Cyber Monday – why is it the day of online bargains and which UK retailers will have deals on?
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STRAIGHT after the shopping madness of Black Friday comes a second burst of big bargains - offering shoppers who missed out on Friday's offers a second chance to stock up ahead of Christmas.
Many big retailers will be leaving their discounts up all weekend and finishing in a blaze of glory on November 23 A.K.A Cyber Monday. Here's all you need to know...
What is Cyber Monday?
Hot on the heels of Black Friday, Cyber Monday is a day when retailers slash their prices online.
For 24 hours some of the country's biggest stores take part in the online sale event, which comes directly after Black Friday.
Customers often bookmark the products they have their eye on and set alarms for the exact moment the sales launch on each site.
With so much choice out there, it can be easy to pay more than you need to for a product while caught up in the shopping frenzy.
It's important to do your research and be sure that you really are getting a good deal rather than taking the store's word for it when they say it's the best price.
The trick is to be prepared with a list of what you'd like and full do your research before completing your purchase.
When is Cyber Monday 2018?
Cyber Monday is always the Monday after Black Friday.
Traditionally, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving – an American holiday which falls on the fourth Thursday in November.
This year, the event was on Friday, November 23 and Cyber Monday will be on Monday November 26.
Often retailers will keep their sale running throughout the weekend, so savvy shoppers can also bag bargains on the Saturday and Sunday between.
In Britain, it's considered to be one of the biggest internet shopping days of the year, as retailers pack their websites with oodles of offers.
Which shops offer the best deals during Cyber Monday?
HERE are all the retailers running Cyber Monday deals:
How to find the best deals and offers on Cyber Monday
It might be tempting to dive in and snap up LOADS of items on Cyber Monday, but here's how you can guarantee a deal:
- Do your research - Find the item you want to buy and then look for the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy and CamelCamelCamel give you historical data on prices so you can see the best deal.
- Get following - Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and sign up to its newsletter.
- Look for discount codes - Check websites like Vouchercodes.co.uk and MyVoucherCodes.co.uk to see if you can get an extra discount.
- Earn cashback - Check websites like Quidco or TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.
What is Black Friday?
On Black Friday, shops’ prices plummet for 24 hours in an attempt to get people splashing the cash in the run up to Christmas.
The day earned its name as it’s often the day shops "move into the black" – meaning they have enough money to cover their costs.
And it works – as customers often queue for hours, even days to get their hands on the best bargains.
Unfortunately, the shopping mania can sometimes descend into violence, as people argue over discounted gadgets and appliances.
EARN CASHBACK Check websites like Quidco and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.
Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, to see if you can get extra savings across hundreds of retailers on Black Friday