Americans will collectively spend billions of dollars on Black Friday but not everything is a good deal. These are the five worst purchases consumers can make on Black Friday this year.
#5: Winter clothing
Sure, it’s nice to look festive this time of year. But by waiting until at least January — when it’s really cold anyway — stores are more likely to offer better deals as they start making room for spring fashion in February.
#4: Fitness
This category is really anything related to fitness: gym memberships, home treadmills, even dumbbells. If you hold off, the fitness industry will reward patience with spectacular deals just in time for those New Year resolutions.
#3: Gift cards
They might be one of the most popular stocking stuffers, especially with supply chain issues, but Black Friday is not the day to buy them. It’s better to wait at least for Cyber Monday or even later into December. That’s when offers like $100 gift cards for $80 or buy one get one deals appear.
#2: Jewelry
Markdowns might appear on Black Friday, but experts say they’re really not that good. A third of jewelry sales happen in November and December, but for a real deal, wait for Valentine’s Day promotions.
#1: Doorbuster electronics
Don’t be fooled by that cheaper TV that almost seems too good to be true. It probably is. Experts say many are off brand and might not hold up just months later. Plus, who wants to fight over the last TV a superstore has when it’s possible to find better TV deals online on Cyber Monday anyway?
