Boots’ Black Friday 2016 deals – the best offers and how to make sure you don’t get ripped off
THE BLACK Friday buzz has started with many retailers revealing their best offers in advance so savvy shoppers can bag the bargains early.
Black Friday has officially kicked off - follow all the latest live updates here and you can see what Boots has to offer in our full round up - HERE.
With so much out there it can be hard to know if you are actually securing the best deals or just being sucked into the compulsive consumer whirlwind of the whole event.
For the unseasoned shopper the whole thing can be overwhelming. This year Boots' Black Friday sales include a range of products from beauty products to perfumes.
But with dud deals out there and the additional threat of online fraud, make sure you’re in the know before making your Black Friday purchases.
What products are featured in the Boots' Black Friday 2016 sales?
Was £100 NOW £40
Worth £80.00 NOW £35.00
Was £12.50 NOW £8.33
- Only available online
Was £40 NOW £20
Was £39.00 NOW £24.99
Was £49.00 NOW £24.50
Was £53.00 NOW £37.49
Was £190 NOW £69.99
Was £79.99 NOW £35.99
Was £179.99 NOW £89.99
The retailers to watch out for this Black Friday
Black Friday has hit! Here's where you should be doing your shopping:
1. Amazon
Black Friday started 12 days ago for Amazon with big reductions on a huge range of reduced products and more offers added as frequently as every five minutes.
2. Argos
Argos is one of the biggest retailers to take part in Black Friday with deals on TVs, games consoles, laptops, cameras and toys.
3. Tesco
Tesco have slashed priced on tech with incredible deals on TVs, consoles and toys.
4. John Lewis
With discounts across all departments John Lewis have plenty of opportunities for savings, especially in the kitchen with a KitchenAid mixer down to just £299.99 from £449.95.
5. Boots
Boots are offering big discounts on grooming products and a selection of their popular perfumes.
6. Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's kept a low profile in the run up to Black Friday but have now released deals on home appliances and electricals.
7. GAME
GAME has huge deals available on their PS4 and X-box bundles, ideal for Chirstmas gifts.
8. M&S
This weekend M&S have launched a "gifting" event as an alternative to Black Friday. There are great deals on Christmas decorations, cosmetics and lingerie.
9. House of Fraser
The House of Fraser sale is packed full of Christmas present prospects with toys, watches and jewellery and kitchen appliances all in the sale.
10. Debenhams
Department store Debenhams has also dramatically dropped prices for the event, kitchen appliances, perfumes and furniture have all faced the price chop.
11. Halfords
Get on your bike at Halfords with great deals on car and bike accessories as well as offers on adult and kid's bicycles.
12. Currys
Currys is a one stop shop for electrical items this Black Friday with reductions on TVs, laptops and speakers.
13. ASOS
This Black Friday ASOS is offering 20 per cent off everything on its site.
14. Very.co.uk
Very.co.uk have cut the price of some fun gifts including a jukebox now at £69.99 from £149, as well as great deals on clothes and accessories from their V by Very range.
15. Smyth's
Head to Smyth's for some cracking deals on children's games and toys.
16. B&Q
Dropping prices of DIY products and tools B&Q are embracing Black Friday this year, lawnmowers and leaf blowers have big reductions and there are kid's toys featured in the sale too.
17. Toys R Us
Toys R Us have cut prices across the store with toys, games and baby products all reduced in the sale.
18. Mothercare
Highchairs and prams are heavily reduced in the Mothercare sale, as well as toys and children's clothes.
19. Morrisons
Morrisons is the ideal place to get hold of some bargain booze with a 3L bottle of Jack Daniels costing just £50, they are also stocking a whole Serrano ham leg for the discounted price of £28.
How do I shop safely at Boots and avoid Black Friday fraud?
In light of the revelation that nearly one million cyber-attacks will hit UK shoppers EVERY DAY in the busy shopping days leading up to Christmas, it is important that everyone is on their guard.
It is thought that those buying electronic items including mobile technology and computer equipment will be targeted.
Tom Church from deal sharing community said: “This is the biggest time of the year for online fraud.
“Shoppers can stay safe by buying products from the brand's own shop, or direct from an official retailer.
“Where possible, try to avoid third-party sellers and use a credit card.”
During the same period last year there were around 30 million attacks and experts predict that this year that figure will rise to 50 million.
How to avoid online fraud
-Firstly, remember that if something seems too good to be true, it normally is
-If you like to interact with brands on social media, check they are “verified”. On Facebook and Twitter pages, this means the company will have a blue tick on their profile
-As a general rule, verified status means the account should be legitimate
-Look for grammatical and spelling errors; fraudsters are notoriously bad at writing proper English
-If you receive a message from a “friend” informing you of a freebie, consider whether it’s written in your friend’s normal style
-If you’re invited to click on an URL, hover over the link to see the address it will take you to – does it look genuine?
-To be on the really safe side, don’t click on unsolicited links in messages, even if they appear to come from a trusted contact
-Be careful when opening email attachments too. Fraudsters are increasingly attaching files, usually PDFs or spreadsheets, which contain dangerous malware
-If you receive a suspicious message then report it to the company it came from, block the sender and delete it
How can I be sure I am getting the best deals at Boots this Black Friday?
Plenty of other retailers sell the same beauty products and electricals as Boots so it may be worth doing a quick search to check that you have actually found the best deal.
Once you have set you mind on the product you want Google search the product and see what other prices are available.
Although we recommend that you only shop on reputable third party sites or from the brand’s own website to avoid falling victim to fraud.
For items typically found at Boots, you may want to focus you search on the major supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda.
Don’t just assume that, because an item is listed as a great “Black Friday bargain” that you can’t get it cheaper elsewhere.
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How can I maximise my savings at Boots this Black Friday?
There are a number of ways to make sure that you make the most of online shopping in general.
Don't forget to use your Boots card while you're shopping to make sure that you benefit from the rewards of spending.
But be careful you have read all of the terms and conditions when making your purchases as often store will use cunning tricks to encourage you to spend more.
How does delivery work with Boots Online and how much does it cost?
Don't get carried away when filling your shopping basket and forget that you may incur delivery charges to get your haul to your house.
When you spend over £45 on a single transaction you can access Boots' free delivery.
However you can avoid the charges altogether by opting for their "Order & Collection", with this service you can order by 8pm and collect from midday the next day Monday-Saturday.
This is available at all so there is likely to be one near you.
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