Black Friday 2020 – What are Black Friday sales and how to get great deals in India
If you’ve shopped online, you must have seen lots of Black Friday deals and sales. Black Friday sales are a great time to grab great deals across all product categories. However, you may only find a few companies with Black Friday deals in India, as this shopping festival is usually exclusive to the United States. This time around however, since all purchases will be mostly online, we can also in India do smart shopping.
Black Friday falls on November 27, which is only a week away, and that one-day mega-sale, which is very popular in the United States, hasn’t turned into a nearly month-long festival of multiple offers and discounts. If you are planning to buy something, you can start browsing now. And for the following – we’ve got some tips for you.
What exactly is Black Friday? When is it?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States – that is, November 27. These sales kick off the holiday shopping season in the United States and to make the most of it, most retailers are starting to roll out previews and early access to the deals on offer. The festival is very popular and the offers are very often excellent, so they sell out very quickly. However, some offers are still available on weekends, followed by the Cyber Monday sale.
Balck Friday offers are for all categories, not just electronics. So if you are eyeing something on a foreign shopping site, this is your opportunity. So save November 27 on your calendar.
Can you shop the Black Friday sales in India?
Yes you can. Most major online retailers ship worldwide, but you should check if the product you want is eligible for global shipping before purchasing it.
You can also buy items and have them delivered to friends / family in USA and have them shipped to India for you. You will need to check with them, however, as legal transport limits are hard things to exceed.
Another option is to use third party shipping services which can ship the product to you directly to India. In this case, you will need to pay a little extra for the shipping and customs fees as you need. These third-party shipping services give you a virtual address to which you can ship your products in the United States, which are then sent to your address in India.
How do you spot the best Black Friday deals?
Keep in mind a list of things you might want to buy. Also note current prices / local prices etc. You will need it to compare with the selling prices to know if you are making a good purchase. To make things easier, create an account on the shopping portal where you want to purchase products and start searching for items that can be easily shipped to India from your listing.
On the day of the sale, compare prices and only purchase if there is a significant difference. Please keep in mind that you may need to pay shipping and customs charges. If the price difference isn’t significant, you could end up spending more than you expected.
What should you buy from Black Friday sales while sitting in India?
Black Friday, and even Cyber Monday, sales are great for electronics that aren’t available here. You can also buy online services like web hosting, VPN services, domain names, etc. Electronics are usually quite expensive here, and Black Friday sales can offer big discounts.
If you are buying physical products just make sure they are not very heavy or you will end up paying a lot of money just for shipping.
Will Black Friday sales this year be impacted by the pandemic?
The locks may have been relaxed a bit, but travel and freight restrictions are still in effect. International shipping is also open now, but be prepared for delays. Once a product is shipped and arrives at a point of entry, it is inspected for declared value and relevant documentation. Since most offices are currently working with a small staff, be prepared for everything to take longer than usual.
Good shopping!
