Black Friday shopping guide: Smart ways to spot real deals this weekend

Black Friday isnt just about US shoppers rushing into stores anymore - its now a big-time online shopping event in Britain too. Research by MoneySavingExpert shows that two-thirds of popular items were cheaper during last years Black Friday than during pre-Christmas sales

Hereʼs how to spot real deals:

• Hotukdeals shows community-rated discounts
• PriceRunner tracks price history
• PriceSpy compares current prices
• CamelCamelCamel checks Amazon price changes

Travel deals are looking good this season - EasyJet has one-way Europe flights from £14.99 and package-holiday discounts up to £200 (which is pretty-good value for next summer trips). Its smart to check Skyscanner or Google Flights too; they might find even better prices

Railcard savings are worth checking out: last year Trainpal had amazing deals - just £15 for yearly passes and £35 for three-year ones. Different cards work for teens young-adults seniors and veterans; its worth getting one even if your current card hasnt expired

Subscription hunters can find good stuff too. Language-app Duolingo and streaming service Disney+ often cut prices in half during Black Friday. Internet providers like Virgin Media are offering three months free broadband plus some extra perks

For extra savings use cashback websites - Topcashback gives 14.5% back at Kiko Milano and 8% at Gymshark. Smart shoppers can stack these with cashback credit cards: just dont forget to pay the full balance each month