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- Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
- We interviewed experts to find out what to buy on Black Friday and what you should avoid.
- You should buy TVs, gaming consoles, video games, kitchen appliances, and smart home tech.
- Deals on clothing, toys, Apple devices, and furniture are usually not worth it.
- You can also check out all our deal coverage for Black Friday 2019 on Insider Picks, as well as our Coupons page.
Black Friday is coming.
Okay, so it's still technically over a month away. But hey, it's never too early to start planning.
Some stores have already released their deals, while others are maintaining the mystery. But you can be sure that your favorite outlets, from Amazon to Walmart to Target to Best Buy, will be offering some form of discount on just about any product you can think of. You might be tempted to grab the first deals you see or to buy anything you can get your hands on.
But be careful: Not all deals are created equal. You'll get great value for your money on certain products - but some tend to see better discounts at other times of the year. If you go in knowing what you're looking for, you're less likely to be ripped off by a fancy-looking coupon or to spend money on products you don't need.
To help you get started, we asked shopping experts for the best (and worst) products to buy on Black Friday 2019.
Here's what to buy on Black Friday 2019:
- TVs
- Smart home devices
- Gaming consoles
- Video games
- Kitchen appliances
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