Honestly just adding my own experience with the buying process itself. I stopped stressing over the specific day - like BF vs CM - and just started looking at the manufacturer site directly. Last time I bought a big screen, I went through the Samsung web store because they have these weird education or workplace discounts that usually stack on top of the holiday sale prices. Tbh it was a bit of a headache with their customer service when I had a shipping delay, but the final price was way lower than any big box store could match. If ur a student or have a work email that qualifies, definitely check that first. My general vibe is just go with Samsung if u want those crazy bright colors, u basically cant go wrong with any of their higher-end panels lately. Just be ready for a bit of a learning curve with the OS - it can be kind of clunky compared to a dedicated streaming stick - but the picture quality usually makes up for it.

• Check for workplace or student portals
• Factor in the software experience
• Dont sweat the tiny price gaps between days

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Hey, so I’ve been tracking Samsung OLED pricing pretty closely the last two years (and bought a 65" S90C last holiday). In my case, Black Friday and Cyber Monday prices were basically identical – the only real difference was stock. By Cyber Monday, a lot of local inventory was gone and delivery windows slipped.

From what I saw:
- Best Buy and Costco had the most reliable Samsung OLED deals (Costco’s extra warranty is a decent safety net, tbh).
- Amazon sometimes undercut by ~$50–$100, but returns and panel lottery felt riskier to me.

If you see a solid price on Black Friday that matches last year’s lows (or close) and from a reputable retailer, I’d personally lock it in rather than gamble on Cyber Monday. With OLEDs, I think warranty + easy returns matter more than squeezing out an extra $50.

So yeah, my conservative take: watch the BF ads, set a target price based on last year, and don’t wait if you hit it from Costco/Best Buy/etc. Cyber Monday usually isn’t dramatically better, just different bundles.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so I went through almost this exact decision last year with the 55" S95C. I spent way too many nights spreadsheeting prices (yeah, I’m that person) across Black Friday → Cyber Monday → mid‑December.

**What actually happened (for me):**
- Black Friday: Big advertised discount + a solid gift card at a warehouse club.
- Cyber Monday: Same base price, but gift card dropped and they killed the free install. A couple of sites added a slightly better cashback % instead.
- 2–3 weeks later: Price technically went a bit lower on some sketchier retailers, but panel lottery + return headaches scared me off.

So, technically I *could* have saved maybe $50–$100 by gambling, but I’d have lost the safer retailer and better return policy. For OLED, that’s where I’m super conservative.

**S90C vs S95C specifics (55–65") to think about while you wait:**
- S95C: brighter, especially for HDR highlights, plus the One Connect box if you care about clean wiring. Better if you watch a lot in a bright room.
- S90C: still a great panel, but a bit dimmer peak brightness. Often cheaper and honestly fine in a controlled/medium‑bright room.
- Both: check for whether you’re getting 4x HDMI 2.1, VRR, and 144 Hz support (for PC gaming) on the exact model/size. Retail listings sometimes hide that in tiny text.

**Retailer angle (technical + safety side):**
- I’d prioritize: return window, panel inspection policy, and how they handle dead pixels / banding out of the box.
- Samsung direct sometimes bundles extended warranty or soundbar promos. That can be “hidden value” that beats a raw lower price elsewhere.
- Amazon, Best Buy, warehouse clubs (Costco/Sam’s) are usually the safest bets for OLED returns. I’d be careful with unknown 3rd‑party sellers that are $100 cheaper.

**My rule now:** if the Black Friday price hits what I’d *happily* pay and it’s from a reputable seller with a good return window, I pull the trigger and stop watching Cyber Monday like a hawk. The extra ~$50 I *might* save isn’t worth the hassle or higher risk panel when we’re talking OLED.

So, if you want max safety and minimal stress:
- Decide your “walk‑away” price for S90C vs S95C.
- Watch from early BF week to Cyber Monday.
- Buy as soon as it hits your target at a retailer with a strong panel/return policy, and don’t chase every last dollar.

Hope this helps! If you share your country and room setup (bright vs dark, gaming vs movies), people can probably say which of the two (S90C/S95C) is the better fit for you specifically.

Hey,

Everyone’s covered pricing pretty well, so I’ll be the boring safety / reliability person here 😅

**1. Black Friday vs Cyber Monday (from a safety angle)**
Honestly, for TVs, I’d lean Black Friday *if* you care about issues getting fixed fast. Early BF deals usually mean:
- Better stock for exchanges (dead pixels, panel banding, bent frames, etc.)
- More sane delivery windows vs the insane Cyber Monday rush

I’ve had issues with freight damage on a 65" OLED delivered after CM… panel was slightly warped and it was a fight to get a clean replacement because stock was gone.

