A nice long holiday weekend is always something to look forward to, but when that long weekend also happens to be a great weekend for shopping, we're thrilled. Especially when the deals that are dropping are on some of the best products and brands we know our readers love. We've been combing our best lists and scouring our favorite retailers for the best Memorial Day sales and we've found quite a bit worth your time and money. Particularly in the home and tech space at Amazon. So many of our favorite devices, vacuums, TVs and more are on sale already. Like this top-selling soundbar that has shoppers raving about how it's transformed their TV watching.
We know that not all "deals" are worthy of your attention, but that's why we've got a team of shopping experts who track prices and deals so you can find a legitimate deal worth shopping.
How does a 16-inch laptop slashed by over $1,000 sound? (Pretty good if you ask us!) Plus, we found a super-popular pair of Sony headphones for a mere $10 and a No. 1 bestselling Bissell carpet cleaner for $99 ... and that's just the beginning. Happy saving!
We've got all the tips and tricks you need to help you shop a major shopping holiday like this, but here are some highlights:
Create a Wish List — Just like we suggest for every big savings event, the most efficient way to navigate multi-retailer sales is to consider creating a wish list ahead of time. This makes it easier to track prices and not miss when an item's price drops.
Shop early for deals — Don't wait for deals because you think they'll get better—they might not! Plus, many of deals are time or quantity-limited, so when the item is out of stock, the deal ends.
Sign up for invite-only lists — This is a super simple way to ensure you don't miss the timing of sales on retailers you love. Plus, lots of retailers offer an additional discount for sharing your email address.
Price matching at other retailers — This does add a bit of work to your shopping experience, but if you have a prepared list, you'll be able to easily check that the retailer you're going to checkout with is indeed the retailer with the best price at the moment. While this weekend is typically spent at backyard cookouts, parades, and newly-opened community pools, there are also tons of retailers celebrating in their own ways, with major sales on brands and products we love.
Summer is getting so close we can practically smell it. Memorial Day Weekend is the long weekend we all look forward to kick off summer unofficially, and what better way to get ready for longer days and warmer nights than with some of the year's biggest sales and deepest discounts? Shop our picks for the best tech deals at Amazon this weekend and get ready to save big.
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