Is Black Friday actually good for designer stuff?? Like do the big brands even do discounts or is it just the department stores like Nordstrom or Saks that have the sales? I live in a tiny apartment in Queens so I mostly do my shopping online cause I hate the crowds in the city but I dont want to get scammed by some fake website that looks real. I feel so dumb even asking this but like... do I need a coupon code or something? Or do I have to sign up for a newsletter months ago to get the good deals?

Everything is so expensive and I really dont want to mess this up since its my first big purchase ever and I want them to last a long time. Where are the best places or specific sites to keep an eye on for the 2026 designer shoe sales?

which stores offer the best cyber monday 2026 gaming discounts?

which clothing brands are actually known for having the best 2026 black friday discounts and not just fake sales?

So I was thinking about just hitting the usual spots like Neiman Marcus or Saks but my logic was that they usually do those gift card events instead of actual price cuts on the designer stuff. I really dont want a gift card I want the price to just be lower lol. I did some digging and saw some people on a fashion sub saying that Nordstrom Rack sometimes gets the main store leftovers on Cyber Monday but then I read somewhere else that those are usually different -made for outlet- lines which I definitely want to avoid for this. I want the real deal.

I checked out The Outnet too since they are basically the gold standard for discounted designer but their stock is so hit or miss and I am worried that if I wait until the actual Monday all the normal sizes like my 38.5 will be totally wiped out by the Black Friday crowd. Do these places usually hold back stock for the Monday or is it just whatever is left over from the weekend?

Im also looking at Farfetch and Mytheresa because I saw they do these tiered discounts like -spend 500 get 100 off- but sometimes they exclude the classic styles which is exactly what I need. It feels like a gamble. If I buy them on Friday and then a better 20% off coupon drops on Monday am I just out of luck or do these high end retailers actually price match their own sales? I've heard such conflicting things about their customer service during the holidays...

I read on some fashion blogs that SSENSE usually does up to 50 percent off but then other people on Reddit were saying that the best stuff sells out during the private invite-only sale before Friday even hits. Then I looked at Farfetch and it seems like they just do an extra 20 percent off sale items which might not be great if the base price is already hiked up.

Im really eyeing something from:

• Loewe (specifically a Puzzle bag)


• Prada


• Maybe Saint Laurent if the discount is deep enough

Is it even worth waiting for the actual Friday or should I be trying to get on some loyalty list now to get early access? Im worried if I wait too long everything good will be gone and Ill be stuck with nothing for the wedding. Does anyone know which of these brands actually does the biggest drops or if there are better boutiques I should be watching? Im based in Chicago so I can do in-person too if the deals are better at the outlets but Ive heard those are mostly made for outlet stuff now...

• budget: around 500 bucks


• use case: 4K ultra gaming + 1440p streaming


• preference: staying on AM5 if possible

Is it actually worth waiting over a year for those 2026 discounts or should I just grab a 9000 series chip now and be done with it... I'm worried about buyers remorse if 2026 is a total game changer.

But I’m honestly so pessimistic about it because Nvidia just seems to love keeping prices inflated forever now. I’m planning this big rebuild for late 2026 because that’s when I’m hoping GTA VI finally makes it to PC and I want to be ready, but I’ve only got about 750 bucks set aside for the GPU specifically and I live in a state where sales tax is basically a robbery. I’ve been burned before waiting for sales that never happen. Like, I remember waiting for the 40-series to drop in price and they just... didnt? They just stayed expensive until they were replaced.

Is late 2026 too soon for a real sale on a card that would only be a year and a half old? It feels like we used to get better deals back in the day but now with all the AI hype I’m worried they wont care about the gaming market at all anymore. Do you think they’ll actually have stock to clear out by then or am I just setting myself up for more disappointment? I really dont want to have to settle for another mid-tier card that’s gonna be obsolete in two years but I cant afford 1500 for a flagship...

• gaming console


• under 400 dollars


• brand new

where should i look for leaks?

I have a strict $150 budget for myself and my daughter and its looking impossible right now. I thought looking this far ahead would give me an advantage but it feels like everything is just getting more expensive the more I wait. I'm really trying to be proactive because last year I waited until the last minute and ended up spending double on shoes that fell apart in two weeks which was so annoying and I don't want to repeat that mistake again. I just want something durable that doesnt break the bank but all these clearance sections are just full of weird sizes or ugly leftovers.

Does anyone actually know where the early 2026 holiday shoe discounts are posted online? Like are there specific outlet sites or maybe some kind of tracker that actually works for the upcoming winter season? I need to get this sorted before the end of the year...

Need to grab a heavy wool coat for an Oslo trip in December with an 800 budget. Where are you guys seeing the best actual leaks for this years online drops?