Happy 14th birthday, Cyber Monday! With the ever-growing increase of use + reliance on technology, it is incredible to think that the phase ‘Cyber Monday’ has only been in use since 2005, being first coined by The National Retail Federation’s Elle Davis regarding the ‘recurring spike in online revenue and traffic on the Monday following Thanksgiving.’ (Believed to be caused by individuals shopping at work due to the faster web access and ability to keep their purchases a surprise from those at home.)
Having almost been called ‘Blue Monday’ – representing clicking those blue hyperlinks – the online shopping day directly competes with its Black Friday predecessor – and allows the 50% of us who prefer to avoid mass crowds, not miss out on all the steals and deals ($7.9 billion being spent digitally in 2018).
To narrow your search across the world wide web, we’ve compiled a list of local businesses offering online deals worthy of a double click. Get ready to add to cart.
Deal: Cyber Monday offers on a variety of shows with a savings of up to 50% off.
Topside Pool Club, 600 S Main St.
Deal: For every $100 spent on gift cards purchase, get a bonus $10. Get 2 months free on memberships, memberships starts Dec. 2, 2019-Nov. 30, 2020.
VisitGreenvilleSC, City Hall, 1st Floor, 206 S. Main St.
Deal: 25% off entire order all day (Dec. 2) – on all Yeah, THAT Greenville gear. Use code CYBERMONDAY at checkout.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St.
Deal: The BSWA ticket office is offering deals on ticket books for the SEC + NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the SEC Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament (March 4-8, 2020) they’ll be offering $20 off ticket books. Use the code JCYBER at checkout. For the NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional (March 27-29, 2020) they’ll be offering a BOGO free on ticket books. Use the code DEAL at checkout.
Deal: Tickets for the 2020 event go on sale today + for Cyber Monday, you can take $10 off your ticket with the code CYBER.
Sylvan Learning Centers of the Upstate, 150 Tanner Rd., Suite F (additional locations in Anderson and Spartanburg)
Deal: Prices for tutoring will be the lowest of the year. They are also reducing the price for STEM Club, a 12-week, fun experience for kids from grades 1-6. The 12-weeks are normally $270 and during Cyber Monday week, they are reducing the price to $199 total for the full 12-week program.
Liquid Catering, 9 McDaniel Ave.
Deal: Get a free signature cocktail when you book a Liquid Catering Bar Package. Must sign a contract and pay deposit on Nov. 2, 2020. Offer does not apply to cash bar. Offer is valid for 1 free gallon per 50 people with up to $70 on the gallon.
Samantha Grace, 640 S Main St., Suite 102
Deal: 50% sale on all Samantha Grace Brand merchandise on their website.
Deal: Get a free bottle of ink with select LAMY fountain pens, half price on all JINHAO, Hero, Baoer, and LuoShi pens, half price on select Montegrappa items, half price on the Conklin Mark Twain pen, free traveling inkwell with any Pineider pen order, and a free traveling inkwell with any Visconti Homo Sapiens Skylight order.
Deal: Get 25% off of orders of $99. Check out shirts, accessories + more here.
Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Cyber Monday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:
- Cyber Monday is on December 2, 2019 and we’re rounding up all the best deals in one place — here’s what you need to know (Business Insider)
- Cyber Monday Deals Are Coming! Here’s What to Expect From Amazon, Walmart, and More (Money.com)
- Cyber Monday deals 2019: when they begin, and what to expect (TechRadar)
