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Tips and tricks to get the most out of Black Friday
Published Sep 17, 2026 • Updated Sep 17, 2026 - 4 min read
Black Friday is the time to line up your big buys, compare models and lock in the best deal before the rush hits. The Good Guys recommends researching products, setting a budget and sorting finance early so you can shop confidently in-store or online.
Key takeaways from this article
Research products early so you can buy faster on the day.
Use The Good Guys buying guides to compare features and models.
Set a firm budget and overbudget a little to avoid overspending.
Look into interest-free finance options before the sale starts.
The Good Guys annual Black Friday sale is the right moment to strike on some big ticket items – both in-store and online. With amazing deals on big brands and items, the time to do your research, set your budget, sort your finances and get ready for the biggest shopping event of the year is now! Here are our tips and tricks to ensure you get what you want, what you need and what you truly deserve on Black Friday.
When is Black Friday?
As always, Black Friday takes place on the Friday following Thanksgiving and is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The Good Guys will be offering massive deals across a huge range so it's definitely worth doing your research so you can make the most of the sale.
Do your Research
This is the most important part of your Black Friday prep. Head to your local The Good Guys store or jump online before the big event, so you can view our range and even chat to our experts in person, who can help you decide which brand and model will best suit you. That means when the big day arrives, you won’t be wasting valuable seconds trying to make a decision on which product is right for you.
So whether you’re after a new coffee machine, new TV, new vacuum cleaner or the latest laptop or something else, we’ve got you covered.
Read up on Buying Guides
The Good Guys has the most comprehensive buying guides for a huge range of products to help you understand the pros and cons, styles and types, energy efficiency and everything else you should consider before buying a product.
Here are some of our top guides packed with the best advice to help you choose what product, type or model is for you:
Technology (laptop, desktop, tablet, printer, soundbar, wireless speaker, smart home, cameras, GPS)
Cooking (cooktop, microwave, oven, rangehood, BBQ, dishwasher)
Small kitchen appliances (coffee machine, blender, rice cooker, food processor, slow, multi and pressure cooker, fryer, juicer, mixer)
Laundry (washing machine, dryer, iron and steamer, vacuum cleaner)
Health and grooming (shaver, hair dryer, hair straightener and curling iron, hair removal, massager, electric toothbrush)
“Create a shopping list so you can strike when the moment arrives. This will give you a major advantage over other shoppers also looking to grab a bargain.”
Set your budget
Having a clear budget will ensure you’re in control of your spending and let you target the models that suit you.
Ask yourself three things: What are my main Black Friday goals? What are my priorities? What’s my spending limit?
Once you have the answers to these questions, do your research to find out prices and list the figure you’re willing to spend next to each item. Then tally up the dollar amount.
Black Friday is a great time to get a head start on Christmas gifting and Back to school shopping.
A good little trick is to slightly overbudget for each item, so you don’t get caught out on the day. You might even find you have some cash left over to purchase something else or transfer it to your savings. Winning!
Get a head start on Christmas shopping
Black Friday lands about four weeks out from Christmas, which makes it the ideal moment to tick off your gift list while the deals are at their best. Leave it until December and you'll be competing with everyone else for whatever stock is left on the shelf.
Start by writing down everyone you're buying for with a rough spend next to each name, then fold that total into the budget you set earlier. Gift lists have a sneaky way of blowing out, so the overbudgeting trick applies here too.
Then think about what each person would actually use. A coffee machine for the household that runs on caffeine, wireless headphones for the daily commuter, a smartwatch or fitness tracker for the one always chasing their step count, an air fryer for the kitchen experimenter, or a shaver or hair styler for the impossible-to-buy-for. Our buying guides can help you narrow it down well before the day.
“Black Friday lands about four weeks out from Christmas, which makes it the ideal moment to tick off your gift list while the deals are at their best.
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Consider your finance options
Get prepared in advance for Black Friday with the right kind of finance. The Good Guys has a range of interest-free finance options available to ensure you can get what you need. Check out the full range of finance options here.
Visit The Good Guys in-store and online to chat to our experts about the products that are right for you and your budget. Happy shopping!
Black Friday is just around the corner and we can’t wait to offer you some amazing deals on your favourite products from the best brands, including Samsung, Apple, LG, Miele, Bosch, Nespresso, Dyson, Sonos, Bose, Weber, KitchenAid and more.
