How to Shop for the Best Black Friday 2019 Deals in South Africa!

Staff Writer / 21-11-2019 / Tips

Black Friday 2019 is almost upon us here in sunny South Africa, and most of us will be hunting for the best Black Friday cell phone deals, mobile deals and other discounts from retailers and service providers.

The mistake most consumers end up making is queuing outside stores, sometimes from the night before, just to get the best deals of the day. Some people have even been injured because of the sheer number of shoppers rushing through the aisles with their trolleys, pushing and shoving each other to grab those discounted items off the shelves. There’s no need to get caught up in all this craziness or even put yourself at risk of being the victim of Black Friday theft. Thanks to online shopping, you now have the convenience of browsing and purchasing discounted Black Friday 2019 deals from the comfort of your home.

The best tip we can give you is to work out your budget beforehand. People often see stuff on sale on Black Friday and think that they can afford it just because it is being offered at a discount. In the early stages of your planning process, it is vital that you take a look at your own personal income and expenses to determine how much you can really afford and, of course, research the deal you want.

This year, Black Friday will fall on the 29th of November, so you still have time to do your research. While there is an abundance of information online, it can often be confusing. At Mondo, our mission is to simplify your Black Friday shopping so that you can get the best SIM only, mobile data or cell phone deal that perfectly suits your needs. This is why we offer in-depth industry news and smartphone reviews on our Tech News page and video reviews of the hottest mobile devices and tech on our official YouTube channel.

A visit to the Mondo website on Black Friday means you don’t have to deal with the long queues, no parking, lack of stock and mobs of other customers who are all leaping for the same deals at the same time.

Happy shopping!

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