Black Friday 411 » Black Friday Tips http://blackfriday411.com Black Friday 2010 News & Analysis for Deal Shoppers Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:59:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Frys 2009 Black Friday Deals Posted http://blackfriday411.com/366/frys-2009-black-friday-deals-posted/ http://blackfriday411.com/366/frys-2009-black-friday-deals-posted/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:40:30 +0000 Tony Cecala http://blackfriday411.com/?p=366
Glowing Frys Electronics Sign Black Friday 2009
The long-awaited Fry’s Electronics Black Friday Ads are in the online newspapers today.

Notable deals include:

Apple MacBook Pro & iPod Touch
Apple MacBook Pro & 8GB iPod Touch
only $1199.99

Gateway NetbookGateway 10.1″ Netbook LT2022U / Intel Atom Processor
13GB Memory, 160GB Hard Drive, Built-In Webcam & Microphone
only $177.99

Acer 22" MonitorAcer X223Wbd 22″ Widescreen LCD Monitor
(1680×1050, 2500:1 CR, 5ms response time)
only $99.99

ViewSonic 23" HD LCD MonitorViewSonic 23″ Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor
reg. $189.99, pay only $119.99 after rebate

All Frys Deals for Dallas/Fort Worth (deals may vary in your location)
Frys 2009 Black Friday Deals

Frys Photo by: kalebdf

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Furniturestyle reports on how consumer spending will increase this Black Friday because people want to put their dollar to the best use they can and try to get the best deal on purchases.

According to a study by the National Retail Federation, 40.0 percent of shoppers say that sales or promotions is the largest factor when determining where to shop.

That number was even higher in a study by Deloitte LLP, which found that 73 percent of consumers said they would shop at stores that had the best value and 72 percent said they would shop at stores that had the lowest — far outpacing other factors such as location, quality of merchandise or customer service.

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An Associated Content article about Black Friday gives several helpful tips for shopping on Black Friday. It’s as if it is its own holiday so you want to be prepared!

With the holiday season right around the corner that can only mean one thing its time to gear up for the annual Black Friday events. What is Black Friday you might ask, it’s the day after thanksgiving, the kick off of the holiday shopping season, a day you will find great deals, and lots of people. If you have never done a black Friday before you will need to have a plan worked out ,you can start this by getting a notebook and all the ads from the stores in your area, they will come out on thanksgiving in your morning paper.

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Black Friday, which kicks off the holiday shopping season, is three weeks away. If you like bargains, the wait may be worth it. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait to start scoping out the deals.

The Saving You Money Team shows you where to look.

It’s a day-after-Thanksgiving ritual. Shoppers lining up for hours to get first dibs at holiday sales. But with budgets tight, consumers are being extra cautious this year. Many are not buying until they’re sure they’ve found the best deal around.

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Smartmoney writes about how you can get the most of of holiday deals on Black Friday and also shows you what’s in store for certain retailers.

Walk through any department store or big-box retailer and it’s evident that Black Friday has arrived early this year.

Bracing for what might turn out to be the worst holiday shopping season in two decades, retailers like Kmart, Wal-Mart and JC Penney are trying to get consumers in the holiday-spending spirit as early as possible. This year, deals typically reserved for the day after Thanksgiving are being rolled out as soon as retailers have a chance to clear the shelves of Halloween costumes and decorations.

]]> http://blackfriday411.com/158/4-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-holiday-sales/feed/ 0 Black Friday deals: You’ll need to dig [MSN Money] http://blackfriday411.com/327/black-friday-deals-youll-need-to-dig/ http://blackfriday411.com/327/black-friday-deals-youll-need-to-dig/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:15 +0000 Tony Cecala http://blackfriday411.com/?p=327 2057157132_261b3553e0_oMelinda Fulmer at MSN Money writes about 2009 Black Friday deals. She cautions that deals won’t be as widespread, or as deep, as last year. She gives a good overview of where to find holiday deals and even links to a Black Friday iPhone app from DealNews.

Shoppers might have to work a little harder this year to scoop up the best bargains on Black Friday, the traditional post-Turkey Day shopping kickoff.
Retailers aren’t slashing 75% off everything in the store, as they did last year when the deteriorating economy caught them with too much inventory. Rather, they are offering truly hot deals on only a handful of items, such as a $149 laptop computer (OfficeMax), a 32-inch LCD TV for $246 (Target) and a $579 washer-dryer combo (Sears).

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Black Friday can be a stressful event to take part of especially with the rush of customers, the long lines, and the lookout for items. eHow has provided a list that will help you manage this stress-filled day a little better.

Many consider Black Friday to be the biggest shopping day of the year. The day after Thanksgiving is the unofficial start of holiday shopping season. You’ll find great bargains on many of your Christmas gifts. But, you will also witness hundreds of voracious shoppers all vying for the same items. Here are a few tips to help prepare for this momentous and stressful event.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes about when to do early shopping and how to deal with returns and warranties.

You can either buy today or take a gamble and wait for a sale. Tod Marks, a senior editor at Consumer Reports, says consumers should consider buying clothing early in the shopping season while there are plenty of sizes and colors.

But waiting to buy electronics might pay off because if sales of items such as flat-screen TVs are slow, retailers may cut prices closer to the holidays to clear out inventory.

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About.com has compiled 10 tips on how to prepare for Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

1. Check Out the Ads:
Your local Thanksgiving Day newspaper will be stuffed like your Thanksgiving turkey with ads, coupons, and circulars. This will be your number one source to local Black Friday savings and it will also help you organize your day to maximize savings since many stores offer special discounts that are time specific. Example: Receive an extra 10 percent off if you shop before 11 a.m.
2. Do Your Research Before Friday:
If you are hoping to scoop up a deal on Friday on a big-ticket item, go ahead and get your research out of the way as soon as possible. A bad product is a bad deal no matter how cheap it costs. Being knowledgeable about the products you want to buy will help you avoid being sucker-punched with loud advertising for poor products. About.com is chocked full of buying advice on a wide variety of products from professionals who have the knowledge to help you make good decisions.
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