Get Early U.S. Black Friday 2025 Deals & Ship Worldwide

The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear and in 2025, many U.S.-based retailers are launching their deals earlier than ever. If you’re based outside the U.S., now is a great time to scope out bargains before the big rush. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the early deals from U.S. stores that ship within the United States, and then walk you through how we at ForwardMe help you bring those deals home, including our Personal Shopper service. Let’s dive in!

What’s going on with early deals this year

Traditionally, Black Friday meant the day after U.S. Thanksgiving this year that’s Friday, November 28. But retailers aren’t waiting. For example, the U.S. giant Walmart has announced a two-wave Black Friday event: the first wave runs November 14–16, with full access, and the second wave runs November 25–30, with online and in-store options. Meanwhile, Best Buy is going even earlier kicking off early tech-focused deals on October 31 (“DoorBOOsters”), then the full holiday sale starting November 20.
Why the shift? Retailers want to spread out the shopping rush, reach cost-conscious consumers who are buying early, and avoid the one-day frenzy.
What this means for you: some of the best deals are already live, and popular items may sell out soon. Waiting longer might mean better discounts but also more competition and fewer sizes/colors. So if you see something you like, it may be smart to act.

Three U.S. Retailers to Watch

Here are three U.S.-based stores (that operate postings or shipping within the U.S.) with solid early deals worth your attention:

1. Walmart

Walmart has announced that their “Deals Events” will include “up to 60% off top brands” and “thousands of deals under $20.” The first event (Nov 14–16) is online and in-store; Walmart+ members get early access starting Nov 13 at 7 p.m. ET. The second event spans Nov 25–30. They’re covering everything from toys, home, tech, beauty and more. If you’re shipping internationally, it’s worth seeing if an item is available for U.S. dispatch and then forwarding it via a service like ours.

2. Best Buy

Best Buy is known for electronics, appliances and tech deals and today they’ve announced that their early Black Friday lineup includes “DoorBOOsters” (their catchy term) starting October 31, followed by full deals starting Nov 20. Some of the early deals already live include laptops, TVs, headphones, and smart-home gear with meaningful discounts. If you’re eyeing electronics, getting ahead of the rush can save you from the worst out-of-stock stress.

3. (Optional bonus) Another niche U.S. retailer

While Walmart and Best Buy are broad players, you might also look at specialised U.S. retailers (for example, those focused on music gear or lab equipment) doing early discounts. For example, Sweetwater, a U.S.-based music-gear retailer, has already dropped early offers (up to ~50%) ahead of Black Friday. MusicRadar If you have niche interests (studio gear, hobby electronics) this can be a good strategy.

How We at ForwardMe Make Shipping Easy

At ForwardMe, our goal is to help international shoppers access the best U.S. deals seamlessly. Here’s how we help:

U.S. Address. Once you sign up, we give you a U.S. shipping address where U.S.-based stores can send their packages.
Consolidation & Forwarding. If you buy from multiple U.S. retailers, we can consolidate your parcels into one shipment, reducing shipping cost and hassle.
Transparent Customs & Duties. We help calculate what duties and taxes you might owe upon arrival so no nasty surprises.
Tracking & Support. You’ll be able to track your parcel from U.S. pickup through to delivery in your country, and we’re here if you have questions.

In short: we make the U.S. deals accessible to you so you can shop early, pick the best bargains, and let us handle the international leg of the journey.

Our Personal Shopper Service: When You Want Extra Help

Sometimes you find a deal, but the retailer either doesn’t ship to your country or you want us to handle the purchase entirely. That’s where our Personal Shopper service steps in.

With our Personal Shopper, you just tell us which U.S. retailer and product you want, we make the purchase on your behalf, receive it at our U.S. address, then ship it to you. This is ideal when:

The store doesn’t ship internationally or has high shipping fees.
You want someone to manage U.S.-based purchase, returns, or offer suggestions on sizing or availability.
You’re bundling several items and want one consolidated shipment with minimal hassle.

This service gives you extra peace of mind and means you can focus on getting that early Black Friday deal while we handle the logistics.

Tips to Maximise Your Early Black Friday Strategy

Here are a few quick tips to make the most of early deals and your shipping setup:

Make a wish-list early. Jot down what you really want (TV, laptop, toy, fashion item) so when the deal pops up you’re ready.
Check stock and shipping terms. Even if a product shows “in stock,” it may sell out quickly. Also check whether the retailer ships to U.S. address even if you’re outside the U.S.
Factor in shipping & duties. A bargain can turn less brilliant once forwarding and customs are included. Use our consolidation and duty-tools to estimate.
Act when you see a good deal, but keep your eye on it. Sometimes early is better because sizes/colors are broader; sometimes waiting might mean deeper discount but also more competition.
Use our U.S. address and consolidation to your advantage. Buying from multiple retailers? Ship to our address, we consolidate, then send to you.

Final Word

The early Black Friday season is here and for savvy international shoppers, that means a golden window to grab U.S. deals while the selection is still strong and the rush hasn’t fully hit. By watching key U.S. retailers like Walmart and Best Buy, taking advantage of early discounts, and using ForwardMe and our Personal Shopper service to handle the logistics, you can access U.S. bargains with confidence.

Happy bargain hunting and when you find that must-have deal, remember: we’re here to help get it delivered to you, no matter where you are.

If you have any questions about our services, or want help identifying the best items and shipping strategy, just drop us a line. We’re excited to help you shop smart and ship smart this holiday season.