Black Friday sales are well-underway, and you may be thinking about how to support local businesses while also getting some great deals.
The first thing to know is that not all online Black Friday deals are actually deals. Sometimes prices are jacked up and then discounted, effectively selling at their original price.
Another thing to note is that big companies take the opportunity to undercut the market in many cases, giving them the power to effectively take over the market and be able to raise prices in the long-run.
So if you want to keep money in your community and help local businesses to stick around, here are 3 ways you can shop Black Friday week:
- Use Haystack’s Deals page, which contains deals on products at more than 60 independently owned stores, and includes both sales specific to Black Friday as well as a range of other discounted products.
- Before buying something at one of the big box stores or large ecommerce sites, search Haystack to see if it’s available locally, potentially for an even lower price. Some local stores, such as Love Me Do Baby and Culture Athletics, price match, so reach out to the local stores to see if you can buy the same product at a small business without it costing you more.
- Share special deals you find with your friends and family, making it easier for everyone to support local businesses!
Find a great deal? Email us with the details at info@haystackfinds.com!