Black Friday 2022: When should you start bargain-hunting?

Despite Black Friday being more than a week away, a lot of high street brands and online retailers have already dropped their prices to record-low in a bid to avoid stressful situations when the day X comes.

When is the best time to start your Black Friday bargain-hunting?

Some online stores have slashed prices early so the best time to start your Black Friday shopping is now.

Sky broadband, John Lewis, SIMBA Sleep, O2, Superdrug, Argos, Dyson, and Currys, to name just a few, are already offering generous discounts on anything you could want to buy, from air fryers to 4K TVs, iPhones to broadband bundles, kitchen goods to Nintendo Switch consoles.

Better yet, retailers that have unleashed pre-Black Friday deals have pledged that prices will not be dropped on the day itself. That means you can treat yourself to a bargain today safe in the knowledge that you won't see the same item discounted to a lower price in a few days when Black Friday rolls around.

What are the best Black Friday deals already live?

Here are just a few examples of the deals you can get.

This Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner now sells at 43% off with the price down to £199 from £349.

One of the top cleaning appliances, it boasts clever anti-hair wrap technology that removes hairs from the brush as you clean. With up to 40 mins of running time, it's light enough to use a handheld device to get hard-to-reach areas. Get it on Amazon.

Tefal Easy Fry Compact Air Fryer had its price dropped from £89.99 to £59.99.

Cooking in an air fryer saves more energy than using a conventional oven and Currys has discounted the Tefal Easy Fry Air Fryer for Black Friday. It's a great addition to small kitchens and can cook a variety of delicious meals.

The Hair Lab by Mark Hill Hairdryer now sells for £26.99 instead of the original £59.99, saving you £33.00.

Loved for its powerful ability to dry and smooth hair, this hairdryer by Mark Hill is powered by 2300W and extra airflow for 20% quicker drying. It has two-speed settings and three heat settings and one cool shot. Get it in Boots.

When do Black Friday deals end?

Most retailers will bring their biggest Black Friday discounts to a close at 11.59 pm on November 25. However, some of them will extend it until Monday, November 28, which is referred to as Cyber Monday, traditionally, a blockbuster one-day sales event for online retailers.

However, with Black Friday embraced by online retailers the line between Black Friday and Cyber Monday have started to blur in recent years.

Never assume that your favourite deal will stick around until 11.59 pm on Monday, November 28. If you want a specific deal, it's best to add it to your basket as soon as possible. After all, even if the deal does last until Monday, it could be out-of-stock already now.

Sources used:

- Express: 'Black Friday 2022: Best early deals, tips from experts, predicted sales and key dates'