Boxing Day is a great time to be shopping for top-of-the-line tech and premium home appliances, as these typically expensive items tend to receive the biggest discounts in the post-Christmas period. Whether you're looking for a new TV, a bigger fridge or a faster laptop, you can often save hundreds of dollars by holding out until the Boxing Day sales kick off.
Before you can start bargain-hunting, though, you need to decide which stores to shop at. The Good Guys is a good choice here (pun intended), as it stocks an extensive range of whitegoods, small appliances, TVs, computers, audio equipment and plenty of other tech products likely to see steep discounts come Boxing Day. Scroll down to see what's on offer this year.
Up to $500 off electronics and home appliances
Fridge sale from $176
TV sale starting from just $199
Up to 20% off laptops
Up to $200 cashback on select heaters
Audio clearance: Apple Airpods, JBL, Sony + more
Apple Watch clearance: Products from $396
Projectors for TV from $99
15% off electric blankets
Save $31 on JBL Tune Flex Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Nintendo Switch OLED from $534
Up to $50 off mobile phones & smart phones
Foot massagers starting at $79
Save up to 22% on Samsung Washing Machine
Get the top deals on Samsung Fridges & Freezers
Get up to 11% OFF LG Fridges & Freezers
Fisher & Paykel Washing Machines from $697
Get up to 17% OFF Westinghouse washing machine
Vacuum and steam cleaner sale from $199
DeLonghi Magnifica Fully Automatic Coffee Machine: $599
TCL 198L Top Mount Refrigerator: $494
Apple iPhones from $679
Alarm clocks from $15
Hot Buy! Hisense 145L Hybrid Chest Freezer
Hot Buy! NUTRIBULLET Nutribullet Portable Blender
Xbox consoles starting at $499
10% off selected Apple devices
Up to $400 off mobile phones
Coffee grinders from $39
Laptop final clearance sale: From $799
10% OFF ASKO PF 60cm Induction Cooktop
Ceramic cooktops from $399
Extra 20% off clearance sale
Ice cream machine from $299
Portable power stations starting at $649
Sonos Era 300 from $749
Portable air conditioners starting from $69
Up to 17% off washing machine: From $399
Electric shavers from $19
Coffee machines starting from $89
The Good Guys has long been an Australian icon (who can forget the jingle?) and is well known for its discount prices on electronics and big ticket items. With over 98 stores across the country it is a leader in the consumer electronics market.
The Good Guys stocks a range of TV and audio products, computers, tablets, phones, GPS, security products, fridges, washing machines, kitchen appliances, kitchenware, vacuum cleaners, heating and cooling appliances and digital cameras. It also provides a 30-day price-match guarantee against a list of approved competitors in 30 kilometre distance from your selected store.
Technology iterates at breakneck speed, with many product lines receiving a refresh each and every year. This often prompts retailers to cut prices on older models in order to clear store space for their newer, more expensive successors. Boxing Day is a popular time of year for retailers to do just this. Previous generation iPhones, tablets, TVs and laptops are all likely to show up on sale, as are older-model fridges, microwaves, vacuum cleaners and other small appliances.
Newer products may also see price cuts, though they'll almost certainly be far smaller and less compelling.
This is a tough question. Australian retail engages in sales all year round and Boxing Day is no longer the only time to snap up a bargain on the latest iPad or surround sound system. Still, local retailers know that Aussies are stocked up with cash and gift cards during the post-Christmas period and the deals tend to be at their height during the Boxing Day sales.
To get the biggest bang for your buck, you'll want to plan ahead. Write a prioritised list of the items you would like to buy and set yourself a budget for each one. Do your research before the day comes so you know where to find the best prices. Any money left over can be spent on non-essentials.
If you can’t stand the crowds or just want to rest on Boxing Day, don’t worry. The Good Guys offers discounted electronics and home appliances every day in the Clearance and Bargain Buys sections, online and in-store.
The Good Guys is open during the whole Christmas period (except for Christmas Day). Stores Australia-wide will open 9am to 5.30pm on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
Alternatively, skip the lines and shop online 24 hours a day. You can get the same great deals online and stay in your PJs the whole time.
The trick to getting a good deal on Boxing Day is shopping around and doing your research to find the best prices. If you’re looking for tech and home appliances, you'll want to compare prices from Sony, eGlobal, and David Jones.
Boxing Day purchases fall under The Good Guys' new warranty structure which automatically comes with a 30-day guarantee. Alternatively, you can choose to purchase the "Concierge Gold" membership service as an extra which entitles you to free repair, replacement and maintenance for the term of your membership should anything happen to your purchase.
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