The Best Black Friday Deals for the Man Who Has (Almost) Everything
For years, Black Friday was something Canadians could only watch from afar, marvelling over seemingly tall tales of half-price TVs and full-out brawls over electric toothbrushes. Thankfully, retailers have since realized that Canada loves a good sale as much as the rest of the world, and our collective national deep-discount FOMO has become a thing of the past. Like rotary phones. And people still using the term “FOMO.”
So, to help you make the most out of the official start of holiday shopping season, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite Black Friday sales currently available on Amazon.ca. Best of all? You don’t have to throw ‘bows to bring any of these deals home.
Amazon Echo Dot
Take the first step towards turning your pad into a smart home with Amazon’s friendly voice-activated virtual assistant. The Echo Dot comes with all the functionality of Alexa – like the ability to play music, make calls, tell corny AF jokes and ensure you never run out of toilet paper – now with a much friendlier price point. $49, Buy Now
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
One of the best e-readers for your buck, the Kindle Paperwhite comes with a high-resolution, glare-free display, a battery that’ll last weeks on a single charge, and 4 GBs of storage. Plus, you’ll no longer need to worry about how to avoid awkward eye contact during your daily commute. $99, Buy Now
Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Headphones
Problem: those AirPods you’re rocking aren’t earning you any style points. Solution: Amazon’s got these noise-cancelling, Bluetooth-pairing, slick-looking wireless headphones, now for $100 off. $399.95, Buy Now
Game of Thrones: Season 7 Blu-ray
Winter may be here, but Game of Thrones isn’t coming back for its eighth – and final – season until late 2018 or, worse, early 2019. Thankfully, you can help make the wait feel slightly less interminable by binging Season 7 over and over (and over) again, while you work on coming up with the perfect Jon Snow/Daenerys couple name. $54.97, Buy Now
Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder
Too many people drink too much shitty coffee. Step up your brewing game with this Bodum grinder with over 14 adjustable settings, from coarse grind – for French press and cold brew – to a fine grind for espresso. All to ensure you never have to step foot into a Starbucks again. $119.99, Buy Now
Instant Pot Duo Mini
December is chili weather. And soup weather, and stew weather… The Instant Pot can do all that, and a lot more, combining seven kitchen appliances into one condo-sized, space-saving package. It won’t take you from hopeless home cook to Masterchef, but it could help you wean yourself off that pricey UberEATS addiction. $67.99, Buy Now
Philips HF3520 Wake-Up Light
Everyone knows that daylight savings time is a scam perpetuated by the light bulb industry and that winter is a dark and torturous never-ending hellscape— Sorry, that’s just my Seasonal Affective Disorder kicking in. Point is, we all tend to feel better when we get more Vitamin D, and this Philips sunrise simulator is clinically-proven to help you get a better night’s sleep and wake up feeling more refreshed during the cold winter months ahead. $119, Buy Now
Xbox One S 500GB Bundle – Shadow of War Edition
You’ve got the 4K TV, now you need the console to match. Microsoft’s new Xbox One X is guaranteed to be one of the bigger-ticket items this holiday season, but that also means you can score a great deal on the One S if you move fast. It’s guaranteed to look every bit as impressive on your new set, plus it costs less than half the price. $279.99, Buy Now
Vitamix 7500
I know, I know. A blender isn’t quite as exciting as a new Xbox, but think about it this way: you know you’re going to make yet another resolution to get healthy and eat better after the holidays, and unlike the Xbox, the Vitamix can actually help you do that. …Or you can make ice cream and cake batter with it. (No judgment.) $499.99, Buy Now
Philips Wet & Dry Electric Cordless Shaver – AT890
Whether you’ve been participating in Movember or No-Shave November, the month’s almost up, which means, yes, you’re going to have to start paying attention to your personal grooming again. Luckily, this electric razor helps take the pain out of shaving, with a Pivot, Flex, and Float system, a long-lasting battery, and the option for a wet or dry shave. $69.00, Buy Now
