Early Black Friday deals LIVE: November is here and the savings have started
Major retailers have already kicked off their Black Friday savings, which means there are deals to be had right now
Will there be PS5 deals this Black Friday?
With what is poised to be the game of the year launching in just a few weeks ( 19 November), we expect to see some console bundles for both the PS5 and Xbox Series S / X. However, with availability of consoles being scarce right now, and prices much higher than they were a year ago, don't expect a great deal.
I do expect there will be some savings in the coming weeks on bundled systems, so if you're considering buying now, it's worth holding on. However, decent deals are still likely to be some time off.
Smells like a deal
We've just launched our Black Friday fragrance live blog for those who want the best deals on aftershaves, cologne and perfumes, but to give you a taster, here are a couple of top discounts.
Tom Ford Black Orchid: was £78 now £62.40 at John Lewis
Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled Night: was £128 now £54.99 at The Perfume Shop
Very good deals with a promise
The Black Friday deals on Very.co.uk are very appealing (sorry). It has one of the most varied sales we've seen so far, and features some great discounts. For instance, the Nintendo Switch 2 Sports Bundle, complete with headset and travel case is £70 off, now £434.99. Boss The Scent Magnetic For Him is £57 off, now £50, the Hisense 50-inch 4K TV is £200 off, now £299. You can even pick up a 7ft pre-lit Christmas tree with £45 off, now £90.
Plus, Very's Black Friday promise means that if you've bought a Black Friday item from Very and then see it drop to a lower price during its Black Friday period, they will refund the difference!
AO Black Friday prices hit
AO's Black Friday deals are heavy on the large appliances, but cover everything from fridges to games consoles. This Samsung 65-inch MiniLED TV is now £70 off at £549, with an extra £27 off for members, while the Garmin Forerunner 165 is now £54 off at £145.
Browse all the Black Friday deals at AO.com now
Cocktails are on me
We've found more great deals in the Currys Black Friday sale, and you can find our selection here. One of my favourites has to be the Bartesian cocktail Maker which has £100 off right now, priced £199.
Coffee break?
Coffee addicts should definitely catch a whiff of the Argos Black Friday sale, as there are some rather good coffee machines on sale, including these 3 De'Longhi essentials.
You can pick up a filter coffee machine for under £30, a coffee grinder for under £40 and a kettle for under £40, too. That's a full set for just over £100 – not bad at all!
An iconic multitool upto half price
If you don't own a Leatherman you're missing one of the handiest tools around. These multitool devices are the ultimate in everyday carry accessories and now you can pick up one for less.
There are Black Friday sales in both the US and UK stores right now, with up to 50% off some models.
£400 off a flagship foldable phone
If you're struggling to get an iPhone Duo or you simply prefer an Android OS, then you're in luck, as the latest Samsung folding phone is £400 off right now.
Samsung's own November discount takes £300 off the price, while Amazon knocks another £100 off that, taking the price down to just £1299.
Building a deal
Among the deals in the Argos Black Friday sale is a decent amount of LEGO. Some to look out for include the LEGO Concorde with £40 off, now £130, the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon with £160 off, now £575 and the LEGO Italian Riviera set with £50 off, now £200.
See all the LEGO deals in the Argos Black Friday sale here.
These Boots are made for deals
Boots has now launched its Black Friday sale too. There's a wide assortment of fragrances, skincare, electric items and more at prices better than half off. Like the Gucci Guilty For Him 50ml with £41 off, now £35, the Philips i9000 Prestige electric shaver with £350 off, now £199.99, or the Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale with £19 off, now £110.99.
Browse all the Boots Black Friday sale here.
John Lewis hasn't launched yet but...
There are still some deals to be had, including savings on Dyson products, Samsung TVs, Chanel fragrance and more. Browse all the John Lewis tech deals here.
Currys has some wheel bargains
The Currys Black Friday sale also launched last week and covers all categories, from appliances to health and beauty, with up to 40% off right now.
Two that stood out were these electric bikes from Sharp. The Sharp MB04 folding bike is £200 off at £999, while the more traditional Sharp DM022 is also £200 off at £999.
Browse all the Currys Black Friday offers here
Argos Black Friday deals
Taking a deeper dive into the Argos sale, there's definitely some decent deals to be had right now. For instance, there's £60 off the Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 air fryer, now £99.99, £300 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, now £1399 and £500 off the Hisense 100-inch MiniLED TV, now £2799.
Browse all the Argos Black Friday deals here
Amazon's sale hasn't started but still beats on price
While Amazon hasn't started its Black Friday sale yet (I suspect it will land around 19 November), its limited-time deals are still regularly beating other stores. Take the Dyson V8 Cyclone that's now 41% off on Amazon. That's the same price as in Argos' Black Friday sale.
LG OLED deal
Now if you are looking for a new TV, this LG OLED C6 deal is one to consider. you can pick up the 55-inch version for £1117.17 direct from LG, which is £582.80 less than the list price. Plus you get a 5-year warranty as part of the deal.
November is here!
Have you thought about your Christmas shopping yet? No, of course not, me neither, but I have thought about a new TV, new vacuum cleaner, PlayStation 5, LEGO and a new smart watch... Luckily sales have started early, so there's time to get a good deal on gifts for yourself before you have to start thinking about others.
Unless of course, you are that organised. In which case, get those lists together and get shopping, as the sales have started and you don't want to miss out.