It's time for the best time of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 deals are starting to appear on the web. So as you get ready for the 2020 holiday season, it’s time to start planning and thinking about what you want to buy for your loved ones (and yourself as well!). 

So how to shop online during the holiday season? If you’re looking for a cool gadget or a gift idea that will make a difference in someone’s life, consider buying something unique and fun; a gift that will provide long-term benefits and not something that will be forgotten within a year or so. Without further adieu here are some of the top online shopping tips for this upcoming holiday season: 

1) Don't wait until the last minute to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Online Shopping Tip #1. You should start early. There are tons of sales and discounts that are already available online since a lot of brands are promoting discounted products since the start of November. If you have a particular gadget or product in mind, don't wait for the last minute, go and search it online now and make sure you are monitoring it before it goes out of stock. Who knows? you might be able to get it on sale today.

 2) You should always buy from a reputable online store or shop.

 There are many online merchants and stores that sell a lot of products at discounted and attractive prices but most of them don't have the best customer service or return policies. Always check whether the website in question has enough positive reviews or some social media proof before you buy. You can always Google the website’s name and see if anything alerting pops up. It's always worth checking if your item is on sale on Amazon.com, especially their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sections.

3) Don't buy something just because it's on sale. 

Plan ahead and make sure you know which products you want to buy. I highly recommend using a to-do list app like Any.Do to create a list of all the products and gifts you would like to buy so you keep to your budget and don’t fall for offers and discounts of products that you don't really need.

 4) Consider buying refurbished gadgets and products.

 Refurbished products are great for those who want to save money and get the product at a discount but still want to enjoy good quality. These products have been tested and repaired by the manufacturer so they work just fine, and will save you a lot of money. On Amazon.com you can find a lot of refurbished products and gadgets that are on sale for Black Friday 2020.

 5) Use cashback sites, you can save a lot of money like that. 

There are lots of cashback sites that will give you money back when you shop online. For example, Honey and Rakuten, who usually have big promotions going on that include giving you up to 10% back. This Money does add up, and you will be surprised how much of it you can save within just a few weeks using one of these services during the holiday season. In addition, they provide a lot of discount codes that help you save even more. Check out our full review of Honey, and start using it today.

6) Don't forget about Cyber Monday as well. 

There are tons of great deals after Black Friday, especially on gadgets and electronics. Make sure you pay attention to the Cyber Monday deals and sales that are coming right after Black Friday.

7) Don't forget to use coupons when available. 

Before you do the cart checkout and purchase a new product, check quickly if there are any promotions or Coupons available for this website. I highly recommend using RetailMeNot. 

8) Consider buying a product from eBay. 

Sometimes the product or a gadget you’re going after won’t be available on Amazon or Macy's but you will be able to find it on eBay at a significant discount. However, don't forget to make sure the seller has good reviews and a high rating so you won't have any issues.

9) Don't forget to also focus on yourself. 

If you are planning on buying a lot of gifts this holiday season, then don't forget to get something for yourself as well, You deserve it! 

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