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Best buys for Black Friday, all in one place

Kim LaCapria — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:11:02 +0000

You may have noticed the Christmas season has started a bit earlier than scheduled this year, with Christmas deals, decor and even to the dismay of everyone but my mother, Christmas music all being relentlessly piped into stores and TV advertising since probably mid-October.

Black Friday is a uniquely American tradition of excess consumerism, following our holy day of excess food consumption and sloth seamlessly like All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day except, you know, more sin-y. A lot of people have the Friday following Thanksgiving off from work owing to travel and the fact that no one has a job, and Black Friday deals this year have started frenzied shoppers buzzing all over the interwebnets like whoa.

We told you about Walmart’s Black Friday ad, the Sears Black Friday deals for gaming, Best Buy’s techie deals and Target’s huge Black Friday sale, but so many retailers are trying to get a piece of the plum pudding for Christmas hoping cash-strapped consumers might ease up on the short arms, long pockets routine- how does a savvy shopper keep track? Consumerist pointed us towards a website that collects ads and information about Black Friday sales and even lists Black Friday circulars for your perusal. (BlackFriday.info) So if you want to get in on the action (or you really need a new toaster and only have $3), you can formulate your plan of attack and make it arguably worthwhile to brave the crowds.

Target Black Friday Ad Revealed With Plenty Of Goodies

James Allen Johnson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:10 +0000

The official Black Friday ad for Target was revealed today and it’s sure to make a bunch of early morning post-turkey day shopping fans happy.

The ad includes Pixar’s “Up” for a very low $13, with Transformers and Madagascar 2 listed at sub-$10 ($5.99), and The Dark Knight and Sex in the City priced even lower at $3.99.

Target will also be dispensing of Chefmate small kitchen appliances at $3 a piece, including toasters, slow cookers, coffee makers and even a sandwich press. While not the typical full sized options, they’re still a steal at that price.

For Electronics fans the TomTom XL340S GPS has been slashed from $249.99 to a very affordable $97. While the Westinghouse 32″ 720p LCD HDTV can be picked up for $246, down from the regular price of $429.99. Western Digital 1TB desktop hard drives have also been cut by $40 to a very nice $59.98 price point.

If you’re looking to pick up some toys on Black Friday, Target is offering the Indiana Jones Kingdome of the Crystal Skull Lego site for $49, almost half of the typical $89 price tag.

Target Black Friday deals are first come first served and from 5am-Noon they’ll be giving out $10 gift cards for every $100 worth of merchandise purchased.

MacBooks and iMacs Get The Black Friday Treatment

JR — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:33:09 +0000

If you’re looking for a new MacBook or iMac, now may be the time to buy. MacMall has announced its online Black Friday sales for Apple products, as the folks at macrumors.com discovered. The sales are in full swing now and last until midnight (PT) this Friday, November 28.

MacRumors created a convenient chart that breaks down the discounts offered by MacMall compared to those coming to Best Buy’s Black Friday sale. As you can see, some of the models are discounted by as much as $200-$250 at MacMall. (Click on the chart to access MacRumors’ interactive version.)

You can also check out our list of places to track down the best Black Friday deals and discounts online for more tips on upcoming tech-related sales.

10 Easy Ways to Find Black Friday Deals Online

JR — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:15 +0000

The countdown to Black Friday is on — and this year, the savings will count more than ever. You don’t have to wait till November 28 to get started, though. We’ve dug up the Internet’s best resources to help you track down the hottest deals right now. Read on and avoid wasting a single minute standing in the wrong line.

1. CyberMonday.com

CyberMonday.com hunts down hot deals for online orders every day, letting you search by category or merchant. Its front page gives you an at-a-glance look at the latest bargains breaking or about to break on retailers’ Web sites — anything from specific discounts to coupon codes for scoring free shipping and other goodies.

2. BlackFridayAds.com

BlackFridayAds.com, as its name suggests, collects and compiles Black Friday sales listings from retailers across America and publishes them as they come in. Some are official releases, while others are leaks that may have a limited lifetime — so it’s best to check frequently if you want to avoid missing anything.

3. BlackFriday.info

BlackFriday.info follows a similar model, scanning and cataloguing dozens of Black Friday sales cheat sheets every day. You can also sign up for e-mail alerts whenever new ads are posted.

4. BFAds.net

BFAds.net is another strong source for breaking Black Friday deals. It lists new activity by store, so you can easily see where new offers have popped up. BFAds.net also offers a community section in which shoppers can exchange tips about hot deals on the way.

5. 2008BlackFridayAds.com

More sale listings await you at 2008BlackFridayAds.com. In addition to specific Black Friday sales, this site offers complimentary e-mail updates, searchable store hours, and advice about developing strategies to make the most of the big day.

6. Black Friday @ GottaDeal.com

GottaDeal.com’s Black Friday section looks for daily online sales leading up to November 28. You can find some standout shots at saving by hopping on one of these early bird specials. The site also lists regular Black Friday ads and advance notices.

7. iBlackFriday.com

iBlackFriday.com has an easy-to-use, icon-based navigation system that lets you look through stores to find the deals you need. It also has a secondary “Coming Soon” section, so you can see what listings are on the way and bookmark their specific pages for the future.

8. SlickDeals.net

SlickDeals.net is a URL worth hanging on to. This one goes deal-by-deal, listing out just items and prices in its daily postings. It also has some handy printable coupons to let you slash a little more off your final ticket when you head into the stores, as well as numerous coupon codes for savings on online orders. You can opt to get info sent to your mobile phone as well.

9. DealNews.com

DealNews.com is a year-round site that has particular value for Black Friday deal hunters. In a nutshell, the service seeks out the lowest price listed anywhere for all sorts of products, so you don’t have to do the searching. It also has a convenient “Rumor Roundup” section that debunks misleading deals and phony savings claims floating around cyberspace.

10. FreeShipping.org and FreeShippingOn.com

FreeShipping.org and FreeShippingOn.com both compile free shipping offers from all sorts of online retailers. They’re worth checking out before you place an holiday shopping order to see if there’s somewhere you could get it without having to pay the postage.

Extra Tips for Tech-Related Black Friday Savings:

• If you’ve thought about going Blu-ray, now may be the time. Blu-ray players are expected to dip to $100 to $150 during Black Friday sales.

• Retailers say digital photo frames will also go fast this season, with costs dropping down to $30 to $50.

• HDTVs are expected to go as low as $600 for 42-inch units. The smaller brand names will provide the best deals.

• Some netbook models will be offered for as little as $200.

• Portable MP3 players should sell for as low as $10 for small 1GB models during the Black Friday sales. Don’t expect much savings on iPods, though — you’ll have to go for another brand to see the price difference. Apple in general isn’t expected to drop its prices more than 10 percent in any area.

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