Black Friday Sales & Specials
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Friday, May 17, at 12:14 PM
Black Friday Every Friday: 5/17/13
The holiday shopping season is over, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still great deals out there. We know that throughout the year you can find sales sometimes even better than Black Friday specials, and we want to make sure we share the savings with you.
Today’s Black Friday Deals:
KitchenAid 6qt Stand Mixer + $70 GC $382
This KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer drops from $549.99 to $449.99 to $382.49 with code BLOSSOM15 atKohls.com. Plus, receive $70 in Kohl’s Cash with your purchase, making the mixer’s net price $312.82. With $7.50 shipping, this is the best price we could find by $99. This mixer is available in 15 colors and comes with four attachments. Plus, use this mail-in rebate to receive a free pasta roller and fettuccine cutter attachment, a $149.99 value. Sales tax is charged in most states.
TCL 32″ 60Hz LED HDTV $200 w/Rebat
Friday, May 10, at 2:13 PM
Black Friday Every Friday: 5/10/13
The holiday shopping season is over, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still great deals out there. We know that throughout the year you can find sales sometimes even better than Black Friday specials, and we want to make sure we share the savings with you.
Today’s Black Friday Deals:
Oversized Antigravity Chair + $10GC $58!
This Sonoma Outdoor Oversized Antigravity Chair drops from $179 to $84.99 to $72.74 with code FAMILY20 at Kohls.com. Then, stack on code SUMMER15 to drop it again to $58.29! Better yet, you’ll get $10 in Kohl’s Cash after purchase, making this the lowest price we’ve seen outside of Cyber Monday and beats our recently price low by another $11. It has a steel frame, adjustable memory foam pillow, and cup holder. Shipping is $8.95 or free at $75 (there’s also a $5 surcharge). Sales tax is charged in most states
Keurigs up to 25% + 20% Off + GC + FS
Save up to 25% with markdowns on Keurig Coffee Brewers, then take another 20% discount with code FAMILY20 atKohls.com. Plus, shipping is free and you get $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend, making your net prices the lowest we could find. The B60 Special Edition (pictured) originally $189.99, drops from $149.99 to $119.99, and comes with a 12 K-Cup Sampler Pack and $20 in Kohl’s Cash to spend May 13-22, making your net price $99.99. The Keurig Mini in several colors is now $79.99, and comes with $10 Kohl’s cash and the same K-Cup Pack. The B70 Platinum, originally $239.99, is $143.99 with $20 in Kohl’s Cash. The Keurig Vue drops to $159.99 with code, and you get $30 Kohl’s Cash. Sales tax is charged in most states.
Seiki 39″ 1080p LCD HDTV $270 Shippe
Friday, May 3, at 12:53 PM
Black Friday Every Friday: 5/3/13
The holiday shopping season is over, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still great deals out there. We know that throughout the year you can find sales sometimes even better than Black Friday specials, and we want to make sure we share the savings with you.
Today’s Black Friday Deals:
1ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring $1500
This 1ct Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold drops from $4999.99 to $2499.99 at Super Jeweler. Use exclusive code brads1000 and it drops to $1499.99. Plus, it ships for free as well. The best price we could find on any similar ring elsewhere is at least $1700! It features a 1ct solitaire diamond set in 14k white gold. Sales tax is not charged in most states.
BuyCostumes $10 Costume Sale
For a limited time, Buy Costumes takes up to 94% off during their Annual Spring Clearance Event, with prices starting at $10. Shipping starts at $5.99 and depends on the size of the order. Some best bets are the pictured Willy Wonka Secret Wishes Adult Costume, which drops from $54.99 to $10, or this Cat Child Costume, which drops from $44.99 to $10. There is no sales tax (except NC, NY, WA, WI).
Microfiber Stripe Sheet Set $20 Shipped
This Hotel Collection Microfiber Woven Dobby-Stripe Sheet Set, listed at $99.99, is now $19.99 at 1 Sale a Day. Plus, shipping is free, making this the best price we could find on any similar set. The sheets are made from brushed microfiber and the set includes the top sheet, fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcases. They are offered in Full, Queen, King, and Cal King in as many as 8 colors. You may need to login or create an account to view this deal. Sales tax is not charged in most states.
