Deals and ads abound on many deeply discounted items on Black Friday. In fact, Walmart came out yesterday announcing they would honor anyone's (Target, Kmart etc.) advertised prices for Black Friday if you bring in their ad. Here's where you'll find me on Black Friday morning -- in bed.
Bargains are readily available year round so there is no need to go shopping with the wolves. Who enjoys wrestling with John & Jane Q. Public stoned on caffeine piercing fellow consumers with their sharpened elbows over one of seven $89 Blu Ray Players (Best Buy)?
I enjoy a $5 crock pot (Walmart) as much as the next gal and may try to get the $89 Kindle on Amazon starting at 9 am Pacific, however, Black Friday is my day off. I look at bargain shopping, living with coupons and all that jazz as a hobby. I am the general in my own war against paying full price.
There are some great deals to be had that do not involve rising at 1:37 am on November 26:
50% off any full price item at Borders (11/24 only)
$10 off any $10 purchase at Hallmark (exp 12/24) EDIT:(No longer available, but they still accept those who printed.)
Amazon (11/24):
Each of The Lord of the Rings DVDs will be $1.99 today from 8:30 am-12:30 pm PST
The "Bourne" DVDs (Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, and Bourne Ultimatum) will be $1.99 today from 12:30-4:30 pm PST
Hallmark Christmas ornaments are a tradition in many families, now is the chance to get them as much as 99% off. You won't find $1 Hallmark ornaments on anyone's Black Friday ad and plenty of stores sell them, i.e. Kohl's.
The second week of December Amazon starts adjusting prices on toys just in time for Christmas. Literally prices move throughout the day. Later I'll post strategies on how to capitalize, but these are worth paying attention to. Hot toys are available for 60% off retail price as well as books, electronics, etc.
Celebrate your ability to find outstanding sales throughout the year by not shopping on Black Friday. Eat at a restaurant or get a massage through a Groupon you already purchased.
There are better ways to get great deals without having to stand outside Target with 1,000 of your closest friends. Make this your year of discounted shopping on your terms.
1 comment:
I'm so with you, Erika. There are so many great deals out there without all the madness. I've seen so many great online deals in the past few weeks, too, that I can hardly imagine needing to wake up early and fight with people down the aisles.
That said, there is one deal I'm considering — Oregon Humane Society is offering half off black pets on Black Friday. Maybe it's time for a new kitten.
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