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Updated on Wednesday April 24 2024: While we still have some time left to go until 123inkjets’ Black Friday 2024 sale arrives, we’ve been tracking them long enough to know what to expect. Here’s what we are predicting this year:
Be on the lookout for 18% off compatible printer cartridges and 5% off name-brand printer cartridges with promo code.
Free shipping is usually offered anywhere in the continental United States during the event.
The sale is expected to run from Monday November 25th to Saturday November 30th, 2024 (that’s assuming they follow last year’s sale schedule).
As always, updates will be posted here once available. But rather than checking back, you can always our newsletter to be the first to know once their ad is officially released. See you again soon!
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Ad History
Here’s a record 123inkjets’ older Black Friday ads from the last few years:
Updated on Monday April 22, 2024: Regardless if you’re planning on buying that perfect diamond engagement ring or if you’re shopping for a gold necklace to give to someone special under the Christmas tree, Zales’ upcoming Black Friday sale will help you save on just about all jewelry storewide. So when can you shop this year and what will we see? Here’s a look at our predictions for 2024.
Our Black Friday 2024 Predictions
The first pre-Black Friday emails that we usually see from Zales come out two weeks before Thanksgiving. But historically, it’s always been worth waiting for the main event; you can expect it to begin a week before Black Friday itself. That would on Friday November 22, 2024 if the same trend continues this year.
The event usually continues through Cyber Monday or while supplies last. That falls on Monday December 2, 2024 this year. Just keep in mind that certain specials may be added throughout the event.
In terms of the deals, we typically see 50% off select specials and up to 40% off nearly everything else. Just keep in mind it’s “up to 40% off” so not everything will be on sale at that price point. Plus, as always, there will be certain exclusions. You can scroll down the page to see last year’s ad, highlights and official terms to get a general sense of type of offers that we typically see.
Online shoppers usually qualify for free shipping anywhere within the United States.
Most purchases made at Zales are covered by a 60 day risk-free return policy. So if you or your loved one doesn’t love whatever you bought, in most cases you shouldn’t have any issues giving it back for a full refund (which may or may not be extended until after Christmas and into the new year so keep an eye out for an extension of the return policy during the holidays).
So what exclusions can you expect to see from Zales’ Black Friday 2024 sale? Well, probably the same ones from last year. Those include: “Clearance, ArtCarved class rings, Design Suite, Create Your Own program styles, select collections, Vera Wang Love Gifts & Custom, Designer Spotlight Collections, select watches, Movado, Coach, Bulova Frank Sinatra, Smart watches, loose diamonds, specially priced items, special events, special orders, close-outs, pre-owned, gift cards, repairs, warranties and prior purchases.”
Most importantly, is Zales’ Black Friday sale worth shopping? That’s a hard question to answer because of the vast variety of jewelry that’s included. Some of the specials will be good and some not as good (and often similar to what you’ll see at some of their other events, such as their Labor Day sale). We always recommend that you compare whatever you’re looking to buy with similar items at other jewelry stores, especially with Costco (they seem to have some of most competitive prices on jewelry). There’s a lot of discussion on this topic on Reddit, including if it’s worth buying natural or lab-grown diamonds.
Of course as we always do here on Blacker Friday, the moment Zales’ Black Friday 2024 ad is released and the offers officially confirmed, we’ll post everything you will need to know right on this page. So be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates or join our newsletter to stay informed.
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Black Friday 2024 Start & End Dates
Zales is one of those stores that typically gives you plenty of time to shop their event. Not only is it over a week long, but they also run pre-BF deals before then as well. And we’ve been watching the trend roughly repeat itself over the last 8 years.
Expected early BF sale dates: November 15-21, 2024 or while in-stock inventory lasts.
Expected Black Friday sale start date: Friday November 22, 2024 (that’s one week before Black Friday itself).
Expected Black Friday sale end date:Cyber Monday, December 2, 2024 or while inventory lasts.
Ad History
We’ve built quite an archive of Zales’ previous Black Friday ads over the years. Follow the links below to view the ad history.
The double doors are wide open at the Zales Factory Outlet store in Camarillo, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
Questions & Comments
What new jewelry are you planning on buying this upcoming holiday weekend at Zales? Getting something for yourself or are you shopping for the perfect Christmas gift? Maybe an engagement ring for one lucky girl? Let us know in the comments below.
Updated on Monday April 22, 2024: GAP is known for running a big site and storewide event on Black Friday and throughout the long holiday weekend. However, you have to be careful and not shop too early because you could miss out on some of the best deals. Here’s a look at what we’re expecting to see from them this year (our predictions are based off of the trends we’ve noticed throughout the years that we’ve been tracking their Black Friday sales).
Our Black Friday 2024 Sale Predictions
GAP often begins their “Black Friday” messaging a few days before Thanksgiving. Last year it was 60% off “Really Big Deals” and 40% off nearly everything else. But if you waited to shop on Thanksgiving day itself, you could have gotten a much better 50% to 60% off site and storewide (similar to what you’ll also see from their sister brand, Old Navy, over the long weekend). So we don’t recommend shopping any of the so called “Black Friday” specials before then.
In terms of the expiration date, GAP tends to portray a sense of urgency when advertising their promotions. That means you can expect to see a short sales window mentioned within the terms and conditions of their Black Friday sale (likely ending on Black Friday itself). However, when we look at what they usually run immediately afterwards, it’s only the handful of doorbuster deals that seem to vary but the site-wide 50% off deal continues past Cyber Monday.
You can also pick up free shipping on your total online purchase of $50 or more when you join their rewards program (it’s free to signup on their site).
All GAP stores, included those located within the 200+ malls and outlets nationwide operated by the Simon Property Group, are expected to be closed on Thanksgiving day itself.
GAP’s Black Friday sale is usually offered at Gap, GapBody, GapKids, and babyGap stores (and corresponding store websites) in the U.S. only. Gap Factory Outlets are always excluded from the offer.
No extra discounts are offered on gift card purchases and non-merchandise items (i.e. shipping & handling charges, taxes, etc.). No extra discounts offered on select items labeled as “doorbuster”.
Most importantly, should you shop this event or skip it? Generally, if you look at what people are posting on Reddit, consensus is that After Christmas and Labor Day sales often bring out the best clearance deals on clothing. But GAP’s Black Friday sale is often pretty good too so if you need to refresh your wardroom for the winter, it’s not a bad time to do so.
We’ll post a copy of GAP’s Black Friday 2024 ad the moment it becomes available. Be sure to either bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates or join our newsletter to stay informed as news happens.
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Black Friday 2024 Start & End Dates
GAP’s Black Friday sales typically consist of a few very similar short events that begin a few days before Black Friday and end a few days after Cyber Monday. So even though you’ll see a lot of “ending today” type of messaging coming from them, on the most part, the discount levels are pretty much the same.
Expected Early BF sale: Monday November 25, 2024 through Wednesday November 27, 2024.
Expected BF start date: Thursday November 28, 2024 (that’s on Thanksgiving day). Just keep in mind the GAP store near you may be closed on Thanksgiving.
Expected BF end date: Tuesday December 3, 2024.
Ad History
We’re including an archive of GAP’s previous Black Friday ads below. Enjoy!
A view in front of the GAP store located within the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in Santa Barbara, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
Questions & Comments
Will you be heading out to your nearest GAP store or will you be shopping from home this Thanksgiving weekend? What’s on your shopping list? Let us know in the comments section below.
