If you’re into Buddhism, then today must feel like the antithesis of everything that a jolly fat man taught you. With Christmas around the corner, the world is currently in the grip of a different jolly fat man, and everybody is rushing around trying to scoop up some bargains in the mania of Black Friday. You can currently grab a weekly calendar for cheap on a Rebecca Black Friday special, Tenacious D albums are discounted on the Jack Black Friday sale and you can pick up some memory-damaging alcohol for next to nothing with the Men In Black deals that are currently circulating.
Jokes aside, it feels like there is nowhere you can go to avoid that which rhymes with Flack Fillet Slay. So why even bother? If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
If you’ve got some cash to burn and you’re fortunate enough to receive a 13th cheque once a year, why not treat yourself? Give in to materialism, splurge on something you want but don’t need. And while you’re at it, give us the scoop on a few bargains, because we’re all in this looming pit of bankruptcy together, yo. Heck, if you feel like whinging below at how just about every retailer has hopped on this overloaded bandwagon, feel free to vent some steam as well.
As usual, CheapGamer has some great video gaming deals tallied up, Takealot has their Blue Dot sale of disappointment and Raru knows how to bait and hook fans with their own limited deals (that’s an affiliate link, by the way) that pop up every few hours. So share the discounts, tell us what you bought and let’s all wonder how we’re going to get through December with nothing more than the cardboard box our goodies arrived in, for sustenance.
Anything make you want to go through this?
WOW, and so it begins.
Game store in PE upon opening up today for #BlackFriday ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/HYAVyiXxzW
— Anderson .Paap (@Apetown_Bru) November 23, 2018
Me? I’m going to be trying to figure out if my Transformer toys are edible. Tastes like buyer’s remorse!
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Last Updated: November 23, 2018
Darren Peach
November 23, 2018 at 12:32
Buyers remorse is real. It feels bad when you get it. To be honest, I’ve seen nothing out there that I want because I haven’t looked. Black Friday exists in this realm where I’m at the end of my monthly wage and a few short days from my new one.
Pariah
November 23, 2018 at 11:12
Bank account needs to be in the Black first. Haven’t even bothered looking because it’s not Debt Friday.
Pariah
November 23, 2018 at 11:12
Also side note – seems that once you go Black, it lasts for about 5 minutes before your debit orders go off.
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2018 at 11:18
Picked up AC Odyssey CE for PS4 at R1100 which I think is “okay”. This includes the R200 off voucher from Raru for late shipping of the “fantastic” FO76 😛
MonsterCheddar
November 23, 2018 at 11:30
See you in 6 months. I’m 100 hours in and it was just exploring and opening up the map.
Just started the questline and I’m gatvol of Alexios.
silverscorpio
November 23, 2018 at 11:24
Steam selling Middle Earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition for R 119.
For the Emperor!
November 23, 2018 at 11:24
I have not really been looking. Everything has to wait when ones last working day is today…
Original Heretic
November 23, 2018 at 11:36
I thought this meant to be a debate, not just a straight question of “where can I buy something cheap?”
Kromas
November 23, 2018 at 11:37
google home mini R600.
JWT-80
November 23, 2018 at 11:42
Got a 240GB Kingston SSD from Evetech for R450 – just told myself ag why not, wanted one for ages.
jingleballs
November 23, 2018 at 11:48
Got Red Dead Redemption for PS4 on the ebucks store for R570, shipping included.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
November 26, 2018 at 12:46
Dammit!
Umar Ellemdeen
November 23, 2018 at 11:48
got the nintendo switch foe R4800
Pariah
November 23, 2018 at 13:57
I dislike you. 🙁
Private Baboon
November 23, 2018 at 13:57
Where?
Umar Ellemdeen
November 23, 2018 at 14:03
https://www.cheapgamer.co.za/amazon-uk-black-friday-console-deals-2018/
Umar Ellemdeen
November 23, 2018 at 14:03
https://www.cheapgamer.co.za/amazon-uk-black-friday-console-deals-2018/
Umar Ellemdeen
November 23, 2018 at 14:03
https://www.cheapgamer.co.za/amazon-uk-black-friday-console-deals-2018/
Private Baboon
November 23, 2018 at 14:19
Amazing, thanks dude!! Just picked up the PS4 Pro RdR2 combo!
Umar Ellemdeen
November 23, 2018 at 14:03
amazon uk bought it on Monday got it this morning
Geoffrey Tim
November 23, 2018 at 14:03
Amazon UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch-Neon-Red-Blue/dp/B01N4NBHPM?
It’ll say it doesnt ship to SA, but it does. 🙂
Private Baboon
November 23, 2018 at 17:22
Awesome, thanks!
Chris
November 23, 2018 at 11:49
I got Gow for 469 on the PS store. The Digital Deluxe Edition.
Chris
November 23, 2018 at 11:54
Did anyone see the Indonesia PS Store sale. Its insane.
Magoo
November 23, 2018 at 12:00
A tad distasteful to refer to Buddha as “a jolly fat man.” Anyway. I’m trying to find a decent freaking deal on Blops 4. :S
Gavin Mannion
November 23, 2018 at 12:07
agreed, I generally also find religion distasteful.
Kapitan Balalaika
November 23, 2018 at 13:31
People in a rush to get ripped off.
Dutch Matrix
November 23, 2018 at 13:41
Only two things bought. God of War for like R430 and Assassins Creed Odyssey for R650.0 All prices are estimates as I was delirious with joy from finding that my wait now, play later scheme finally paid off.
WickedMONK3Y
November 23, 2018 at 14:31
Was hoping for a great deal on 34″ UWQHD G-Sync screens and got stuff-all. “Regular Price Friday with Inflated prices to make it look cheap” has been a fail.
Nirith
November 23, 2018 at 19:35
Extending PSN for 719.