Find a deal on electronics and big ticket items from The Good Guys on Boxing Day.
Some of the best deals available on Boxing Day are on electrical items and whitegoods, and many Australians wait until after Christmas to save on big ticket items. The Good Guys are known for year-round sale prices, but on Boxing Day, the prices are expected to be slashed even more.
Here at finder.com.au we are all about helping Australians save money. If you’re after electronics and home appliances read through this guide for an idea of what to expect from the Boxing Day sales at The Good Guys.
What Boxing Day deals does The Good Guys have?
Boxing Day sales generally aren't released until closer to the date, however we're predicting like last year, there will be sales coming out of The Good Guys and other similar electronics and whitegoods stores.
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What products were on sale at The Good Guys last Boxing Day?
To give you an idea of what The Good Guys can offer during a Boxing Day sale, these were some of the items shoppers snapped up on December 26 last year:
- Sony 48inch FHD LED LCD Smart TV for $498
- Samsung 32inch (81cm) HD LED LCD TV for $288
- Sony DVD Player for $25
What is The Good Guys and what does the store sell?
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 have 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 has a 30-day price match guarantee on all items.
What products are predicted to be in The Good Guys Boxing Day sale?
If you are itching to know what will go on sale this Boxing Day from The Good Guys, looking at what kinds of products were discounted last year is a good start. Also, keep an eye on older models. Boxing Day is a great excuse for retailers to make way for new stock in the new year and you can often find a good price on products that are annually updates and released. TVs, audio products, computers and accessories, cameras, and phones are likely to be especially discounted.
Shoppers can take advantage of pre-Christmas sales on LED HD TVs and monitors from panasonic and Sony, Fisher & Paykel and Westinghouse fridges, and Breville kitchen appliances now.
Is it worth waiting until Boxing Day to buy electronics from The Good Guys?
The Good Guys is known for sale prices all year round but if you know what you want to buy and are willing to wait until Boxing Day, it does make sense to get the expensive items on the biggest sale day of the year.
To get the biggest bang for your buck, make a plan. 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 you will find the best price. 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 offer discounted electronics and home appliances every day in the Clearance and Bargain Buys sections, online or in store.
What are The Good Guys’s Christmas opening hours?
The Good Guys is open during the whole Christmas period (except for Christmas Day). Stores Australia wide will open 9am–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.
What other electronics stores have Boxing Day sales?
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 a camera compare prices from Sony, eGlobal, David Jones and DWI Digital.
Not all retailers are advertising Boxing Day sales yet but last year’s prices are a good indicator of what shoppers can expect on Boxing Day 2016.
Image: Macintosh Addict
In 2014:
David Jones offered 60% off storewide
Digital World International (DWI) sold cameras and accessories 40% off
Sony offered 30% off select headphones and 25% off Walkmans
Pre-Christmas sales are on now, so keep an eye out for an early deal from David Jones ($170 off KitchenAid mixer), Microsoft (cashback offers on Office, $100 off XBOX One + Kinect and deals on games and tablets), or Macintosh Addict (10% off Bang & Olufsen Play speakers and headphones and 5% off accessories).
If you're not willing to wait or if you see something that's a bang-on bargain, you know what to do.
What is the warranty like on The Good Guys’ products? Will there be extended or varying warranty for items bought on Boxing Day?
Boxing Day purchases will fall under the new warranty structure which automatically come with a 30-day guarantee. Customers can purchase the "concierge service" as an extra. It entitles you to an automatic replacement for items under $250, and free repair and maintenance.
The Good Guys extended warranty service does not apply to purchases made after 16 March 2016
