Similarly, Black Friday tends to be a madhouse at popular retailers, so it's a day I usually try to stay out of stores. But crowds aren't my only issue with Black Friday. I also don't like the fact that many of the so-called deals you see advertised are nothing but a giant dupe.

But after that's done, we give you permission to do your Black Friday thing. Thankfully, this November no one is really waiting for actual Black Friday. There's a ton of pre-Black Friday discounts out in the world.

Shop the best early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Sephora, including discounts on skin care, makeup, hair care, and more.

Amazon is offering a range of epic Black Friday deals you can already buy. Here's the latest deals you can shop right now

Filson has kicked off its official Black Friday sale early with rugged winter essentials like flannels, jackets, bags, and more.