**2. Where to buy (this matters more than $50 off)**
If you go S90C/S95C, I’d prioritize:
- **Costco / Sam’s** – extended warranty + easier returns, especially for burn-in or panel failures
- **Best Buy** – Geek Squad protection isn’t perfect, but at least you have physical stores
- **Samsung.com** – decent, but support has been… not as good as expected in my experience

**3. What I’d do**
I’d watch prices from early Black Friday, and if a reputable store (Costco/BB) hits a historically good price, grab it then rather than gambling on an extra $50-$100 on Cyber Monday.

FWIW, the S90C/S95C are fantastic, but I’d absolutely trade a tiny extra discount for better return/warranty and safer delivery timing.

Hope this helps!

Hey, cost-nerd here who watches TV pricing way too closely.

From a pure value standpoint, here’s how I’d think about it:

1. **Black Friday vs Cyber Monday**
In my experience, Samsung OLEDs (S90C/S95C) usually hit their “real” low around **Black Friday weekend**, then Cyber Monday just **matches** it or bundles gift cards/streaming credits. You rarely see hundreds more off on Monday – more like the same price with different perks.

2. **What I’d actually do on a budget**
- **Set a target price** now (example: 55" S90C around ~$1K-ish, 65" a bit higher depending on this year’s MSRP).
- If BF hits that number or close, I’d **buy on Black Friday** and only wait for Cyber Monday *if* the store has **price protection** (Best Buy, Costco, some credit cards). That way you lock stock + can claim a refund if it dips.
- Don’t chase an extra $50 if it risks stock issues or losing a good return window.

3. **Retailers I’d watch (value-wise)**
- **Costco/Samsung.com**: often similar prices, but Costco wins on **warranty and return policy**, which is real long-term value with OLEDs.
- **Best Buy**: good for open-box deals and price matching; check “Open Box Excellent” for big savings.
- **Amazon / Walmart**: sometimes undercut by a bit, but check **seller (authorized?)** and return terms.

4. **Extra practical tip**
Factor in:
- **Sales tax differences** (buying from a retailer that doesn’t charge in your state can offset a “higher” sticker price).
- **Gift cards / rewards**: a $150 store credit is basically a further discount if you’ll use it anyway.

So IMO: aim to **strike on Black Friday as soon as it hits your target**, at a retailer with price protection and good return policy. Treat Cyber Monday as a backup for minor tweaks, not a guaranteed bigger discount.

Hope this helps! If you share where you’re buying from (country / main stores), can ballpark more realistic target prices.

Hey,

One angle I haven’t seen mentioned yet: think about **DIY vs pro setup/installation** when you’re planning Black Friday vs Cyber Monday.

If you’re even mildly handy, Cyber Monday can actually be better because you’re not relying on in‑store services:

- **DIY wall mount** – I’ve mounted a 55" S90C and a 65" OLED myself. $30–$60 for a decent VESA mount on Amazon (which also goes on sale Cyber Monday), a stud finder, and you’re good. Samsung’s stands are fine, but wall‑mounting really makes these OLEDs shine.
- **Self-calibration** – Instead of paying for “pro calibration,” I just used free settings from rtings and a couple YouTube guides. Took 30–40 mins and it looks fantastic. No need to time this around store services like you might with a BF in‑store buy.
- **Cable management** – I usually grab cable channels, raceways, and surge protectors on Cyber Monday too. Those accessory deals are often better online than in store on Black Friday.

So in my opinion: if you’re comfortable doing setup yourself, you’re less tied to in‑store Black Friday bundles and can happily wait till Cyber Monday to see if the price dips a bit more, then build your own “bundle” of mount + cables + protection.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so I’ll be the annoying “big picture” person here 😅

From a market perspective, Samsung’s OLEDs (S90C/S95C) *usually* get undercut a bit harder by LG and sometimes Sony around Black Friday, and Samsung tends to react more for Cyber Monday / early December. Last year I watched 55–65" S90C/S95C, LG C3/G3, and Sony A80L pretty obsessively… and honestly was a bit disappointed with Samsung’s *initial* Black Friday drops compared to LG’s. LG hit the more aggressive promo pricing first, then Samsung matched/closed the gap.

If you’re brand‑flexible at all, LG C-series deals were better on Black Friday, while Samsung’s more interesting prices showed up slightly later via:
- **Samsung.com** (stacking promos, bonus credit, occasional extra % off in-cart)
- **Warehouse clubs** (Costco/Sam’s with gift cards + extended warranty)

So if you *must* have Samsung, I’d lean: **track Black Friday, but don’t panic‑buy unless it’s clearly $300–$400 off MSRP and close to LG’s equivalent**. Cyber Monday/early December is when Samsung sometimes quietly matches or improves to keep up with LG/Sony.

If you’re willing to switch brands, LG C4 (or discounted C3) might actually be the better raw value this year, especially 55–65". I’d watch all three brands and let whoever blinks first on price win.

