Shopkick: Free Gift Card on Black Friday- Target, Best Buy, More

Before heading out shopping this Black Friday, be sure to download Shopkick first! SIGN UP, it's totally free!

Receive 200 kicks across all its 15+ national retailers partners (like Macy's, Target, Best Buy, American Eagle Outfitters and Crate & Barrel). This means you will  earn a $5 gift card JUST for walking into a handful of partner retailers on Black Friday.

Here's how it works!

Toys R Us: Early Access to Black Friday Deals

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/27 (in-store only), ToysRUs Rewards Members can score select Black Friday deals early – while supplies last! Head over here to see the full list, but here are some of the best deals:

* Fast Lane Desert Racer Radio Control Vehicle $13.49
* Fast Lane 70 piece Die Cast Vehicle Pack $14.99
* Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber $17.49
* Hello Kitty Cosmetics Light Up Vanity $12.49
* Barbie Sisters Cruise Ship $49.99
* Nerf Vortex Pyragon or Praxis Blaster $14.99-$19.99
* PS3 Dual Shock Controller or XBox 360 Special Edition Camouflage Wireless Controller $39.99
* Monster High Dolls $9.99
* Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Market $14.99
* Just Like Home Microwave Oven or Talking Cash Register $7.99
* You & Me Doll Umbrella Stroller $4.99
Lego Loki’s Cosmic Cube Escape, Mobile Police Unit, Cool Cruiser, Transport Copter, Highway Pickup, * * Dirt Bike Transporter, Stephanie’s Cool Convertible or Adventure Camper $11.69-$55.24
* BrightLight Pillows & Stompeez $9.99
* Playskool Heroes Crime Fightin’ Headquarters Play Set $14.99
* Imaginarium 55-Pc. Train Set with Table With 3 trains, 2 vehicles, 2 figures and more! $39.99
* Imaginarium 150-pc. Wooden Blocks $14.99
* Step2 Doodle Art Easel $19.99
* CrayolaSuper Art Craft Kit or Super Art Coloring Kit $10
* Mega Bloks Halo Covenant Wraith, Micro Action Figure Collector Pack or Covenant Seraph $23.99-$41.99
* Select Games $5
* Razor “S” Kick Scooter $19.99
* Singing Machine Portable Karaoke with Built-In Light Show $29.99
* Polaroid 8″ Internet Tablet $79.99
* Vivitar 5.1MP DVR 426 HD Digital Camcorders $19.99

Thanks Hip2Save!

Walmart: New Price Match

Walmart has just announced that they will be price matching competitors Black Friday Prices starting a week earlier on November 22, 2013 at 8 AM.  They will be doing this by dropping their prices in-store and online a week early to match the Black Friday prices of Target, Toys R Us, and Best Buy on popular items.  This would be great to pick up some of your hottest gifts early.

However, starting today they will be extending their price matching policy to Walmart.com.  If you find a better price at any brick and mortor competitor, then you get the difference sent to you with a Walmart Gift Card.  Just send an email to christmasadmatch@walmart.com with all of the details from your purchase.

This same policy will be extended to the actual locations as well from November 1 – December 24, 2013 but exclude Thanksgiving and Black Friday.  However, you will still be able to price match if you come into the store with an ad showing the advertised price the same day that the ad is valid. So, you can still price match like normal with a valid sales week for the day you are shopping.

Old Navy Black Friday Ad

Here is the Old Navy ad! Old Navy will be open starting Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. through Friday, you can check your local store for the official hours. You’ll still be able to save 40% off the entire store on Saturday 11/30.

Here's a list of the deals, starting with this amazing sweeps!
The first 500 people at each store Thursday will  get a chance to win $1 million dollars. No purchase is necessary.