Char-Broil Charcoal Grill $2
Black Friday 2013 Information
When is Black Friday 2013?
Friday, November 29, 2013
When are Black Friday ads released?
Ads can come out as early as October, but most ads will be posted the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Make sure to check back with us for every ad as it comes out!
What are the best items to buy on Black Friday?
Electronics (especially lesser brand latops and HDTVs), kitchen appliances, DVDs and video games.
What are the worst items to buy on Black Friday?
Winter clothing, toys, luxury items (ie iPhones, iPads, etc), Christmas decorations, and jewelry.
Check our our Black Friday FAQ for the answers to more of your Black Friday questions!
Brad's Top 10 Tips for Black Friday Sales
- Research: Start researching the sales by checking out the Black Friday ads on Thanksgiving Day or earlier.
- Make a plan: Identify what you want to buy, which stores have the best Black Friday sales and what time they will open.
- Timing is everything: Arrange stores by opening time from earliest to latest.
- A fool and his money: Be wary of Black Friday doorbusters with quantity limits. If a store only has 10 items at that price, go elsewhere.
- Visualize: Know where your items will be located in the store.
- Stay safe: We see reports of Black Friday violence every year, everything from tramplings to shootings. Be polite and courteous to those around you.
- Power of numbers: Go with a team and attack different stores, or different departments of the same store. Designate a meeting place to regroup.
- Bring a snack: Only amateurs stop at the food court on Black Friday! (Or the bathroom - so go before you leave the house.)
- The quiet ones: Don’t ignore stores that don’t advertise. The will have Black Friday deals, too!
- Have fun: Enjoy your family, friends and deals!
Black Friday 2011 Results
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Prediction: Spending will increase again from $365 to $385 as consumers spend more despite the negativity.
Result: Holiday shoppers exceeded everyone’s expectations for Black Friday, spending $398 on average. -
Prediction: The amount of Black Friday shoppers will increase from 212 million last year to 225 million this year.
Result: Black Friday was more popular than expected, with an estimated 226 million shoppers hitting the stores and shopping online. So we were close - if you consider underestimating by 1 million to be close. -
Prediction: With more shoppers spending more money, Black Friday spending as a percentage of total holiday sales will increase significantly from 10.0% to 10.6%.
Result: If we thought that 10.6% would be a significant increase, then the actual percentage of 11.1% is absolutely incredible. We’re attributing the jump to ongoing economic concerns, with cash-strapped consumers showing up in force to score Black Friday deals and showing more restraint through the rest of the holiday shopping season. -
Prediction: The amount of online Black Friday shopping will jump from $648 million to $705 million as people try to avoid stores, and online becomes even more popular.
Result: ComScore reported that online shopping on Black Friday amounted to an astounding $816 million. Black Friday sales grew 24.3% over the previous year and the average online shopper spent $150. How did that number grow so large? We saw a lot more Black Friday sales that began early on Thanksgiving and more stores moving their sales from early morning to midnight. Extended hours and early access to Black Friday sales are likely culprits for the retail sales bump. Throw in our previous note about more shoppers trying to get holiday deals on a budget and more retailers offering online Black Friday sales and it begins to make more sense.
Black Friday Historic Stats
| Black Friday Stats | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Shoppers | 226M | 212M | 195M | 172M | 147M |
| $ Per Shopper | $398 | $365 | $343 | $372 | $347 |
| % of Holiday Retail Sales | 11.1% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% |
stats are for Thu-Sun on Black Friday weekend; shoppers can be counted more than once; Sources: BIGResearch, NRF, Shoppertrak
History of Black Friday
Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving. Falling as early as the 23rd and as late as the 29th of November, it has become the busiest shopping day of the year with stores opening earlier and earlier each season to accommodate the rush of customers. Stores that participate in Black Friday offer dramatic discounts on popular holiday items, particularly electronics and toys.
The term "Black Friday" was first used to describe the day after Thanksgiving by police officers in the 1960s in Philadelphia, PA. They called the day Black Friday in reference to the traffic in the area caused by shoppers and extra crowds drawn into the city by the College Football Army v. Navy game. In the 1980s, retailers began to dislike having their biggest sale day of the year referred to in a negative light so they pushed the theory that the day was called Black Friday because it marked the first day that a retailer had sold through enough inventory and turned a profit for the year, putting them "in the black" according to the old by-hand accounting system of using black ink to indicate a profit and red ink to indicate a loss.
