Fancy yourself a bit of Christmas shopping, or perhaps some shopping just because? Cyber Monday and Black Friday are two of the best days of the year for shopping, not only because of the impressive sales that are usually on, but also because of the timing: it makes a perfect time to stock up on Christmas presents, without paying full price ticket. Curious as to what the difference between Cyber Monday and Black Friday is? Well read on to find out more.
Black Friday:
Black Friday follows the day after Thanksgiving, in the US, so it’s on the last Friday of November. The reason it obtained it’s name is that it refers to the fact that generally by this time of years, shops have come out of the red and gone into the black, that means the stores have gone from operating at a loss, to finally making profit. Black Friday is a great way for stores to boost their sales, as shoppers tend to go crazy, and ensure they make a decent amount of profit for the year. Black Friday has been around for around 50 years, so has become an integral part of the end of year shopping discounts.
Cyber Monday:
On the other hand, Cyber Monday is quite a recent development, only about ten years old. The name stems from the fact that on average, following Black Friday, there tends to be about a 77% increase in online sales on the Monday.
So what does this mean for you? Well for the most part, it means that there will be good sales, especially on Black Friday and often carrying on past Cyber Monday. There have been reports of people being killed on Black Fridays, in the States, because people go too crazy. As such, perhaps it’s better to ride the madness out at home and make the most of Cyber Monday for your Christmas shopping. Online shopping for Cyber Monday tends to be craziest during the evening, so if you’re worried your desired items might sell out, why not pop online before work or during your lunch to score the best deals?
Want to make the most of the sales?
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are some of the best year round, there’s way to make the savings go even further. Check out My Voucher Codes to find a range of vouchers you can use online in your favorite stores. This is a great way to get the things you want, with an even bigger discount. Make the most of the discounts, just in time for Christmas, and you’ll save yourself a considerable amount. Happy Shopping!
Sophia