INFANT & TODDLER CLOTHING

Toddler Girl Cable Knit Hats and Mittens – $8.47 (reg. $16.94)

Toddler Girls Critter Ballet Flats - $8.47 (reg. $16.94)

Toddler Girls Sherpa Lined Vests – $9.97 (reg. $19.94)

Toddler Boys Sweaters – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

Toddler Girls Wool Blend Pea Coats - $19.47 (reg. $38.94)

Toddler Boys Snorkel Jackets - $22.47 (reg. $44.94)

GIRLS CLOTHING

Girls Patterned Sweaters – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

Girls Graphic Sweaters – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

BOYS CLOTHING

Western Shirts – $8.97 (reg. $17.94)

Sherpa Liner High Tops – $9.97 (reg. $19.94)

Boys High Tops – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

Graphic Sweaters – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Thermal Tops – $6.25 (reg. $12.50)

Pointy Flats – $11.47 (reg. $22.94)

Softest Sweaters – $12.47 (reg. $24.94)

Rockstar Coated Jeans - $14.97 (reg. $29.94)

Wool Blend Pea Coats – $27.47 (reg. $54.94)

Sherpa Trim Coats – $32.47 (reg. $64.94)

MEN’S CLOTHING

Thermal Crewnecks - $8.47

Flannel Shirts – $14.97 (reg. $29.94)

Famous Jeans – $14.97 – 17.25 (reg. $29.94 – $39.50)

Mens Slim Jeans – $17.47 (reg. $39.94)

Black Friday Freebies 2013

 

Here are the Black Friday freebies! If you know of any not on this list, please leave a comment, thanks!

Aeropostale: free pair Skullcandy earbuds when you buy $100+
Aeropostale: free pair Skullcandy 2XL Headphones when you buy $150+
GameStop: Free $25 gift card & free backpack when you buy Wii U Skylanders SWAP Force Bundle for $300
GameStop: free Lego toy set or Keychain when you buy Lego game.
Half Price Books: First 100 shoppers at 7 am get a free $5 gift card and free tote bag
JCPenney: Free 2013 snow globe
Macy's: Free Lil Wayne Compilation Album when you buy $50+
PetSmart: free pet stocking with pet treats and in-store coupon to first 100 shoppers.

Restaurant Deals:

Chili's: Head on over to here to print a coupon valid for a FREE Kids meal with purchase of any adult entree – valid on November 29th only!

LongHorn: will be offering a coupon valid for Buy 1 lunch combination and get the second lunch combination half-off on Friday, 11/29 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m only! 

Red Lobster: Receive FREE Maine Lobster Tail with the purchase of any adult dinner entree. Just go here, “like” them on Facebook and the click “Get offer” and they will send your coupon via email – just print the coupon or show it on your smartphone.

Bath and Body Works Black Friday #BBWInsider

 

Are you ready for Black Friday?! We. Can’t. WAIT — so we’re giving you a special Insider’s SNEAK PEEK at our 2013 V.I.P. Bag! With 7 Merry-Must Haves & valued at over $100, it’s our best Black Friday exclusive ever. Share this preview with your friends & make sure you get to stores early — supplies are limited & they will go fast! #BBWInsider

Best Buy Black Friday Ad

Here is the Best Buy Black Friday ad. They open on Thanksgiving @ 6 pm.

Some highlights:

Dell Inspiron 15.6″ Laptop, $177.99
Features: 4GB Memory, 15.6″ Screen, 320 GB Hard Drive

HP Pavilion 14″ Chromebook, $229.00
Features: 14″ Screen, 4GB Memory, 16GB Solid State Drive

Amazon Kindle Fire HD, 7″ Tablet with 16GB Memory, $99.99

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, $49.99
Features 7″ Display, 8GB Memory

Amazon Kindle 6″ eInk Display, $49.99

Microsoft Surface Tablet, 32GB, $199.99

Digital 2 D2 Android Tablet, 4GB, $39.99

Canon PowerShot A2500 16MP Camera, $79.99
Includes Camera Case and Memory Card

Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera, $799.99
Features: Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera with 18-140mm Lens

Fujifilm FinePix 16.0 Megapixel Camera, $49.99

Canon Power Shot ELPH 12.1 Megapixel Camera, $129.99

Sony HDR HD Flash Memory Camcorder, $129.99

Roku HD Streaming Player, $39.99

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player, $29.99

Toshiba 500GB External Hard Drive, $39.99

Fitbit Force, $129.99
Buy 1, Get a $20 Best Buy Gift Card
$109.99 after gift card

Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Vacuum, $199.99

Insignia 39″ LED 1080p HDTV, $169.99

Insignia 24″ 1080p HDTV, $79.99

Samsung 32″ 1080p 60Hz HDTV, $277.99

Samsung 32″ 720p HDTV, $227.99

LG 24″ 720p LED HDTV, $149.99

Sony Smart Wi-Fi Built In BluRay Player, $54.99

Playstation 3 Black Friday Holiday Bundle, $199.99

Xbox 630 250GB Black Friday Bundle, $189.99

Wii U Black Friday Bundle, $319.97

Nintendo 3DS Luigi’s Mansion Bundle, $149.99

Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi, 16 GB, $299.99

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display, 13.3″, $1099.99

Kohl's Black Friday Ad

Here is the Kohl's Black Friday ad.

7 Qt. Crock Pot Cooker-$19.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Keurig B40 Elite Brewer-$99.99

4 qt. Crock Pot Slow Cooker-$7.99
After $12 Mail In Rebate

KitchenAid Classic Plus-$199.99
After $30 Mail In Rebate

Cuisinart 7 Cup Food Processor-$59.99
After $20 Mail In Rebate

Apt. 9 Tights-$5.99

Texting Gloves-$2.99

Pashmina Scarves-$8.99

Tek Gear Fleece Tops or Pants for Women-$7.99

Croft and Barrow Women’s Long Sleeved Shirts-$5.99

Jumping Beans Tops and Bottoms for Toddlers-$4.99

Men’s Croft and Barrow Dress Shirts-$9.99

100 pc. Simple Pleasure Eyeshadow Pallette-$12.49

Chi Air Straightener-$79.99

Sonicare Essence Power Toothbrush-$29.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Polaroid 8″ Android Tablet-$79.99
After $40 Mail In Rebate

HP Deskjet 3510 e All In One-$39.99

Vivitar 12.1 MP Camcorder-$49.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Polaroid 14 MP Camcorder-$49.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Black and Decker Toast R Oven or Skillet-$14.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Fleece Throw-$3.99

Dyson DC44 or DC40 Vaccums-$299.99
Earn $75 Kohl’s Cash

Shark Plus Steam Pocket Mop-$49.99

Black and Decker Iron, Rice Cooker, Can Opener, Waffle Maker, Coffee Maker, Quesadilla Maker, Blender, Toaster-$9.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Oster 8 Speed Blender-$29.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Bella Single Cup Coffeemaker and Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Popper-$12.99

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer-$299.99
After $50 Mail In Rebate

KitchenAid Pro 600-$399.99
After $50 Mail In Rebate

Pyrex 12 pc. Bowl Set-$14.99
After $10 Mail In Rebate

Prodigy 4 pc. Luggage Spinner Set-$49.99

Nerf Vortex Praxis Blaster-$9.99

LeapFrog LeapPad 2-$64.99

Step 2 Fresh Harvest Kitchen-$59.99

Sofia the First 10″ Doll-$16.99

Discovery Kids Firefly Nightlight, Marine Lamp, or Projection Clock-$12.99

Apex 32 in. LED TV 720p-$139.99

Walmart Black Friday Ad

 

Here is the Walmart Black Friday ad!

Kids Licensed Character Pajamas, $4.50

Boys & Girls Jeans, $8

Free Tech Boys or Girls Cozy Hooded Jackets, $10

Men’s Wrangler Jeans, $9.50

Baby & Kid Deals

Graco Travel System (Stroller & Car seat), $99

Desktop Deals

HP 20-B323W All In One Desktop, $348
Sale Starts at 8pm Thursday
Features: 20″ Diagonal Display Area, 500GB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory

Laptop Deals

HP 14″ Laptop Touchscreen Computer, $278
Features: 500 GB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory and 14″ Touch Screen Display
1 Hour Guarantee from 6pm-7pm Thursday Night, Limit 1 per customer per item.

