AVOID: Toys at Major Retailers (Target the Deals Elsewhere)

Toys at major retailers offer real discounts, but they lag behind the best deals found on Amazon or Walmart.com, where prices drop an average of 35% deeper. Unlike categories with limited inventory, such as electronics, toys have consistent supply chains, removing the urgency of Black Friday. In 2024, waiting until December 15th yielded prices 25% lower than Black Friday at Target for 60% of best-selling toys, with guaranteed Christmas delivery still possible. Savvy shoppers should skip major retailers and monitor Amazon and Walmart through mid-December.