Black Friday deals are already up and running, and if you aren’t checking gifts off your list already, what’s holding you back? Is it that since prices are hitting all-time lows, the crowds aren’t beating to the goods at the store but instead beating you by adding-to-cart on Amazon first?
Well, we found one of the top gifts of the season — Apple AirPods — on sale at Walmart, and they are still in stock.
Walmart has price-matched Amazon’s Black Friday deals, so you don’t have to pay a premium like in the old days when that one store was still open on Christmas Eve and still had the Tickle Me Elmo you didn’t know you needed to be looking for all season.
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Sure, these aren’t the newest AirPods (also on sale) that offer unmatched FDA-approved hearing assistance, but if the gift recipient in your life (even if that’s you) can hear just fine, then you just scored yourself a deal.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) combine sleek design with advanced features like spatial audio and adaptive EQ. They offer seamless integration with Apple devices, enhanced by the H1 chip for effortless switching and hands-free “Hey Siri” functionality.
With MagSafe compatibility and improved battery life, they redefine wireless listening convenience, all at the lowest price ever offered on Amazon and Walmart.
Your Black Friday FAQs, answered by shopping experts
When is Thanksgiving 2024?
Thanksgiving is late this year, falling on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
When is Black Friday 2024?
This year, Black Friday and its much-anticipated sales will occur on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Are early Black Friday deals worth shopping for?
We recommend shopping early for items that are likely to sell out, such as perennial gift favorites like Xbox, Ugg boots, PS5, Apple AirPods, the editor-approved Dyson AirWrap and more.
Can I shop Black Friday sales online?
Yes! Most stores and big box retailers continue to hold traditional in-store Black Friday sales but also match discounts for online shoppers. According to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday has topped Cyber Monday as the busiest day of the calendar year for online shopping since 2019.
Why is it called “Black Friday”?
The earliest usage of “Black Friday” as we know it dates back to the 1950s or ’60s, with “black” nodding to dreaded traffic jams caused by shoppers crowding downtown retail stores, as well as understaffed sales associates. Retailers attempted to rename the day “Big Friday” to signify a day of family fun and shopping. Although the rebrand didn’t stick, the positive connotation did. Retail businesses enjoy increased sales, and consumers enjoy corresponding holiday shopping discounts.
Despite being a great day for retailers, Black Friday still draws on the dark side of American consumerism, as many will remember violent crowds competing for limited merchandise. However, with the advent of internet shopping, retailers and e-tailers have continued to see record-breaking sales in recent years, without the morbid mob mentality kicking off the holiday season.
When is Cyber Monday 2024?
This year, the online shopping holiday Cyber Monday will take place on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Which is better, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
The short answer is, it depends. Some retailers approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday differently, discounting various brands and products throughout the days after Thanksgiving, sometimes at different price points.
Traditionally, Cyber Monday offers retailers an opportunity to drop deeper discounts on already on-sale products. However, consumers should take caution: waiting for Cyber Monday is a risk that products, or certain sizes or models, may sell out.
Conversely, some stores don’t differentiate between their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
When is Travel Tuesday 2024?
Jet-setters rejoice: Travel Tuesday, with its great deals on flights, hotels, cruises, all-inclusives, and more, will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Where can I find the best deals?
Right here! Follow Post Wanted shopping coverage for all the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday deals worth your coin in 2024.