HP 15.6″ Laptop Computer, $178
Features: 15.6″ Screen 500 GB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory
Starts at 8pm Thursday

HP Pavilion 15-B129WM Touch Smart Laptop, $388
Sale Starts at 8pm Thursday
Features: 15.6″ Diagonal Display Area, 500 GB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory, Touch Screen

Tablet Deals

HP 7″ Tablet, 8GB, $89
Starts at 8pm Thursday

Kids Nabi 2 7″ Tablet, $99
Features, 2MP Camera, 8GB Expandable Memory, Dual Core Processor
Starts at 8pm Thursday

RCA 7″ Dual Core Tablet, $49
Starts at 8pm Thursday

Printer Deals

HP Deskjet 2514 All in One Printer, $29
Starts at 8pm Thursday

HP Envy Wireless eAll in One Printer, $49
Starts at 8pm Thursday

Digital Camera Deals

Nikon 16.1″ Digital Camera, $49
Sale Starts at 8pm Thursday
Features: 16.1 Megapixels, 720p, 5X Optical Zoom and 2.7″ Display Screen

Samsung HMX F900 Camcorder, $99
Sale Starts at 8pm Thursday
Features: 720p Video, 52X Optical Zoom, 2.7″ LCD Screen

Electronics Deals

Roku Streaming Box, $39
Starts at 8pm Thursday

Toshiba 1TB Hard Drive, $54
Starts at 8pm Thursday

Home & Garden Deals

Eureka Vacuum, $38

Shark Steam Mop, $49

Dirt Devil Hand Vacuum, $15

Rubbermaid 30 Piece Easy Find Lids Storage Set, $6.92

6-Quart Crock Pot Slow Cooker, $9.44

Rival Mini Dipper, Chopper and Waffle Maker, $4.50

Keurig K40 Elite Brewing System, $98
Sale Starts Friday Morning at 8am
Buy 1, Get a $10 Walmart Gift Card
$88 after gift card!

Keurig K10 Mini Plus Brewing System, $99
Sale Starts Friday Morning at 8am
Buy 1, Get a $20 Walmart Gift Card
$79 after gift card!

Toy Deals

Razo RipStick Ripster, $29

Kids 10″ Mickey or Minnie Bikes, $24

Kids 12″ Huffy Bikes, $29

Disney 6 Volt Quad Ride on, $49

Barbie and Hot Wheels Power Wheels, $89

Furby Boom, $29

Disney Interactive Princess Doll with Light & Sound, $20

Disney Princess Dolls, $5

Nerf Hail Fire Gun, $15

Thomas & Friends Track Master 5 in 1 Set, $20

Little Tikes Kitchen, $50

Disney Princess Role Play Dresses, $10

TV Deals

23″ LED 720P HDTV, $75
Starts at 8pm Thursday

32″ LED 720p HDTV, $98
1 Hour Guarantee from 6pm-7pm Thursday Night, Limit 1 per customer per item.

40″ LED 1080p HDTV, $178
Starts at 8pm Thursday

50″ Emerson 1080p HDTV, $288
Starts at 8pm Thursday

DVD Deals

LG Blu-Ray Player, $38
1 Hour Guarantee from 6pm-7pm Thursday Night, Limit 1 per customer per item.

Video Game System Deals

Xbox 360 4GB Console, $99

Playstation 3 (PS3) The Last of Us Console Bundle, $199

Nintendo 2DS, $99

Video Game Accessories

Disney Infinity Starter Pack, $38.96

Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack, $38.96

Learning System Deals

Leap Frog LeapPad 2.0, $54

Vtech Mobigo 2 , $25
Sale Starts Thursday at 6pm.

Apple Products

iPad Mini 16 GB Wi-Fi, $299
Buy 1, Get a $100 Walmart Gift Card
$199 after gift Card
1 Hour Guarantee from 6pm-7pm Thursday Night, Limit 1 per customer per item.

Target: Black Friday Ad

Target has released their Black Friday ad. See the deals here.

Mens C9 Active Tees, $3

Kids & Toddler Sleep Sets, $5

Women’s & Men’s Sleep Separates, $5

Chi Air Flat Iron with Bonus Mini Chi, $99.99
Free $20 Gift Card with Purchase
$79.99 after gift card!

