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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 11.22.22 Black Friday used to fall on one day of the year. Shoppers would camp outside of stores, eagerly awaiting the chance to bust down some doors and save a ton of cash. Over time, the sale event has grown. Now, the entire month of November is a hydra where the heads are "slashed prices" and the sword-wielding hero is an overwhelmed customer. Stores are offering more deals than ever online, meaning you don't need to leave the couch to participate. But it can all get confusing. How can you tell if a deal is worth your time and money? When do sales start and end? Do you really need that gadget? We're here to help. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Black Friday Will Be Confusing (Again). Here Are Our Tips The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here's how to make the most of it. See what our editors are raving about. Get WIRED's Holiday Gift Guide newsletter—a roundup of the best seasonal recommendations from WIRED editors—delivered straight to your inbox.   Tap the link below to join the mailing list and view our latest guides.  SIGN ME UP You Might Also Like ... The Best Early Black Friday Deals The big sale isn't here quite yet, but you can already get killer deals on laptops, office chairs, phones, and even Instant Pots. 30 Early Best Buy Black Friday Deals The retailer has a flexible holiday return policy, and the discounts are going strong. 56 Early Target Black Friday Deals The retailer has a price match guarantee for anything bought until December 24, so get ahead of your holiday shopping list without worry. 5 Best Black Friday Sonos Deals on Soundbars and Speakers Don't wait until after the turkey to start shopping because these discounts start now and end on November 28. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes the print edition plus editor in chief Gideon Lichfield's column, System Update. Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions