Cyber Monday 2008 deals: Black Friday online equivalent coming
Filed under: News | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: November 30, 2008 | 1 Comment
For many, Black Friday was a bit of a washout for retailers and shoppers. Retailers had hoped that Back Friday 2008 would help to kick start their sales figures, but it seems that this did not happen. Many shoppers love to grab hold of a great bargain, but do not like the idea of standing out in all weather’s to get that deal. However do not despair as the online equivalent is coming, Cyber Monday.
Black Friday 2008 was one of the worst ever, as more and more shoppers decided to stay at home so they did not have to face the cold, instead they chose to stay in the comfort of their own home and see if they could pick up some deals online, and have been waiting for Cyber Monday to come, when the online deals really kick in.
According to I4U, PayPal noticed that online transactions were up 34 percent, and online payments were up by 26 percent over Black Friday 2007. This is showing that the current trend of shopping online is not slowing down, but is increasing.
Looking at these figures, it shows that Cyber Monday 2008 could be the best yet. Shoppers now wait in anticipation, as to what deals will be available from online stores. Are you one of those who likes the idea of standing in the crowds on Black Friday, or would you much rather bag a bargain from the comfort of your own home?
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This web site will help you get the best prices on all of your purchases on cyber monday (and after!)
http://www.zingsale.com
It’s a free service that tracks prices of products from online stores (like amazon) and sends you an email when the price drops. You can set a target price or be notified when it falls by a certain percentage. Might be a nice way to make sure you’re getting the best deals this holiday season.