7″ Nabi 2 Kids Android Tablet, $129

Nook 7″ HD 8GB Tablet, $79

Garmin Nuvi 40LM GPS with 4.3″ Touchscreen, $79.99

HP Photosmart 5520 All In One Printer, $59.99

Nikon D3200 2-Lens Bundle, $499.99
Includes: Nikon D3200 with 55-200mm Zoom Lens and 18-55mm Lens

Canon A3500 Digital Camera, $79.99
Features: Built in Wi Fi, 16MP and 5X Zoom Lens

Cannon T3 DSLR Bundle, $449
Includes: Cannon T3 Camera, 18-55 mm Lens, 75-300 mm lens, 8GB SD Card, & Canon DSLR Bag

Fitbit Wireless Wristband, $99
Buy 1, Get a $20 Target Gift Card
$79 after gift card!

T-Fal 20 Piece Nonstick Cookware, $49.99

Kitchen Aid Classic Mixer, 4.5 Qt. $199

Sodastream Soda System, $79.99
Buy 1, Get a $25 Target Gift Card
$54.99 after gift card!

Bissell Little Green Multi Purpose Deep Cleaner, $49

Dyson DC35 Digital Slim, $199

Dyson DC24 Multi Floor Vacuum, $259

Singer Promise Full Size Sewing Machine, $59

Keurig K40 Elite, $99
Buy 1, Get a $20 Target Gift Card
$79 after gift card!

Headbanz, Jenga, Monopoly, Trouble, Clue, Sorry, Connect 4, $5

LEGO City Forest Police, $50

7-Figure Disney Princess Pack, $15

Lalaloopsy Loopy Hair Doll, $27

Our Generation 18″ Doll, $20

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles R/C Shell Raiser Subway Car, $44

Razor A Folding Kick Scooter, $19

50″ Element 1080P LED HDTV, $229

Element 50″ 1080p LED HDTV, $229

Westinghouse 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED HDTV, $199.99

Capello HDMI DVD Player, $19.99

RCA 10″ Portable DVD Player, $59

Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Bundle, $189.99

Playstation 3 (PS3) 250 GB Bundle, $199
Includes 2 games, Console and one Wireless Controller

iPad Mini, $299
Buy 1, Get a $75 Gift Card
$224 after gift card!

iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB Tablet, $479
Buy 1, Get $100 Gift Card
$379 after gift card!

iPod Touch 5th Generation 16GB, $229
Buy 1, Get $50 Target Gift Card
$179 after gift card



Black Friday Early Birds: What to Buy Now

Black Friday will be here before you know it, but there are lots of deals to be had now! Here's what to buy early:

What to Buy Early

Android Phones: For two weeks before Black Friday we expect great deals on Android phones. Even some of the newest models will be free with contract and in some cases, stores will even throw in a gift card; you make a profit on the phone. Look for these deals at Amazon Wireless, BestBuy, Walmart, and other big chains.

Clothes and Shoes: Look for big discounts online over the next few weeks, with specific items marked down, and then site-wide discounts that stack up an additional 30-50% off. Look for these deals directly from merchant retailers like Abercrombie, J.Crew, and Banana Republic.

True Black Friday Deals

Even though plenty of merchandise will be on sale early, waiting until Black Friday will still yield a lot of good door-buster deals:

TVs: The biggest discounts will be on 55-inch LCDs and 3D LCDs. Deal News predicts they will be priced around $425. That’s half what these TVs cost last year on Black Friday.

Appliances: The last few years have seen an increase in discounts on the big-ticket items like washers and refrigerators at Best Buy, Lowes and Sears. I expect this trend will continue with 10-30% off normal prices. On the other side of the price spectrum, lots of retailers will roll out $10 small appliances. Macy’s has already advertised a $10 coffee maker, and Target almost always has a suite of $10 toasters, waffle makers, and crockpots.

Apple Products: Whether it’s an iPad or a new laptop, Apple has its one sale of the year on Black Friday. Apple.com and the Apple retail stores traditionally offer 10-15%off many popular items (though rarely the newest iPhone). But the best deals usually come in the form of gift card add-ons with Apple purchases from larger electronics resellers. Last year if you bought an iPad at Meijer they gave youan $80 store gift card with your purchase. If you bought an iPod touch at Toys RUs they gave you a $50 store card. Best Buy almost always has similar deals on iPods and bonus iTunes gift cards. 

