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Canadian Black Friday deals are watered down versions of American door crashers. We've got tips for local and cross-border shoppers.
Black Friday—the day after American Thanksgiving and single busiest shopping day of the year in U.S.—may have finally become ubiquitous in Canada but don’t expect the kind of bargain hunting hysteria seen south of the border.
Just 9% of Canadians are planning a Black Friday or Cyber Monday purchase this year, a recent survey for CIBC has found. (Cyber Monday, the Monday following the Black Friday, is known for its steep web-only discounts.)
Peter Mintsopoulos, a Scarborough, Ont. courier, is a seasoned Black Friday shopper and border-hopper. Last year, he and his wife saved $325 on baby stroller at Toy’R’Us in Columbus, OH. This year he’s driving the family down again to visit relatives and to pick up a vacuum, and maybe a tablet computer.
“Prices are typically cheaper in the states compared to Canada but it’s more so on that day. It’s the biggest shopping day of the year,” Mintsopoulos said.
He’s done his research and says Black Friday deals in this country pale in comparison.
“They are trying to capitalize on the U.S. Black Friday but I find Canadian deals are better the two weeks before Christmas and Boxing Day. I don’t find any real deals here on Black Friday. Maybe it’s just starting now but it’s never really been promoted like it is in the States, not even close.”
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