Tag: Black Friday

Black Friday each year offers a chance to snag HUGE DEALS on DNA test kits, genealogy subscriptions like Ancestry.com and more! The “Turkey Five” runs from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday – a five day period.  Often you will see sales listed as Cyber Weekend or just Black Friday sales.

So, the Cyber Weekend sales on DNA test kits have some of the lowest prices ever! If you are planning on purchasing a DNA test kit for yourself, as a gift, several tests for family members, or have a specific testing need, here is the best strategy as you navigate all the Black Friday offers on DNA.

While this might be a matter up for discussion, keep in mind that there are many “fly by night” or disreputable companies jumping on the bandwagon. You don’t want to spend good money on a test and not get results useful for genealogical research.

All of the “Big Five” vendors offer legitimate, well-reviewed and reliable DNA test kits for personal use. In addition, these vendors work with the various genealogy and family history communities and listen to their research needs. Their test data can be downloaded and in most cases uploaded to other DNA sites. These vendors also, for the most part, offer matching with other customers who have tested their DNA.