The best way to protect yourself from Black Friday regret is to decide what you want to buy before the sales are on. This means you’ll be buying something you really want or need at a good price, instead of buying your third toastie machine just because it was 30% off. Have a think about the big items you’ve been after for a while. Does your phone have a cracked screen that’s been bugging you? Is your printer only working at a snail’s pace? Have you had your eye on that expensive perfume for months? Try making a list and setting your priorities. Then head to a review site like Which? or CNET to help you decide which products will give you the most bang for your buck. And if it’s phones, tablets or sims you’re after, make sure you check out the deals we’ve got on offer this Black Friday.

Don’t just rely on social media to keep you updated. You could get offers straight to your inbox by signing up to newsletters. Some might even send you exclusive offers or sneak peeks for being on their mailing list. Make sure you sign up well before Black Friday itself though, as many online stores will start their sales a few days or even weeks beforehand. And don’t forget to sign up for updates from us, to stay in the loop on our offers on phones, tablets, headphones and more.

Now for the fun bit. Happy Black Friday. Many online retailers will start listing their offers at midnight. So if you want to get in early and make sure you bag the best bargains before they’re gone, it could be a late night (or an early morning). And don’t forget that Black Friday isn’t limited to just the Friday. The sales often last all weekend, until Cyber Monday or even longer. So you’ve got a few days to hunt for those bargains. Still not seen anything you fancy? Don’t forget that many retailers have a Christmas sale too, where you’ll find even more on offer. Check out our Christmas deals.