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AO.com Deals
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There's a lot of uncertainty this year, but see our Black Friday 2021 guide for all our usual predictions, info and analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for the latest offers on now or follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals.
In 2020 online retailer AO.com* offered hundreds of items at a discount throughout November and on Black Friday itself, and we expect it to do the same this year. The retailer started its sale on Wed 11 Nov last year, so it’s worth checking for discounts from the beginning of November onwards.
On Black Friday itself, it ramped up the price matching and was often joint cheapest along with Amazon, Argos and Curry’s.
Examples of discounts we found at 09.33am on Wed 11 Nov 2020 include:
• George Foreman 10-portion health grill - £35 (was £109). Same price at Amazon.
• Shark 'lift away' upright vacuum cleaner - £189 (was £269). Same price at Amazon and Very.
• Shark 'anti-hair wrap' upright vacuum cleaner - £199 (was £329). Same price at Shark, Currys, Argos and Amazon.Always check prices before you buy to ensure you’re getting the best deal on the day and don’t forget to check out its official AO.com eBay outlet*.
Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.
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Household appliance retailer AO.com has regular discounts online via its own website, but you could also save money on white goods and electricals by visiting its official eBay outlet*.
All items are brand new and include TVs, washing machines, fridges, cookers and dishwashers. Everything is sold with the usual manufacturer's guarantee.
Latest Expired Deals
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AO.com discounts on 100s of items, eg, £39 Echo Show 5
Often joint-cheapest and actively price-matches
ExpiredAs predicted, online retailer AO.com* has discounted hundreds of items for Black Friday. Like in previous years, AO.com started its offers early – beginning this year on Wed 11 Nov.
Of the products we checked, most were the joint-cheapest on the market, often price-matched by Amazon. AO.com promises to price match other retailers* on any item it sells and says it'll match discount codes too.
Below are some examples of AO.com's Black Friday deals, last checked at 01.13am on Fri 27 Nov:
- Amazon Echo Show 5* - £39 (was £79). Same price at John Lewis* if you click & collect. 99p more expensive at Amazon.
- Echo Show 8* - £59 (was £119.99). Next cheapest, £59.99 at Amazon*, Argos and Currys*.
- Hotpoint 10Kg washing machine* - £279 (was £329). Same price at Boots Kitchen Applicances.
- George Foreman 10-portion health grill* - £35 (was £109). Now out of stock. Same price at Amazon.
- LG 50" Smart 4K TV* - £378 (was £449). Now out of stock. Same price at Amazon, Currys and Very.
Check for codesAO had a few money-off codes available when Black Friday kicked off. These often last only a day or so but you can use free extensions like Honey or Pouch to find the latest ones.
Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.
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AO.com discounts on hundreds of items, eg, £179 Shark vacuum
Not always the cheapest but offers price-matching
ExpiredSee our Black Friday 2019 guide for full analysis on the latest Black Friday deals. Check Deals & Vouchers for other offers on now or follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals.
As predicted, online retailer AO.com* has discounted hundreds of items for Black Friday. Although Black Friday itself isn't until 29 Nov, like in previous years, AO.com has started its offers early – beginning this year on Wed 13 Nov.
Of the products we checked, most were the joint-cheapest on the market, often price-matched by Currys or John Lewis. AO.com promises* to price-match other retailers on any item it sells and says it'll match discount codes too.
It also runs some of its own discount codes, which can be found on its homepage and can normally be used on top of its Black Friday deals.
Examples of discounts we found at 08.35am on Fri 29 Nov include:
- Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen)* - £22 (was £34). Same price at Currys*, Argos* and AO.com*. Cheapest ever price at Amazon.
- Lenovo smart clock with Google Assistant* - £39 (was £79). Next cheapest, £39.99 at Currys.
- Shark Powered lift-away true pet XL AX950UKT bagless upright vacuum cleaner* - £179 (was £379). Next cheapest is £249.99 at Shark UK.
- Hisense RIB291F4AW1 Integrated 50/50 fridge freezer* - £299 (was £349). Next cheapest, £349.99 at Argos.
- Samsung UE50RU7020 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR10+* - £379 (was £389). Same price at Currys*
Not so hot deals
- EZVIZ indoor smart home security camera - £69, found CHEAPER for £63.99 at Ryman.
Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.
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Then ask:
- Do I need it?
- Can I afford it?
- Have you checked prices elsewhere?
Then ask:
- Will I use it?
- Is it worth it?
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And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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