{"id":29902,"date":"2018-11-20T09:04:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T17:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3881"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:41","slug":"black-friday-splurges-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/black-friday-splurges-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is and Isn&#8217;t Worth Splurging for on Black Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Tis the season: Whether you&#8217;re shopping for your family, friends, or yourself (because let&#8217;s face it: It&#8217;s always the season to #treatyoself), there\u2019s no denying that Black Friday is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>But it turns out, the post-Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza isn&#8217;t a one-size-fits-all experience. Some items are definitely worth elbowing through the inevitable crowds for, while others may not be at a discount worth the energy.<\/p>\n<p>Bookmark this page to <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/black-friday-survival-guide\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=black-friday-splurges-2018\">read while you\u2019re waiting in line<\/a> for entrance to your Black Friday extravaganza of choice:<\/p>\n<h2>What IS worth buying on Black Friday<\/h2>\n<h3>Certain Electronics<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3882\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: Black Friday and electronics go together like a second turkey helping and a sleepy food coma. On the day after Thanksgiving, you can score major savings on certain electronics.<\/p>\n<p>If last year is any indication, televisions are a great electronic to spring for on Black Friday. Amazon ran a promotion of a 49-inch 4K TV for just under $160, while Walmart discounted a Samsung 65-inch big screen by $300.<\/p>\n<p>Look for laptops, too \u2013 certain makes are predicted to be deeply discounted. There are rumors, for example, that Best Buy will have the Microsoft Surface Pro at $700, compared to its typical selling price of $999.<\/p>\n<h3>Smart Home Devices<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3883\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-2048x1388.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Hey Alexa, should I buy a smart appliance during Black Friday?&#8221; The answer is a yes, since retailers often mark down their smart appliances on this day.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Kohl&#8217;s ran a promo for Google Home at just $80 \u2013 compared to its regular $130.<\/p>\n<h3>Clothes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3884\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh hey, fashionistas and fashionistos \u2013 you can get some of the best deals today, when outlets like Nordstrom Rack are predicted to take up to 75% off designer handbags, and sweaters at shops like Macy&#8217;s may drop below the $20 mark.<\/p>\n<p>There is, however, one exception to the Black Friday clothing hunt: It&#8217;s actually best to buy winter gear \u2013 like coats, boots, and even customized Snuggies \u2013 in January, when they can go for up to 50% off.<\/p>\n<h3>Small Appliances<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3894\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-4-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally: That KitchenAid stand you\u2019ve had your eye on for literally forever is affordable \u2013 or, at least, $20 cheaper than it normally goes for.<\/p>\n<p>Now&#8217;s a great time to buy small appliances, like microwaves and a cute mini waffle maker, so you can bake up a holiday storm at a deep discount.<\/p>\n<h3>Furniture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3885\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-2048x1409.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve done a lot of shopping \u2013 why don&#8217;t you rest your tired feet on a brand new, sweet steal of a sofa?<\/p>\n<p>Retailers like Macy&#8217;s and Big Lots will be offering discounts on their furniture this Black Friday, and sales have already started in select stores, like Crate + Barrel.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve settled on the plush new ottoman or chic bed frame of your choice, use <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/retail-delivery\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=black-friday-splurges-2018\">Dolly<\/a> to deliver. Select the store, select the pickup time, and your Helper will get it to your home on Black Friday&#8211;no waiting period like the retailers offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Flights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3886\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-6-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to escape the holiday chaos? Now&#8217;s your chance. On Black Friday \u2013\u00a0and its exclusively e-twin, Cyber Monday \u2013\u00a0hundreds of flights will go on super sale. Airlines ranging from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/content\/www\/en_US\/shop\/deals-and-offers\/north-america\/black-friday-flight-deals.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/world.aeromexico.com\/en\/promotions\/black-friday-flight-deals\/flying-with-aeromexico\/?site=us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AeroMexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyfrontier.com\/deals\/flight-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontier Flights<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will be offering deeply discounted tickets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bon voyage!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What ISN&#8217;T worth buying on Black Friday<\/h2>\n<h3>Large Appliances<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3887\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re jonesing for a new oven, we&#8217;re sorry to say it might be in your budget\u2019s best interest to wait till next year.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why: Most manufacturers release their latest models in the early fall months \u2013 e.g., September and October \u2013 meaning prices are cheaper at that time, since stores need to give older models the boot to make room for the snazzy new ones.<\/p>\n<p>The one exception, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/black-friday\/best-black-friday-refrigerator-deals\/\">Consumer Reports<\/a>, is refrigerators. These tend to go for an all-year low during Black Friday.<\/p>\n<h3>Bedding and Linens<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3888\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-8-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks like you&#8217;ll have to hibernate in the linen you already have. It\u2019s typically better to get bedding items during August and September, since that\u2019s when retailers offer promos in response back to school season for college students. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Toys<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3889\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-9-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not time for toyland just yet!<\/p>\n<p>It turns out, the best time to spruce up your collection is actually in the days before Christmas. (Hey, we hear that\u2019s when Santa does his shopping anyway.)<\/p>\n<h3>Holiday Decorations<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3890\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Deck the boughs with discount decor after Christmas, since that\u2019s when most retailers mark down their inventory.<\/p>\n<p>We know, it\u2019s a bit of a downer to shop for tinsel and ornaments in the days after Xmas \u2014 but if you can hold out, you\u2019re looking at prices that are super slashed.<\/p>\n<h3>Jewelry<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3891\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-11-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Diamonds may be a girl&#8217;s best friend \u2013 but not during Black Friday, when prices for jewelry virtually the same as they are year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Add a little glitter to your life in March instead, when the post-holiday and -valentine&#8217;s mayhem has fizzled out, and consumer power is high.<\/p>\n<h3>Fitness Equipment<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3892\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMAGE-12-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a blissfully gluttonous one \u2013 and fitness retailers know that.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why they typically don&#8217;t mark down fitness equipment prices until after New Year&#8217;s, when health and wellness resolutions are long past.<\/p>\n<p>No matter when \u2013 or what \u2013 you&#8217;re buying, use <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/retail-delivery\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=black-friday-splurges-2018\">Dolly<\/a> to make the delivery affordable. We\u2019ll connect you with local pickup truck drivers who can pick up your oversized items on your schedule. Bring home that couch the same day you bought it, or get that refrigerator set up before your Thanksgiving leftovers unfreeze. No matter what big pieces you need delivered this Black Friday, <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/retail-delivery\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=black-friday-splurges-2018\">Dolly is here<\/a> to be your delivery companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Tis the season: Whether you&#8217;re shopping for your family, friends, or yourself (because let&#8217;s face it: It&#8217;s always the season to #treatyoself), there\u2019s no denying that Black Friday is imminent. But it turns out, the post-Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza isn&#8217;t a one-size-fits-all experience. 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