Online retailer, Takealot.com, brought the global shopping phenomenon known as Black Friday to South Africa in 2012. Five years later, it’s become the most talked-about online sale of the year. Black Friday takes place on 24 November 2017. Excited shoppers can look forward to over 15 000 dramatically discounted deals, with price cuts of up to 60% and selected products being discounted by as much as 80%, in Takealot.com’s iconic Blue Dot Sale.
The excitement of the Blue Dot Sale is palpable! “We have paid special attention to securing excellent deals on some of the latest new tech and toys, as well as discounting some of our biggest sellers from the last few years. So, shoppers can expect some mind-blowing discounts on TVs and other electronics, cellphones, appliances, books, beauty products and, of course – as we head into the festive season – toys and games galore!” says Julie-Anne Walsh, Takealot.com’s chief marketing officer. Here are five great tips from Julie-Anne on how to get in on this great Black Friday action:
5 tips to make the most of the Blue Dot Sale because #blueisthenewblack
1 Visit the Takealot.com Blue Dot Sale Facebook event page
Takealot.com’s Blue Dot Sale coincides with Black Friday this year. Visit the Takealot.com Blue Dot Sale Facebook event page and RSVP to be the first to get exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming deals.
2 Use your phone
Don’t worry if you don’t have access to a computer or laptop on Black Friday. With Takealot’s mobile app, you’ll have access to exclusive Black Friday deals from as early as 22 November. This ensures that app shoppers can bag selected discounts before anyone else.
3 Plan Ahead
Want to avoid the chaotic scramble on the day and skip the nail-biting apprehension that the items you want may be out of stock? Your Takealot.com wishlist is the key. Plan your shop ahead of time by saving items to your wishlist. Then watch closely to see if those items have been discounted on the day.
4 Early bird catches the worm
At Takealot.com, everything happens online, which means you can start shopping early. The Takealot.com Blue Dot Sale starts at 12:01 am on Friday, 24 November 2017. Start brewing the coffee and keep your eye on your inbox. If you’ve subscribed to the Takealot.com newsletter, you’ll be the first to hear the latest news and announcements.
5 Set a budget
With so many tempting offers available, it’s easy to overspend. However, with some careful planning, you can avoid becoming a victim of buyer’s remorse. If you’re paying cash on delivery, decide on your limit and take the cash out ahead of time. If you’re buying on credit, like many Mobicred shoppers are, then set up your credit facility before the big day and allow yourself a reasonable limit.
Visit www.takealot.com for more information. Follow @Takealot on Facebook, @Takealot on Twitter and @takealotcom on Instagram. Visit the Takealot.com Blue Dot Sale Facebook event page to stay updated on the sale.
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