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Is Best Buy down? Live updates and where to get Black Friday deals now

Shopping isn't working as well as we'd like

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This is a big deal. In the middle of Black Friday, Best Buy's website seems to have gone down, perhaps due to the immense traffic it's pulling in as people hunt for Black Friday deals on the tech they need.

This is leaving shoppers looking for deals without one of the most popular places to find them. But fear not, because while the Down Detector reports for Best Buy are hanging around 1,600, we've rounded up the best deals at Amazon, Walmart and other big retailers to help you find the deals you want.

Other Black Friday deals that aren't down

Amazon Basics: deals from $3 @ Amazon

Amazon Basics: deals from $3 @ Amazon
The Amazon Basics store offers discounts on everything from yoga mats to Amazon's own line of dutch ovens. A lot of these items are no frills devices, but they perform whatever task you need at a very affordable price point.

Prime Video add-on subscriptions: deals from $1.99/month @ Amazon

Prime Video add-on subscriptions: deals from $1.99/month @ Amazon
Prime Video’s Black Friday streaming deals are officially live, and they’re too good to miss. Whether you’re looking to bundle multiple channels or grab a standalone add-on subscription, there’s something for everyone, including HBO Max, Apple TV and MGM Plus. With over 20 options available, you can enjoy blockbuster movies, hit shows, and exclusive content for a fraction of the usual price.

YETI sale: up to 34% off @ Amazon

YETI sale: up to 34% off @ Amazon
If you're a fan of YETI, you know that a sale doesn't come around often enough. That's why now is the perfect opportunity to save big on drinkware and cooler deals. So don't wait — snag a new cooler or water bottle before these discounts disappear!

Carhartt apparel sale: deals from $7 @ Amazon

Carhartt apparel sale: deals from $7 @ Amazon
If you're looking to upgrade your wardrobe, Carhartt has tons of rugged and stylish pieces you'll want to rock all season long. We're seeing great deals on long sleeve tees, work pants, boots, hoodies and more.

Lego sale: deals from $14 @ Amazon

Lego sale: deals from $14 @ Amazon
Amazon is offering some epic Lego deals! You can get everything from Disney to Star Wars as well as generic sets in this sale.

Skechers shoes/apparel: from $24 @ Amazon

Skechers shoes/apparel: from $24 @ Amazon
I've been a Skechers fan for years. In addition to being super comfortable, there's a Skechers sneaker for pretty much any style. Amazon is having a massive Skechers sale. The sale includes sneakers and apparel for men, women, and children.

Ninja appliances: up to 47% off @ Amazon

Ninja appliances: up to 47% off @ Amazon
Right now, Amazon is offering up to 47% off select Ninja appliances. The sale includes air fryers, blenders, grills and more.

Sony WH-CH520
Sony WH-CH520: was $69 now $38 at Amazon

Sony's budget on-ear cans are inexpensive, but they bring the sound where it counts. They earned a 4.5-star rating in our Sony WH-CH520 review, thanks to their top-notch sound, intuitive controls, and lengthy battery life of 50 hours. 3 minutes of charge nets you 1.5 hours of use as well, if you run out and need a quick boost.

Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows, Set of 2 (Queen)
Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows, Set of 2 (Queen): was $79 now $41 at Amazon

This is a plush yet supportive pillow made from temperature regulating down-alternative fill, which is ideal for those prone to hot sleep. The breathable 250 thread count cotton cover adds to the coolness and luxury feel. The Beckham Hotel Collection pillows are also hypoallergenic and, as a result, are an excellent choice for those who are allergic to natural down.

Kindle  Colorsoft (16 GB)
Kindle Colorsoft (16 GB): was $249 now $169 at Amazon

The Kindle Colorsoft features all the benefits of a Kindle, only in glorious color. If you really want to get the most out of your comics, book covers and illustrations, this is the Kindle you've been waiting for. While it's decidedly expensive, it more than delivers on its premise. And now that it's on sale for this price, it's a no-brainer.

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A quick outage?

Downdetector reports

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After jumping to around 1,800 reports on Downdetector, we saw a sudden drop to around 600, leading us to believe this might be a brief outage that resolves in short order.

And I can't say I'm surprised. Best Buy is losing innumerable amounts of money every minute the website isn't working, so it would stand to reason the company would put everyone it has on getting things back to normal.

The outage begins

Downdetector reports

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We started seeing the Best Buy website loading slowly and not loading at all. From there, more than 1,600 people flocked to Downdetector to report issues with the massive retailer.

If you're having issues loading Best Buy's website, you're not alone.