Black Friday Sales - Deals and Coupons for Black Friday

Shopping online used to be about convenience. This holiday season, make it about saving money.
As worries about a recession spook spending, retailers are nudging shoppers to Web sites with promises of steep discounts. That's in contrast to past years, when ordering gifts online was touted as a way to save time and circumvent crowded malls.
"Everything's taking a back seat to price. Retailers are very conscious of what consumers are going through," said Ellen Davis, a spokeswoman for Shop.org, the online unit of the National Retail Federation.
Getting the most out of sales will mean knowing your options, however. So before you embark on your holiday shopping, keep these five points in mind.

1. GET IN ON THE DEAL
CouponCodesCorral.com publishes an annual Black Friday Guide, a roundup of price-checked deals, promotions
and online specials. The guide covers categories including electronics, toys and apparel.
aggregates online holiday sales from over 1000 companies. Another way to find out about deals?
Try subscribing to get alerts when deals are posted. The alerts will include coupon codes and sales information.

2. WHEN & WHERE TO BUY

Major retailers generally post all in-store holiday deals online as well. Some retailers even post Black Friday sales online a day early on Thanksgiving. And the biggest discounts may be available yet sooner.
Once brick-and-mortar stores advertise their Black Friday deals in newspaper circulars in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, online-only stores such as Amazon.com immediately start trying to beat the offers.
For select doorbuster items on Black Friday, however, you may have to rise early and head to the mall with the rest of the pack.
If you still have shopping to do after Black Friday, many retailers have online sales on the "Cyber Monday" after Thanksgiving weekend.
Cyber Monday sales vary. Some may last a week, others may feature a different item or category each day for a week and yet others might have deep discounts on items for just a few hours. Last year, 28 percent of online retailers had partial day sales.

3. ONLINE-ONLY STORES
Before buying gifts at major chains, check online for coupon codes or free shipping deals so you can get the products for even less.
Also check Some lesser-known online retailers like NewEgg.com, 6pm.com and SmartBargains.com.
If you find a deal at an online retailer you're not familiar with, check with the Better Business Bureau at bbb.org. The group rates businesses based on the volume of customer complaints it gets and how quickly businesses respond to them.
If a business has an "unsatisfactory" rating, it may be your cue to click away.
Other sites to check up on retailers include bizrate.com and resellerratings.com.
A point to keep in mind when buying online is to stick to your shopping list. Many online retailers try go for the up-sell at check out, suggesting other items or package deals.

4. TAXES
Online retailers collect sales taxes from only those customers in states where they have a physical presence, whether it's a store, their headquarters or a warehouse.
If there's no physical presence in your state, then a sales tax isn't collected. The easiest way to find out if you'll be taxed is to put items in your basket and get a price tally before checking out.
The savings on sales taxes can be considerable on big-ticket items, so many consumers choose to go online for certain purchases, according to Craig Shearman, with the National Retail Federation. The group supports federal regulation that would require all merchants to collect sales taxes, regardless of whether they have a physical presence in a state.

5. SHIPPING & WRAPPING COSTS
Most retailers plan to offer shipping deals this season, but the terms of the deals may differ from last year, according to Shop.org. One-fifth of retailers surveyed say they're passing higher shipping costs on to customers by requiring them to spend more to qualify for free shipping. Another 11 percent plan to cut back on unconditional free shipping.
That means mailing gifts yourself may be cheaper. If your package is particularly heavy, though, a flat shipping rate may benefit you. If a company offers a gift-wrapping option, that could save a few dollars too.
Carefully weighing shipping and wrapping costs saves $5 or $10 with every gift.

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As Black Friday has been marketed more heavily in recent years, there has been an increase in sales on Black Friday. Now, with the addition of "Cyber Monday", retailers are hoping this will extend the buying trend a few days longer.

Some other myths you may experience on Black Friday are that you'll only find the best deals on Black Friday. You may find a lot of bait and switch techniques being implemented by stores. Limited quantities, required purchases that were not advertised in the store, limited shopping times, limited warranties, damaged items, or outdated products are all present somewhere on Black Friday. As shoppers head to the malls early, retailers will search for what they can unload cheaply to draw in customers. Make sure you inspect your product upon getting home if it is packaged, and make sure there is a return policy in place.

You may find better deals every day online. You can use a shopping or Coupon site, or check eBay for that item you are looking for. Do your homework on Black Friday before heading out this year!

Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving. Each year, people eat as much as they can on Thanksgiving, and wake up insanely early the next day to go shopping before the sun rises. You can often see these people sitting outside, in the freezing cold, waiting for stores such as Best Buy, Sears, Circuit City, WalMart, KB Toys, and many more to open. Black Friday deals are extremely sought after, as many individuals find sales in excess of 80% off retail prices.

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Don't be late for the best deals on Black Friday.
Below is a list of store hours so you can plan your Christmas Shopping trip!

Ace Hardware
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Acehardware.com

Amazon.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Amazon.com

Bass Pro Shops
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Bass Pro Shops

Best Buy
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Best Buy

Buy.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Buy.com

Circuit City
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Circuit City

CompUSA
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: CompUSA.com

Cooking.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Cooking.com

Dell.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Dell.com

eToys.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: eToys

FAO Schwarz
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: FAO Schwarz

Footlocker.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Foot Locker

Gap.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Gap.com

Kohl's
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Kohls.com

LEGO Company
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: LEGOshop.com

OfficeMax
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: OfficeMax

Overstock.com
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Overstock.com

Sears
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Sears.com

Target
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: Target.com

Tiger Direct
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site: TigerDirect.com

Tool King
Black Friday: 5:00am-10:00pm
Early Bird Doorbuster ends at Noon
Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Web Site:

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Best Buy recognizes that for many families across the country, getting out early on the day after Thanksgiving is an important annual tradition. That's why the nation's leading consumer electronics retailer will celebrate the Black Friday tradition this year by recognizing 25 shoppers through their Black Friday VIP contest, launching today.
Best Buy is looking for consumers in 25 cities to share how Black Friday shopping is an important holiday tradition for them and their family, and what kinds of rituals they have to make the morning after Thanksgiving an enjoyable kick off to the holiday season. Consumers can submit stories on AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip from October 29, 2008 - November 18, 2008. One winner in each market will be notified by November 24.
"We know that for many of our customers, getting out early on the morning after Thanksgiving is about more than getting a great deal, it's a way to celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends and family," said Greg Johnson, senior vice president of marketing for Best Buy. "We do our best to make Black Friday a fun, festive time for our customers, including hundreds of hours of training to get ready for the day. This contest is another way we can recognize the importance of this tradition, and give some customers a truly special experience."
Major VIP Treatment for 25 Winners

One winner from each of the twenty-five eligible markets will win a $1,000 Best Buy Gift Card and full VIP treatment including: a limousine ride to and from the designated Best Buy store below, on-site pampering and prizes for the winner and up to three guests, early admittance into the store at 4:30 a.m., and the opportunity to purchase up to four doorbusters. Each winner will also receive a Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder to document the Black Friday VIP experience. Some limitations apply. Full contest rules are available on AskABlueShirt.net/blackfridayvip.