Cyber Monday 2021 falls on Monday 29th November. 

Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, an online-focused extension of Black Friday that can be a brilliant opportunity to scoop up deals, discounts and offers from a variety of retailers ahead of Christmas. 

And much like the Black Friday deals, you can expect price drops on all types of gear, including many of the best smartphones of the year, some of the best tablets on the market – and likely we’ll see Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals, too. 

Make no mistake: browsing the internet during Cyber Monday will be confusing, overwhelming and may quickly leave you in a daze. Are you actually getting a good deal? Do you really need a new 75-inch TV? What store is best? Deal-hunting is a bit of an art – so here are some of the key points to consider: 

1. Do your homework: It’s advised to have a rough plan in place before hitting the websites. Make a list of what you are actually looking for. If a new TV is your priority, look at some models beforehand (and don’t miss our best TV to buy guide) and then create a wishlist. Your dream model may come down on Cyber Monday. Try not to buy an item just because it’s discounted. 
2. Compare pricing: Before buying everything in your online basket, do a quick search of the other retailers’ websites because they may be undercutting the price of an item. Most will aggressively price-match, but Amazon especially is known for going under its rivals. Make use of the CamelCamelCamel price tracker, which shows you the gull price history of an Amazon product. 
3. Pause, and take a breath: It’s easy to get caught up in the moment or feel a strange type of pressure when so many items are discounted. Perhaps you get a dose of FOMO. If you are at all concerned about spending too much of your money – or that you are buying too many items you don’t actually need – take time away from the computer and come back with fresh eyes. 
4. Use social media and newsletters: Most retailers will tease upcoming sales on Twitter and Instagram accounts, so it’s advised to follow them ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In addition, the majority of stores will have mailing lists or newsletters that promote upcoming events or discounts. Why not take advantage of them now and consider checking out our newsletter, which will showcase some of the latest tech deals as they are released. 

Best Cyber Monday offers: 

• Amazon Cyber Monday sale: Like Black Friday and its own Prime Day sales event, Amazon will be one of the big players on Cyber Monday this year – with discounts likely for smart speakers like the Amazon Echo Dot, the Ring doorbell series, and its Fire HD tablet range. But that’s not all. Expect drops on TVs, audio, fitness trackers, laptops and much more. 

• Currys Cyber Monday sale: Currys is likely to be one of the biggest competitors to Amazon and will be a hotbed of deals on tech gear, including phones, TVs, smartwatches, laptops, fitness trackers, home projectors, gaming consoles, cameras, and tablets. Keep in mind that Currys always makes a keen effort to price-match with other major retailers. 

• John Lewis Monday sale: John Lewis is likely to offer some great discounts on tech during this year’s Cyber Monday and is known for dropping the price tags on smartphones, tablets, home appliances and high-end TVs. The store has a well-regarded approach to customer service, and like Currys, will use a price-matching scheme to help rival Amazon. 

• Very Cyber Monday sale: The retailer Very has a wide variety of tech products on its website and is likely to be another player in Cyber Monday in 2021. It routinely gets involved in sale events, and this Black Friday/Cyber Monday will probably be no different – offering solid discounts on TVs, smartphones, laptops, headphones, smart home tech and cameras. 

More and more people are now doing shopping online, and at David Phillip Estate Agents we are also offering more online options too. 

Take a look at our 3d vitual tours and area videos – viewing properties in North Leeds from the comfort of your armchair has never been easier.  

People buy an area not just a home – have a look at our local area videos – we are not just about static marketing and literature. 

If you are looking to book a viewing or arrange a valuation with David Phillip Estate Agents then this can all be done online too 

December is potentially a great time for selling your home, there tend to be fewer properties on the market which can often result in higher prices and a quicker sale. If you would like a free-market appraisal call David Phillip FRICS on 01134 676 400  

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