Avoid the Crowds: Why Shopping Online this Black Friday is the Answer

South African shoppers are more hyped for Black Friday 2024 than ever before, with retailers expected to rake in an additional R22 billion in revenue as a result. Last year, e-commerce ruled the Black Friday battlefield, and for good reason. Heading into physical stores on Black Friday weekend can be like the nightmare before Christmas. We say, follow the trend and do your Black Friday shopping online instead. Here’s why shopping online is the best choice for Black Friday in South Africa.

In-store shopping on Black Friday can be a nightmare. Shelves are emptied in seconds and lines for the tills feel longer than the queue for the bathroom at a music festival. Between the overcrowded aisles and the fear of your must-have item being snatched right before your eyes, the stress can outweigh the savings.

The hidden costs of in-store shopping

We get it, the sheer volume of options in shopping centres and retail shops can leave consumers feeling paralysed, either unable to make a decision or settling on something just to ease their anxiety, which often results in buyer’s remorse.

Beyond the mental toll, there are also practical costs to consider. You may begin to question if the discounts are truly worth it when factoring in the added expenses of fuel and parking. And to make matters worse, Black Friday attracts criminals who see it as the perfect opportunity to target consumers distracted by discounts.

Clicks, not crowds

So, rather than wrestling over the last appliance in stock, why not consider shopping for your Black Friday deals online? This option gives you a more controlled experience. Without the pressure of packed aisles or ever-expanding queues, shoppers can compare deals to ensure they’re getting the best possible prices without having to step foot outside. Some online retailers roll out Black Friday discounts early, often extending them for longer periods – allowing customers to shop when it suits them, without the stress of a ticking clock.

The best part? While some South Africans will be camping out in front of stores from midnight, online shoppers can stay cosy in bed and even make their purchases in their pyjamas. Talk about perks!

Shopping in-store on Black Friday is like survival of the fittest. Online is a better way to bag deals without the drama – why contend with the chaos when you can shop smarter, not harder?

No limits to your saving potential

Because your shopping online, you can expand your horizons and even shop Black Friday deals outside of South Africa. Don’t let geography dictate which deals you can take advantage of. Just because you’re in South Africa, doesn’t mean you can’t capitalise on the epic Black Friday deals on offer in the USA.

Online stores like Amazon.com, Walmart, Target, Ulta and Sephora are all known to offer incredible Black Friday deals. With the help of a parcel forwarding service like the super reliable Postbox Courier, you can shop them all rather than being left out in the dark simply because you’re in the good ole Republic!

Once you have all your Black Friday purchases lined up, there’s no need to worry about paying for multiple international shipping costs (in dollars no less) from multiple stores and waiting with bated breath to see if your parcels arrive in South Africa safely. With Postbox Courier you can get all your shopping done in the USA and send it to your unique USA address for consolidation. Postbox Courier will then bundle all your orders together into one easy shipment to forward to SA for you. They’ll even assist with the calculation and payment of any import duties due to SARS and better still, deliver your consolidated parcel straight to your door!

Plus, signing up with Postbox Courier is easy, and FREE!

How does PostBox Courier work?

Signing up with Postbox Courier means you’re able to shop for anything you like from international retailers’ online stores.

With Postbox Courier, you get a personal postbox address in New York City, London, and other hubs across the world. You can then use this address as your delivery address when ordering online. Once your parcels arrive, the trusty team at Postbox Courier will ensure to get it from there right back here to your doorstep in the good ole Republic.

Plus, if you’re worried about what this will all cost, Postbox Courier even has a Postbox Courier on its homepage to let you estimate what your shipping costs will be.