Why do people go so crazy on Black Friday? For the sales! Stores offer almost ridiculously low prices and increase demand by supplying only limited inventory or limiting sales to small time slots. True Black Friday champions develop team strategy plans, do plenty of store research (including going to stores in the weeks leading up to Black Friday to check out store layout and to badger employees into giving them insider info), and of course, stocking up on Black Friday ads and coupons.
Black Friday Ads
2013 Ads Coming Soon!
Walmart 
Best Buy 
Target 
Home Depot 
Sears 
Lowe's 
Big Lots 
Kohl's 
Toys R Us 
Costco 
JC Penney 
Sam's Club 
Macy's 
Kmart 
Dick's Sporting Goods 
Old Navy 
Cabela's 
RadioShack 
Ace Hardware 
Menards Black Friday Deals
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NCAA Tees or Sweats $5-$10!
NCAA Tees, Hoodies and Sweats, originally $15-$40, are now reduced to $4.99-$9.99 at FinishLine.com. Plus spend $75 or more and take $10 off your order via code 10BRAD75, which can get you a freebie. Even with shipping from $5.49 (choose economy for the lowest), this is the best deal we've seen on these since March, and it's the current price low for all styles by at least $25. Check out the pictured Florida Gators Block Men's Tee Shirt, which was $15, now $4.99, and the Louisville Cardinals NCAA Women's Sweat Pants, also now $7.99 ($2 less than the lowest price we've seen to date). Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Pearls by the Yard Necklace $15 Shipped
This Freshwater Pearls By The Yard Necklace drops from $79.99 to $49.99 at Super Jeweler. Use code brads35 and it falls to $14.99. Plus, shipping is free, making this the best deal we could find anywhere. This Tin Cup Style necklace features one 8mm pearl, and 14 6mm pearls. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Prescription Glasses from $17 Shipped!
Save 55% on a single-vision prescription and frames at Glasses USA, plus shipping is free when you use the code MEMORIAL2013. This is the best deal we have seen from them this year. Glasses start at $38, like the pictured Masyn Black Glasses which drop from $80 to $38 to $17.10. Certain exclusions apply and sales tax is charged in most states. -
Emeril 14pc Knife Block Set $40 Shipped
This Emeril 14pc Forged Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, listed at $79.99, is now $39.99 at 1 Sale a Day. With free shipping, this is the best deal we could find by $50! The set includes 6 kitchen knives of varying size and utility, 6 steak knives, a pair of kitchen shears, and the knife block. It is offered in Black (pictured) or Natural wood as well. Note: you will need to login or create an account to view this deal. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Sperry Angelfish Women's Boat Shoes $62
These Sperry Angelfish Women's Boat Shoes drop from $77.99 to $62.39 at Kona Sports when you use our exclusive promo code SPERRYBRADS20 at checkout. This the lowest price we found by around $17. You can use the coupon on all other styles of Sperry shoes, as well. This pair has a linen and peach plaid design and is available in most women's sizes, 6 to 10, at this price. There's no sales tax (except NJ). -
30,000 Delta Miles from American Express
Get 30,000 bonus miles when you sign up for the Delta Gold SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express and spend $500 in the first three months from account opening. That's one of the best sign up bonus miles offers we've seen with that low of a spend threshold. You'll also get Delta perks and savings including one free checked bag all Delta flights (for you and up to 9 people on your reservation), zone 1 priority boarding, and 20% off in-flight purchases. You also get one mile per dollar spent or two miles on Delta flights. Plus, there's no annual fee for the first year. If you keep the card after year one, a $95 annual fee applies for each additional year, but saving the cost of checked baggage fees more than makes up for it (APR variable 15.24%-19.24%). -
12 Bottles of Wine, Corkscrew $90 Shipped
Get 12 Bottles of Wine, normally $235.97, for $69.99 through the Virgin Wines Explorers Club. That's $176 off the original price, and with $19.99 shipping, that's only $7.50 per bottle! You get 12 bottles that are chosen from red wine, white wine, or a mixture of both. Plus, you get a bonus lever-action corkscrew with case as well. You'll also receive tasting notes and serving suggestions with each wine. Note: this offer includes membership in the Virgin Wines Explorers Club, so you will receive 12 bottles of wine delivered every 3 months, and you can skip delivery, change your case preference (reds, whites or mixed), or cancel at anytime. Please allow 10-14 days for first delivery. This wine club offer is valid in most states, and sales tax is charged in most states. -
24ct Gevalia K-Cups $8 Shipped!
