https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/22/16684900/black-friday-2017-sales-deals-discounts-reddit >Black Friday is upon us, but if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll have noticed that sales this year started as early as November 1st. That’s been the trend in recent years, as retailers move the start date earlier to maximize sales. What that means for the rest of us is that we need more stamina than ever to stay vigilant and alert and snatch the best deals — that is, if you want to win at Black Friday. >At The Verge, we’ve been scouring the web to bring you the best Black Friday deals in tech. While we don’t typically write about karaoke machines, massage pads, or children’s toys, with the exception of this nifty Nintendo Switch lookalike, we can confidently say now is a good time to swipe those items if you want them for the holiday season.