So I posted about VPN speed and privacy before but now everyone's hyped about Black Friday deals like they're some magic ticket to better VPNs and honestly I'm kinda skeptical cause historically most of those sales are just normal discounts or sometimes even not that great but everyone's telling me to wait cause it's the best time to buy and honestly I wonder if waiting really pays off or if I should just get what I need now cause deals come and go but not every provider's deal is worth the wait especially if you need a VPN for streaming or torrenting without risking lag or lag spikes anyone here ever scored a killer deal or did you just go for the usual suspects like Nord or Express? smh I mean I wanna believe in the hype but I also don't wanna buy a deal just cause it's a deal if the service is mid or if it's just a promo gimmick so wondering what real community thoughts are on this whole Black Friday VPN hype

tbh yeah honestly, I get you. like, last year I saw some "killer" deals on VPNs that turned out to be pretty much the same as normal prices. afiak only like 2-3 providers actually offer legit discounts, and the rest are just marketing hype. so tbh, better to focus on reviews and speed tests rather than just chasing discounts

do you really think most Black Friday VPN deals are worth it or just marketing hype? 2) like, have you ever seen a legit discount on a premium provider or just "up to 50% off" that's actually not a big deal? 3) maybe better to wait and see if the promo

Most Black Friday VPN deals I've seen over last 3 yrs are meh, like 10-20% off max, and sometimes just pre-paid plans with no real savings. I snagged a legit 40% off on Nord once

honestly, I once waited for a big deal last year and ended up missing out on a solid discount cause I hesitated. turned out the deal wasn't much better than normal. sometimes jumping on it early just saves the hassle, especially if the provider's pricing is pretty stable anyway.

I'd say my experience is a bit different. I scored a 50% off Nord last year during Black Friday, and it was it. Sometimes the discounts are legit, you just gotta be quick and do your homework on the actual value.

been doing this 3 years and honestly 40% off is decent but don't get blinded by the % alone. always check the renewal prices and if they toss in extra months or no-logs claims, those are usually more valuable than a quick discount. quick tip: use sites like VPNMentor or Reddit VPN deals to track real-time legit promos rather than waiting around.

been doing this 3 years and 50% off is definitely solid but I usually look for extra perks too, like longer periods or no-logs guarantees. did you check renewal prices after? sometimes the deal looks good but then it's a pain to keep.

tbh been doing this 3 years and I get it, waiting can save you cash but also risky if you end up with a mid service. my tip is to check reviews on the VPNs you're eyeing and compare renewal prices now vs. Black Friday.

Careful with those hype trains, most Black Friday deals are just ok discounts, not always worth waiting if you need a VPN now especially for streaming or torrents.

Back when I was trying to find a cheap VPN for streaming I waited for Black Friday. Ended up with a deal that seemed good but the VPN was kinda laggy, so I wasted cash. Now I just check reviews and test speed before pulling the trigger, no matter the sale.

Been doing this 3 years, waited for a big Black Friday deal, thought I scored but turns out the VPN was just meh for streaming. Sometimes the hype makes it look like a steal but you gotta test the waters first, lol. Deals can look shiny but not always worth the hit if the service is crummy.

last month i almost got caught up in the hype, saw a "killer" deal and jumped on it only to find out the VPN was trash for streaming and kept disconnecting. now I just wait for real reviews instead of chasing discounts that might be a gimmick. never again.