And about the iTunes gift cards: Costco, Sam’s Club and Toys R Us almost always sell them at a 10%-20% discount on Black Friday.

Source: Yahoo.com

Black Friday: Snagging the Best Deals

Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving and has earned the reputation of being the busiest shopping day of the year. The name was adopted from an accounting term - red ink denotes a negative profit margin, where as "in the black" denotes a positive profit margin. Many retailers make or break their sales goals between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the season kicking off on the Friday after Thanksgiving, hence the name "Black Friday."
  • See all Online Black Friday and Thanksgiving Deals and Sales

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. 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.

3. Compare Prices:

Utilize price-comparison Internet shopping sites such as PriceGrabber.com to assist you in comparing product prices. Compare the "options" included with the product. Some retailers will low-ball the advertised price on a stripped down product, and then you will be charged extra for the necessary parts that will make the product perform as expected. A good example of this is often seen with super low-priced computer printers that come without the cable (cord) or printer ink.

4. Look for Early Bird Shopper Discounts:

The Early Bird Shopper will be the real winner on Black Friday. Stores offering early-day shopper specials usually run the deals from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. and with no "rain checks," which means once they run out of the products, you are out of luck. Scanning the ads and routing your trip based on your buying priorities will be important with the time-sensitive deals that will be offered.

 

5. Beat the Crowds with Night Owl Discounts on Thanksgiving:

Internet shoppers can beat the early birds by shopping online in the pre-dawn hours of Black Friday. Many retailers will be posting their Black Friday specials, which can be ordered online and picked-up at your local store. Special "Web only" deals will also be available starting as early as Thanksgiving eve. Many of the the aggressive outlet malls and factory stores will be opening Thursday at midnight, with early bird promotions in hopes of capturing your dollars before the competition has opened.

6. Bring the Ads:

Many stores offer a "lowest-price" guarantee; however you may be required to produce a copy of the exact product being advertised for less. Most local retailers will not meet Internet prices even when the product is advertised on the same company's website, but it cannot hurt to try. Print the Web page that details the product and shows the advertised price. It may give you additional bargaining power and push the sales person into waiving other charges such as assembly fees.

8. Know the Store Policies:

Knowing the store policies on returns can help you determine where to buy. A previous trend of extending "return days" during the holidays is being seen less this year. Many retailers are including restocking fees and shorter return deadlines. Almost all of the major retail chains have clamped down on requiring receipts for returns and exchanges, and many keep a database of individuals who tend to abuse return policies. If you get onto an "abuse" list, prepare yourself to be turned down.

9. Ask for Gift Receipts:

Gift receipts generally include a description of the item purchased but do not disclose the price paid. Including gift receipts inside the gift box will make returns or exchanges easier for the gift recipient. Without proof-of-purchase, the recipient may be turned down for returning or exchanging the item or risk receiving an exchange for the current selling price of the item.
Since many retailers begin permanently slashing prices as soon as Black Friday is over, the difference between what you pay for a gift during December and what it sells for in January can be significant. Including a gift-receipt should help insure a hassle-free return experience for gift recipients.

 

10. Saying "Charge It" Can Pay Off

Obviously, there is no bargain in running up high credit card bills and paying big interest rates, however, with proper spending disciplines intact, using the right charge card can be of value to consumers. Many credit card companies entice consumers with free benefits, which include extended free warranties, return protection and sale price protection.
  • Warranty Coverage - Your credit card company may offer to double or triple a manufacturer's warranty for free on a product you purchase - a good option instead of purchasing a service contract that costs money and has a shorter duration period.
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  • Return Protection - A credit card company may guarantee a refund on a product up to 90 days where as the store may not. This is becoming particularly more important as retailers stiffen the allotted return days.
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  • Sale Price Protection - Some of the credit card companies will offer this protection and refund you the difference if a product you buy is marked down further than the price you paid within a certain time frame (usually 60 days).

An enormous amount of advertising, locally and online, can be confusing and nearly paralyzing to the Black Friday bargain hunter. To maximize the benefits of hitting the stores on a day where there are big crowds and a better deal around every corner, developing a plan and doing preliminary research will help insure that the day is a shopping success.

Have fun saving money while you shop!

Source: About.com