Black Friday is back again this year, bringing with it incredible discounts and special offers. Read here to find out how you can save even more with Rabattcorner on the biggest shopping day of the year thanks to cashback.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday originated in the U.S. and officially always takes place the day after Thanksgiving. On this day, customers are lured into stores and online shops with incredible bargain prices. This works so well that Black Friday has at times been extended to an entire weekend or even “Black Week,” closely followed by Cyber Monday on the following Monday.

As a result, Black Friday has become the most important shopping day of the year in many places. Thanks to the incredible prices and Black Friday sales across a wide range of product categories—such as electronics, jewelry, fashion, and many others—more purchases are made on that day (both online and in-store) than on any other day of the year.

Many people think that the name alludes to the positive impact the day has on sales figures at various stores. The belief is that on this day, many stores finally turn a profit instead of operating at a loss. However, this is not true.

Actually, the name comes from the fact that police officers in Philadelphia in the 1960s referred to the Friday after Thanksgiving as “Black Friday” because the tourists out shopping created such large crowds that they kept the police on their toes. The meaning of the day as we understand it today has only existed since the 1980s.

Black Friday in Switzerland

In 2015, Manor became the first company in Switzerland to start attracting customers with exclusive special offers on Black Friday. Since then, more and more retailers have joined in. It has since become an increasingly important shopping day from which many Swiss people benefit.

While online stores often have to make sure their websites continue to function properly despite high visitor traffic, people often line up at brick-and-mortar stores well before opening hours.

So Black Friday is no longer limited to the U.S. In many Western countries, it’s celebrated in a big way, and prices are slashed. Whether online or in-store, you can really score some great deals at low prices. And it’s not just Friday that’s in the spotlight anymore—it’s the whole weekend, and thanks to Cyber Monday, the following Monday as well.

What’s cheaper on Black Friday than usual?

On Black Friday itself and the following weekend, you can often find products at lower prices that aren’t usually available as special offers. If you’re looking for a new TV at Media Markt or a new cell phone at melectronics, it’s worth waiting until the end of November. That’s because electronics are often cheaper on Black Friday.

But fashion, accessories, pet supplies, home appliances, and more are also on sale this weekend. In short: These days, almost every online store has attractive Black Friday deals to attract customers even amid fierce competition.

If you shop through Rabattcorner, you’ll also benefit from cashback. This makes your already affordable order even cheaper—which makes it all the more worthwhile! The discounts are often higher than at any other time of the year.

So is it really worth it?

In short: Yes! The discounts are really steep and, in many cases, even higher than at any other time of the year. Discounts of up to 50%, 70%, or even 80% are more the rule than the exception. Since almost everyone participates in Black Friday, it’s very important for individual stores to offer the lowest possible prices.

With cashback, it’s twice as rewarding

Earning cashback is generally always a great way to save money when shopping online. If you’re wondering exactly why cashback is worth it for you, here are five reasons why.

In short, shopping through Rabattcorner is always worth it because you get cash back on every online purchase. Some of our users have already received payouts of over CHF 1,000! I know that sounds unbelievable, but here’s a testimonial from a real user.

So on special savings days, it’s even more worthwhile to earn extra cashback. Not only will you get the lowest prices thanks to discounts and coupon codes at ABOUT YOU, Zalando Lounge, and more, but you’ll also receive a percentage of your purchase amount directly into your Rabattcorner account.

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How does cashback work?

In this video, Larissa explains how to earn cashback through Rabattcorner.

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With cashback, almost every online purchase is a great way to save money. However, since cashback is compatible with traditional promotions and often with coupon codes as well, shopping holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Singles’ Day, and so on are the perfect opportunity to snag products at prices lower than ever before.

Browse our categories to see which stores offer cashback on your purchases. Many of them will feature products with increased cashback rates and great deals on Black Friday.

Preview: Black Friday Deals & Offers

Which stores are participating in Black Friday?

We already received the first inquiries from our partner stores about Black Friday back in April, so we can assure you that it’s going to be a huge party!

You’re guaranteed to benefit from Black Friday deals at Manor again this year. In addition, fashion retailers such as ABOUT YOU, Zalando Lounge, Sarenza, and Ochsner Shoes are also offering discounts.

Stores that sell children’s toys and gift ideas (don’t forget—Christmas is right around the corner after Black Friday!) always have great Black Friday deals. LEGO, for example, has a selection of discounted items every year. Giftidee.ch will also very likely offer big discounts on the vast majority of items in its lineup again this year.

You can always find great deals at home goods and electronics stores on Black Friday. Media Markt always has Black Friday deals, though it’s worth noting that they’ve also had very strong promotions on Singles’ Day in the past. melectronics, STEG Electronics, the HP Store, and other electronics retailers have also offered deep discounts on select products.

So you can expect to snag Apple products (do you need a new iPhone 13?) or the new PS5 or Xbox Series X at a discount. Thanks to cashback, you’ll even get a few percent back on your purchase.

In general, most online stores participate in Black Friday, and there are two main strategies. Some stores offer discounts of up to 30–60% on all items in their stores. This is done either through a Black Friday coupon or by offering special prices storewide.

Other stores, on the other hand, have marked down individual products. However, these are usually available at a higher discount. So it really depends on exactly what you want to buy. You should definitely think this through beforehand and write it down! If you need tips on how to best prepare for Black Friday, you can find them on our blog.

Which product categories will be on sale on November 25, 2022?

On Black Friday, the rule is usually: seek and you shall find. Black Friday insider tip: If you use a price comparison site, be sure to switch to a different browser and claim your cashback through Rabattcorner afterward.

Since almost all online stores now participate in Black Friday, you’ll find a huge selection of discounted items. There’s a very good chance that the product you want will be among them.

Here are a few items we think will be on sale on Black Friday:

• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and iPhone 13 Pro will be on sale on Black Friday: The iPhone 14 is coming out in September. That means the previous model will be available at a lower price. (The same will be true for the iPhone 12, if you don't always need the very latest model.)
• Sony PS5 and PS5 accessories will be available again on Black Friday: We haven't received any confirmation yet, but we'd be very surprised if one or two retailers didn't have a few PlayStation 5 consoles set aside for Black Friday. So if you're ready at midnight, you might get lucky.
• Buy the Microsoft Xbox Series X at a promotional price: Okay, maybe it won't be available at a lower price, but we wouldn't be surprised if a few units are available on Black Friday.
• Laptops & TVs at the Best Prices: One thing that’s always cheaper on Black Friday, no matter where you are, is computers, laptops, and TVs! So if you’re thinking of buying one of these products new but can wait a little while longer, you should definitely do so! Who knows—maybe you’ll even get some extra cashback on top of that 😉
• Home and kitchen appliances at discounted prices: It’s worth waiting for home appliances like Siemens refrigerators, Fust kitchen appliances, blenders, and other household items, too. On Black Friday, grab the new Dyson vacuum cleaner, the Bosch food processor, or more at a lower price!
• and many more

As you can see, it’s going to be tough to list every single product. For one thing, Black Friday is going to be crazy busy, and for another, many stores want to keep it a surprise. But here’s the important thing: it pays to be quick!

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