{"id":25880,"date":"2019-11-20T18:18:47","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T18:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livstudent.crtr.dev\/?p=25880"},"modified":"2022-10-10T21:52:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T21:52:22","slug":"the-best-black-friday-amazon-deals-for-university-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stafferton.dev\/livstudent\/the-best-black-friday-amazon-deals-for-university-students\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Black Friday Amazon Deals for University Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Black Friday started as an American retail tradition, it\u2019s also gained traction in the UK in recent years. In fact, 2018 saw a record level increase in Amazon orders among UK shoppers on the weekend of Black Friday. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2018\/11\/23\/amazon-reports-record-levels-of-uk-shopping-black-friday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported that the British are \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some of the most avid Black Friday<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 forecasts reveal a slight downturn in momentum from last year. Still, projections say the average consumer will spend \u00a3220 between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which is more than \u00a37 billion in total, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/black-friday-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finder.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you\u2019re a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stafferton.dev\/livstudent\/budgeting-tips-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student on a budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on all the retail action. Here are five Black Friday Amazon deals\u2014from tech devices to dorm essentials\u2014to take advantage of as November 29 draws closer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitbit Activity Tracker&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Fitbit-Advanced-Fitness-Tracker-Tracking\/dp\/B07G18N2YY?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_b458a870_61&amp;smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get it here!&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Price: \u00a398.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare at RRP: \u00a3129.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a student-athlete, or you want to add in more exercise between classes, this wearable tracker fitness records all your workouts, then automatically stores and uploads the data to a synced Fitbit app. It also calculates information such as calorie burn, sleep quality, and other health goals and trends. This model is GPS-enabled and water-resistant, so you can monitor all activities, from running to swimming to biking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Echo Dot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Tile-Sticker-speaker-Charcoal-Fabric\/dp\/B07YLC58BB?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_ff7ea69c_63&amp;smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop this deal!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Price: \u00a354.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare at RRP: \u00a3109.98<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual assistants are some of the most popular holiday gifts on the market, and this discount bundle features an Echo Dot speaker and four Tile Stickers. Tiles are a must for the busy student. These Bluetooth devices track your misplaced items such as a phone, backpack, wallet or keys. In addition, the Echo Dot comes with Alexa technology to stream music, find the answer to a question, set alarms, check the weather and turn on Netflix with basic voice commands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nescaf\u00e9 Coffee Maker<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Nescaf%C3%A9-Dolce-Gusto-Jovia-DeLonghi\/dp\/B00J5ERXZM\/ref=gbps_tit_m-8_af24_9d4306e4?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&amp;pf_rd_p=25f72118-5740-44bd-b457-19c7b908af24&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_i=161428031&amp;pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&amp;pf_rd_r=D2J1E7X1QP86KDHCD9D5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order it here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Price: \u00a329.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare at RRP: \u00a337.55<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those mornings after an all-nighter or if you just stared at your laptop screen for hours writing an essay, a caffeine boost is essential. The Nescaf\u00e9 Dolce Gusto coffee maker has your needs covered. The built-in 15-bar pump pressure allows you to craft various hot and cold drinks, from mochas to cortados to iced lattes, and the single-serve coffee pods can be found in both supermarket chains and online. (Unlike some other swankier and more expensive options\u2014not naming names!)&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless Earbuds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Upgraded-Bluetooth-Headphones-Earphones-Smartphones\/dp\/B07ZSBS7T1\/ref=gbps_tit_m-8_af24_7452f1df?smid=A3UOMKMPZEB3KC&amp;pf_rd_p=25f72118-5740-44bd-b457-19c7b908af24&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_i=161428031&amp;pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&amp;pf_rd_r=D2J1E7X1QP86KDHCD9D5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this link on Black Friday!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Price: \u00a317.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare at RRP: \u00a369.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the treks to campus when you\u2019re listening to music or streaming a podcast, then suddenly have to stop and untangle your headphone wires. These echo- and noise-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds feature a 35-hour battery life with a portable case that charges them on-the-go and stereo quality bass speakers. The earbuds are also compatible with most Apple, Microsoft, and Android smart devices, so crank up that playlist\u2014tangle-free.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE COMFY Blanket<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Comfy-Original-Sweatshirt-Invented-Brothers\/dp\/B07DKTDBWC\/ref=gbps_tit_m-8_af24_7a7bb591?smid=A3IIYZOBLZ9F6F&amp;pf_rd_p=25f72118-5740-44bd-b457-19c7b908af24&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_i=161428031&amp;pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&amp;pf_rd_r=D2J1E7X1QP86KDHCD9D5&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link to order<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Price: \u00a336.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare at RRP: \u00a349.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when you\u2019re camped at the library, times when you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stafferton.dev\/livstudent\/2019\/09\/27\/how-to-stay-safe-on-a-night-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out with mates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and times when you just want to sprawl on the couch and binge episodes of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Island<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The COMFY blanket is for those lazy afternoons, and to sweeten the deal, even more, it\u2019s part fleece blanket and part oversized sweatshirt. As the weather cools down this holiday season, pull on the sherpa hood and cosy in for hot cocoa and a TV marathon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday Amazon Deals + Bonus Local Finds!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to Black Friday, there\u2019s also<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small Business Saturday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which takes place this year on December 7 around the UK. You can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com\/small-business-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business finder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for the participating stores in your area. This is an ideal way to show appreciation to the local business owners who support your university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But whether you choose to snag those Black Friday Amazon deals or wait another few weeks for Small Business Saturday, \u2018tis the season to be shopping!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though Black Friday started as an American retail tradition, it\u2019s also gained traction in the UK in recent years. 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