Update: All blends are on backorder, but you can still order now at this price and they will ship when available. For a limited time, for every 12ct Gevalia K-Cups Box you purchase for $8.49, you'll get one box free plus free shipping via code TRYGEV82 at Gevalia (you'll need to add two boxes to your cart). This ties with our mention from last week as one of the best coupons we've seen from them this year. This works out to $0.35 per k-cup shipped. The best price we could find on this quantity anywhere else is $26! Choose from three different blends, including the Signature blend, Colombia, and Dark Roast Royal. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Ster Silver Heart Class Ring $46 Shipped
The price on this Sterling Silver Crystal Heart Class Ring drops from $89.99 to $49.99 to $39.99 when you enter code BRADS213 at Limoges Jewelry. Shipping adds $5.99. We found the same ring going for $74 shipped at Walmart. Customize this ring with a school name, graduation year, and name along with a birthstone of your choice. There's no sales tax (except IL, NJ, & TN). -
Michael Kors Ostrich Tote $207 Shipped
This Michael by Michael Kors Hudson Large Vintage Ostrich-Embossed Tote Bag drops from $448 to $345 to $207 at Last Call by Neiman Marcus. Plus, add the code LCMAY75 and bag free shipping. This is the lowest price we could find by more than $100 and $40 less than the last time we saw this deal. The bag features Ostrich-embossed leather with golden hardware. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Crest 3D Whitestrips Pro 20pk $13
This 20 treatment pack of Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects drops from $54.99 to $34.99
at Drugstore.com. As a bonus, check the "special offer" box on the product page to save an additional $7 then use the code 7CBEDBEF at checkout to drop the price by $5. Finally, use this $10 mail-in rebate to bring the total paid price to $12.99. With free shipping, this is the best deal we could find on this pack by $21. There is no sales tax (except IL, NJ, GA, NY and WA). (Note: the coupon code savings are not displayed in cart until you enter a zip code and hit "get estimate.") -
Michael Kors Madison Watch $126 Shipped
This Michael Kors Madison Chronograph Watch drops from $275 to $210 to $126 at Last Call by Neiman Marcus. Plus, add the code LCMAY75 and bag free shipping. This is the lowest price we could find on this watch by more than $70 and it is more than $12 less than the last time we saw this deal. The watch has a stainless steel case and rhinestone pave bezel. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
40% off Angie's List Memberships
Take 40% off any membership to Angie's List with the code CLEAN30. A one year membership drops from $35 to $21 with this code. Plus, pay for your membership via PayPal and get an additional 20% off dropping the price to $16.80. (Please note, pricing may vary depending on membership choice and location). Angie's List offers reviews of local service companies so you can make educated decisions when choosing a car mechanic, dentist, electrician, or anyone from over 500 categories. Rates may vary by location and membership terms. -
Costume Express: Costumes from $2
Get Costumes as low as $4 during the clearance sale at Costume Express. Shipping starts at $5.95. For example this pictured Sassy Grecian Goddess Adult Costume (large only) is only $4! That's marked down from $39.99. The sale includes costumes for adults, teens and kids. Many accessories are on sale as well, such as this Vampiress Wig, which is also only $4 or this Teen Rag Doll Wig, which is only $2. There is no sales tax. -
BelleChic: Leather Cuff Bracelet $21
Exclusively for our readers, these Leather Cuff Bracelets drop from $38 to $20.99 via this Link at BelleChic. Shipping adds a flat-rate of $2.99. That's $17 off the regular price and the lowest price we could find on anything similar by $21. Each cuff can be personalized with a message of up to 20 characters. you will also get to choose the leather color and cuff choice for your bracelet. Sales tax is charged in most states.
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