As Black Friday approaches, excitement is building for shoppers across South Africa. At Bob Shop, we’re ready to make this year’s shopping spree unforgettable with exclusive deals, hourly auctions on the hottest items, and even R1 auctions with unbeatable bargains. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or diving into Black Friday for the first time, these tips will help you make the most of the year’s biggest shopping event.
Sign up for early access to exclusive Black Friday deals
Beat the Black Friday rush by visiting our exclusive deals page. Sign up to gain early access to special offers and exclusive promos before they go live for everyone else. This is your chance to eliminate FOMO from your life and shop our best deals before the crowds arrive!
Plan ahead and know what you’re looking for this Black Friday
Black Friday brings endless offers and temptations, but going in with a plan can save you time and money. Make a list of the items you’re targeting, whether it’s electronics or home essentials, and check out which of these items will be available in our hourly auctions or on our R1 auctions page.
Set up alerts for the hourly and R1 auctions
With multiple alert options available, there’s no need to miss out on our incredible hourly and R1 auctions. Follow us on social media for the latest deals, sign up for our Black Friday mailer, and turn on push notifications in the app for real-time updates. With alerts set up across all channels, you’ll be ready to jump in as soon as the hottest auctions go live!
Create a Bob Shop account and save your details
For a seamless experience, create a Bob Shop account and save your payment details in advance. This way, you can check out faster when those hot items go live! Adding your must-have items to your Watchlist is another great way to keep an eye on them throughout the day. Following all these steps will help you stay organized, track the items you want most, and make sure you’re ready to grab the best deals as soon as they become available.
Keep your devices ready for the day
Black Friday can be unpredictable, with surprise flash sales and last-minute auctions. Keep your phone or computer fully charged and refresh the Bob Shop Black Friday page regularly to catch the latest deals as soon as they go live. Don’t forget to also bookmark the R1 auctions page for quick access!
Don’t miss Cyber Monday
After Black Friday, we’ll keep the savings going with Cyber Monday deals. If you’re looking for electronics or gadgets or missed out on an item during Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the perfect follow-up. With new and exciting deals, Cyber Monday is the ideal way to close out your savings spree.
Guess to win: R20,000 cash for you and a friend!
As well as saving, you can also take a shot at winning big with Bob Shop! Enter our Black Friday competition by guessing the winning bid for the iPhone 16 256GB, Apple AirPods Gen 4 ANC, or Apple Watch Series 10 46mm. The closer your guess, the better your chances – whoever guesses closest to the winning bid will take home R20,000 in cash! Plus, if you refer a friend and they’re the ultimate winner, you’ll also score R20,000 if you win. Don’t miss out on this chance to win big with your bestie!
Final thoughts
At Bob Shop, we’re here to make Black Friday thrilling and rewarding. From exclusive sign-ups for early access to hourly auctions and R1 deals, it’s a can’t-miss event. Get ready to shop smarter and snag the best deals South Africa has to offer!
