I Went Through Walmart’s Black Friday Sale—These Are the Deals Actually Worth Your Time.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of covering Black Friday, it’s this:
The best deals never wait until Black Friday.
This year, Walmart said “let’s start early,” and honestly? I’m not mad at it.
So if you’ve ever missed a deal because it sold out in four minutes, this is your warning. Get your cart ready, because the early deals this year are…wild.
Below, I pulled together the best early finds in every category — the TVs worth grabbing, the beauty sets actually discounted (not the fake markdowns), the toys guaranteed to sell out, and the home deals people always regret skipping.
These are the standouts — the deals with real price drops, not the pretend ones.
And yes, keep in mind that prices change fast, options sell out, and some deals fluctuate throughout the week. If you see something good, save it or add it to cart early.
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Electronics Deals Everyone Is Watching
TV deals this year are aggressive, and laptops are already starting to disappear.
98” TCL QLED 4K Google TV
Was $3,499.99 → Now $1,998
VIZIO 50” 4K Smart TV
Was $214 → Now $128
Apple AirPods Pro 2
— Was $239 → Now $139
Toy Deals Kids Will Actually Play With
If you’ve got kids, grandkids, or nieces/nephews…start here. These always sell out first.
Barbie Malibu Travel Playset
— Was $24.83 → Now $12
Ford 24V Ride-On Car —
Was $599 → Now $328
Melissa & Doug Chunky Puzzles
— Was $13.99 → Now $7
14’ Trampoline —
Was $259 → Now $169
Bluey, LEGO, Play-Doh, and Hot Wheels will drop soon too — keep an eye out.
Checkout our Bluey Toy Gift Guide
Beauty Deals Worth Grabbing Early
Fragrance deals are especially good this year (half off?!).
Calvin Klein Obsession 3-piece Set
— Was $97 → Now $31
Burberry Classic Eau de Parfum
— Was $98 → Now $32
La Roche-Posay Triple Repair Cream —
Was $22.97 → Now $14
L’ange Professional Hair Styler
— Was $119 → Now $48
If you’re doing beauty gifts for the holidays, this is the moment.
Fashion Deals That Look More Expensive Than They Are
The fashion category is low-key the strongest this year.
Reebok Women’s Sport Set —
Was $40 → Now $25
Scoop Knee-High Kitten Heel Boots —
Was $52 → Now $30
Cate & Chloe 18k White Gold Hoops
— Was $130 → Now $15
There are tons of new arrivals baked into the sale — coat season is looking good.
Home Deals You’ll Definitely See Sell Out
Kitchen items always go viral, and vacuums disappear in hours.
New Keurig Mini Mate —
Was $89 → Now $69
Keurig Iced Essentials Brewer — Was $79 → Now $44
Cozy Faux Fur Throw — $13
Cricut Explore 3 Bundle —
Was $410 → Now $197
Dyson V12 Detect Slim —
Was $729 → Now $399
The Dyson deal is already gaining traction — grab it early if you want it.
A Few Tips So You Don’t Miss the Best Deals
Because nothing hurts like watching something sell out while you’re still thinking about it.
Tip #1 — Sign up for Walmart+ if you plan to shop early.
That early window (Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET) is where the best items drop.
Tip #2 — Add everything to your cart ahead of time.
When the early access window hits, you just refresh and check out
Tip #3 — Price check before you panic-buy.
Walmart’s prices fluctuate. If it’s cheaper now than yesterday? Add to cart.
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