Hope that helps a bit — what’s pushing you toward Samsung vs LG/Sony right now?

Hey,

I’ll chime in from the *long-term owner* angle rather than pure price tracking.

I’ve had the 65" S95B since launch and added a 55" S90C last year (bought that one around Cyber Monday), so here’s how I’d frame it:

**Option A: Buy on Black Friday**
- **Pros:**
- Better shot at full model/size selection (55/65 in stock, no weird open-box only).
- More time to test: you can live with it for a week+ and still return/exchange before stock dries up. Super important if you care about panel uniformity, banding, etc.
- If you get a minor issue (dead pixels, color tint, etc.), it’s way easier to swap while inventory is high.
- **Cons:**
- Price might drop *slightly* more on Cyber Monday, but in my experience it’s usually $50–$150 difference tops on these Samsung OLEDs.

**Option B: Wait for Cyber Monday**
- **Pros:**
- Sometimes stacked promos show up (extra gift card, bonus Samsung credit, extra year warranty from certain retailers). This is where I actually “won” on my S90C—same base price, but got a store gift card and extended return window.
- Good for online-only players (Amazon, warehouse clubs online, etc.).
- **Cons:**
- Selection can be hit-or-miss by then, especially 65".
- If you get a panel you’re not happy with, exchanges get messy because stock is depleted.

**Option C: Ignore both, buy slightly after (early Dec)**
- **Pros:**
- Sometimes prices hold or even dip a bit more once the BF/CM hype is over.
- Less panic buying, easier to think straight.
- **Cons:**
- Risk: specific models/sizes vanish or are replaced by next-gen at higher prices.
- You miss the big promo stacks (gift cards, financing, bundle deals).

**Long-term ownership takeaway (IMO):**
After living with both an S95 and S90 series, the thing that mattered way more than the exact sale day was:

- Getting a **good panel** (no distracting banding/tint).
- Buying from a retailer with **easy exchanges + solid warranty options**.
- Giving myself enough time in the return window to test SDR/HDR, game mode, dark-room scenes, etc.

For Samsung OLEDs specifically, I’d personally lean **Black Friday at a retailer with a good panel-lottery policy** (Best Buy, Costco, maybe Amazon if you’re okay with shipping returns), then *watch* Cyber Monday for price drops or gift card promos and request a price adjustment if your store allows it.

That’s basically what I did with the S90C: bought around BF, got a better deal when a Cyber Monday promo hit, and still had plenty of time to evaluate the panel. Long-term, that combination mattered way more than squeezing out an extra 50 bucks by waiting.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

So I’ll throw in a slightly weird angle: **where you live and your climate** actually matter more than people think for when/where to buy these Samsungs.

Quick story: I’m in the Midwest US where it’s freezing by late November. I grabbed my 65" S90C on *Cyber Monday* last year because the price dipped another ~$100 vs Black Friday. Great, right?… except it shipped during a cold snap. TV sat on the FedEx truck in like 10°F for hours, then the driver brought it straight in and the panel fogged/condensed like crazy when I unboxed it. I legit panicked. OLED + moisture = not fun.

### What I learned / what I’d do differently

1. **Cold climates (US/Canada/Northern Europe):**
- If you’re in a place where late Nov is already stupid cold, I’d honestly lean **Black Friday**. You’ve got a slightly better shot at:
- Faster shipping before the worst cold hits
- More stock at local stores (Best Buy, Costco, etc.) so you can do **store pickup** and avoid a frozen truck ride
- If you *do* order around Cyber Monday, I’d:
- Let the box sit in your home 12–24 hours before opening so the panel warms up slowly
- Avoid leaving it in a cold car/garage

2. **Hot / humid areas (South US, coastal, tropics):**
- Heat isn’t as sketchy as extreme cold for shipping, but humidity is. I’d prefer **local big-box or warehouse clubs** over random online sellers. Less time in damp warehouses.
- Cyber Monday can actually be better here since you’re more likely to have **online-only deals** + less weather risk.

3. **Regional deal patterns**
- From what I’ve seen:
- **US**: Best Buy, Costco, and Samsung.com usually line up BF vs CM prices on S90C/S95C, with CM sometimes adding extra gift cards or cashback.
- **UK/EU**: A lot of OLED deals hit **earlier** (sometimes the week before Black Friday) and then just repeat. Check places like John Lewis, Currys, MediaMarkt, etc. There’s often not a huge CM bump.

### TL;DR based on location
- **Cold region**: Slight edge to **Black Friday**, and try for **in-store pickup** if you can.
- **Mild/warm region**: You can safely chase **Cyber Monday** online deals; prices might match or beat BF.

So yeah, I’d factor in both price + local climate + whether you can pick it up vs ship. These panels are amazing, but they’re also kinda divas when it comes to temperature swings 😅

Hope this helps! Happy hunting for that S90C/S95C!