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Touch of Modern Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Touch of Modern’s Black Friday Sale 2025 is just around the corner. Here’s a look at when things will likely happen, what kinds of deals and discount levels to watch for, and a copy of last year’s ad so you have a reference point.


Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates

  • We’re expecting some early deals to drop at touchofmodern.com on Monday, November 24, 2025. These usually serve as warm-ups with smaller discounts, limited stock, or specific product categories.

  • The main event will likely begin on Black Friday itself, November 28, 2025. That’s when most of the big items and sitewide offers kick in.

  • The sale is expected to run through Sunday, November 30, 2025. So there may be fresh markdowns or extra deals toward the end of that period.

  • Sometimes there may be “doorbuster” style deals (limited quantities) right at the start, and toward the end some previously sold-out items may come back in limited stock or with smaller discounts.


What to Expect in Discount Levels

Here’s what you can expect to see based on Touch of Modern’s past events:

  • An extra 20% off at checkout on most if not all sale items.

  • On specific items (especially watches, tech gadgets, home decor) discounts ranging from perhaps 30-70% off compared to regular or “retail” pricing. Some items might go deeper, depending on how old or overstocked they are.

  • Best deals are likely on items already marked down. The “discount stack” effect: a sale price plus an extra 20% off could bring some very good bargains.

  • Items that are high margin or newer releases may have smaller discounts. Older inventory, clearance lines, or “seconds” might see the steepest reductions.


Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad History

Are you interested in seeing some of Touch of Modern’s older Black Friday ads? Then you’ve come to the right place! Follow the links below to view the last few years of ad history.

  • 2024: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2021: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2020: Page 1.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2018: Page 1.
  • 2017: Page 1.
  • 2016: Page 1, 2 and 3.

Questions & Comments

What are you planning on getting at Touch of Modern this Thanksgiving weekend? Are you shopping for yourself or are you planning on picking up a Christmas gift? Let us know in the comments.

Total Gym Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Total Gym’s Black Friday events typically launch a few days before Thanksgiving and run through Black Friday itself. By looking at previous years, we pretty much have a good idea of the likely sale dates and the expected markdowns to come. Here’s what we’re expecting here in 2025.


Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates

Total Gym’s Black Friday Sale in 2025 is expected to begin on Tuesday, November 25, two days before Thanksgiving. The deals are likely to end on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST, although some products may sell out earlier.


Typical Discount Levels

The company has followed a consistent approach in recent years. Accessories generally receive the largest markdowns, often up to 50% off. Bundles, which combine machines with add-ons, usually fall around 25% off. Most other items across the site tend to receive a 20% discount. The reductions are typically applied automatically at checkout when shopping directly at totalgymdirect.com, so entering a promo code is not necessary. Free shipping on large equipment has also been included in past years, but it is advisable to confirm this when purchasing.


Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad History

How does this year’s Black Friday sale compare to last year’s Black Friday sale at Total Gym? Follow the below ad archive links to find out.

  • 2024: Page 1.
  • 2023: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2022: Page 1.
  • 2021: Page 1.

Questions & Comments

Which home gym or accessory will you be getting at Total Gym this Thanksgiving weekend? Let us know in the comments section below.

T-Mobile Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025: T-Mobile is expected to launch its Black Friday 2025 sale with a wide range of device promotions, service discounts, and bundle offers. You can typically expect deals on the newest smartphones (including the new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air), tablets, and smartwatches, along with perks for home internet plans. Based on last year’s event, here is an overview of what to expect from T-Mobile’s Black Friday sale this year.


Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates

T-Mobile’s 2025 Black Friday sale is expected to begin on Monday, November 24, 2025, three days before Thanksgiving, at tmobile.com. Promotions will likely run through Black Friday, continue over the weekend, and extend into Cyber Monday on December 1, 2025. Some offers may remain available through the following week, though the most popular devices often sell out earlier.


Types of Discounts

T-Mobile typically structures its Black Friday promotions around bill credits spread over 24 months. The largest savings usually require a device trade-in, adding a new line, or enrolling in premium plans such as Go5G Plus or Go5G Next. Discounts often bring the cost of flagship devices down to zero after credits. Tablets, smartwatches, and accessories are often offered at sharply reduced prices when paired with new qualifying lines. Home internet deals and bundle offers are also a recurring theme.


Examples from Last Year

To understand what 2025 may bring, it helps to look at the 2024 sale. Last year’s promotions included:

  • Smartphones: Free Samsung Galaxy S24 (up to $800 off via bill credits with trade-in or new line), free iPhone 16 Pro with eligible trade-in on Go5G Next, and up to four free iPhone 16 devices with four new lines at $25 per line.

  • Tablets and Watches: iPad 10th Gen for $99 with a qualifying tablet line, free Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (40mm) with a new DIGITS watch line, and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $99 with a new line.

  • Home Internet and Extras: Free Amazon Fire TV with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, $150 back for switching to T-Mobile Home Internet, and free SyncUp Kids Watch 2 with a qualifying line.

These examples show that the deepest discounts generally combined multiple conditions: trade-ins, new lines, and higher-tier plan requirements.


Things to Keep in Mind

  • “Free” devices are usually free after bill credits, which apply over 24 months. Canceling service early may result in the loss of credits and a remaining balance due.
  • Connection charges and taxes are not typically included in advertised prices.
  • Trade-in values depend on the condition and eligibility of the device being exchanged.
  • Many offers are tied to premium plan requirements, so customers on other plans may not qualify for the highest discounts.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad History

We’ve built up quite an archive of T-Mobile’s Black Friday ads over the years. You can check them all out by following the links below.

  • 2024: Page 1, 2 and 3.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2021: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2020: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • 2016: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
A view outside the T-Mobile store on State St. in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

Are you planning on switching over to T-Mobile or are you renewing your existing cell phone contract this month? What new phones are you thinking about getting? Let us know in the comments.