If you're eyeing new electronics this holiday season, buying refurbished could be a better deal than Black Friday prices.

Shoppers can get refurbished electronics such as phones and tablets at a major discount -- and help the environment at the same time, a new report shows. Experts share tips for finding deals.

Learn moreBlack Friday is less than a week away, and if you're as excited as we are, you'll know that the festivities are already starting. After all, it's a years-long tradition for retailers to start their sales before the actual holiday.