November is around the corner, and so is the season of countless sales and deals. However, venturing into Cyber Monday shopping without being adequately informed and preparing a proper plan is not a good idea. On the contrary, it can lead to unnecessary expenditure dampening one’s extensively chalked-out holiday plans. To avert such situations, here are ten hacks to follow this holiday season for having the best Cyber Monday ever:

Go through previous years’ sales data for guidance

Due to the ever-changing trends and moods of the season, and the short life span of the products, retailers usually do not recycle Cyber Monday offers. However, through previous years’ sales data, customers can predict what items will yield the best bargains. Generally, products like cosmetics, apparel, clothing, and electronics have emerged as the stalwarts of Cyber Monday sales.

Prepare a well-chalked-out budget

Preparing a budget plan is one of the most crucial things one must take care of before venturing into Cyber Monday shopping. According to experts, a well-chalked-out budget plan tends to reserve 20 percent on personal expenses, 50 percent on home essentials, like groceries, and the remaining 30 percent for costs related to recreation, including holiday shopping. Also, get a grip on your temptations and stick to the budget plan.

Use price comparison tools

Customers must not begin their Cyber Monday shopping unless they are sure that the deal they wish to seek is the best one on the market. To be sure, use any price comparison toolbar or application to search, compare and find out which retailers are providing the best bargains.

Generate a spreadsheet with sale links and information

For “spreadsheet people,” their habit will yield outstanding results this Cyber Monday on online shopping. Generate a spreadsheet with columns including:

Site descriptions

Interesting product links

Price ranges

Comparison with rival retailers

Promotions and discounts

Shipping policies

Other information

Keep updating it with new retail websites with exciting deals to get an encyclopedic overview of the best available bargains.

Do not go to sites with careless security practices

Cyber Monday sales are also when scammers wait for opportunities to rob the ardent shoppers. So, avoid going to retail sites that lack the necessary security practices. Use reliable browsers with stringent security for identity protection.

Be early or sleep late at night

Most retailers begin to lay out their offers from midnight itself. If a particular item is in great demand and susceptible to getting sold out quickly, make sure to either sleep late at night or be an early bird.