Black Friday vs Cyber Monday

There is a lot of buzz around the holiday season. As we know, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but the shopping season comes a close second. With all the excitement around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it can be tricky to know which to choose. We’ve done the research for you with all the pros and cons to give you one less thing to worry about!

Black Friday pros

The experience of actually being in a store is something unbeatable by Cyber Monday. You can see the exact look of an item, something that online shopping can only make educated guesses at. It can also be a day out for you with a friend, making it much more sociable and fun than staring at your laptop.

Black Friday cons

Stress is the con at the top of most people’s lists when it comes to Black Friday. With the hordes of crowds all looking to grab a bargain, it can lead to panic buying and a tense environment. It’s also a lot harder to compare prices and requires a bit more prep in advance.

Cyber Monday pros

Easily the biggest pro is the effortless access to the sales. With Cyber Monday, you don’t even have to leave your house, let alone your bed to do your Christmas shopping. You can search online and compare prices within seconds, all in your pyjamas. It also saves a lot of time and money not having to travel or find parking when the shops are filled with customers.

Cyber Monday cons

While it may be easier, there’s something more satisfying about having the item as soon as you buy it. It’s more reassuring to see what you are purchasing in person, so you can get to grips with what it is you are buying. Also, technology doesn’t always work as well as it should. With large traffic, websites have often crashed, and the internet can be temperamental.

A bite-sized recap

• Black Friday gives the opportunity to see before you buy. The experience of being an in-person consumer is incomparable to online shopping.
• However, Black Friday can come with a lot more stress and hassle to compare which stores have the best deals.
• Cyber Monday offers easier access to sales and a more relaxed shopping experience. It also makes looking up other offers a very quick and effortless experience.
• It does come with its downsides, with items taking a while to ship to you. As well as not being able to see the product in person until you’ve already bought it.

While it can be tricky deciding whether to brave the shops for Black Friday or surf the web for Cyber Monday, both offer fantastic deals. The best tip for either day is to look up deals in advance and be clear on the items you’re searching for well in advance. Whatever choice you make, a bit of preparation goes a long way to prevent mid-shopping meltdowns!