To Find The Best Cyber Monday Deals?
Let’s be honest, there will be deals everywhere. You probably won’t be able to click on site with being often some sort of discount. At Shortlist we will be on hand to curate the deals for you - making sure that you only see the deals that are truly bargains. So it is definitely worth bookmarking this page and keeping an eye on the above gift guides..
Let’s start with the obvious; Amazon. As one of the largest retailers in the world, Amazon takes events like Black Friday very seriously (you only have to look at Amazon Prime Day to see that). Often some of the best deals are on their own products, so keep an eye on their Echo Dots, Fire TV sticks and Kindles. We now know that its early Black Friday sale is happening - so get ready for a whole month of discounts.
It might even be worth signing up to Amazon Prime to get the most out of the day, as having a Prime membership will almost certainly get you extra savings. It’ll cost you £79 a year, or £40 a year if you’re a student. However, there’s an initial 30-day free Amazon trial if you just want to try it out (sounds like a win-win to us).
Currys PC World also had some major discounts on TVs last year so, if yours needs a bit of an update, maybe wait until Black Friday and buy yourself an early Christmas treat. There’s also likely to be some great deals on laptops, phones and cameras.
If you’re actually intending to venture out on Black Friday John Lewis and Next are the shops to make a bee-line for. John Lewis often drops the prices of a range of tech gadgets. It is also likely to be another retailer with some decent deals on TVs, too.
How Do I Know If I Have A Good Cyber Monday Deal?
That’s where Shortlist comes in. We will be busy compiling buying guides of all the best deals so you can check to see if the goods you are buying are worth it.
