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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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. 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. -
2 Boxes of Gevalia Coffee $7 Shipped
Add any 2 boxes of coffee to your cart at Gevalia, and use code TRYGEV82 to drop your total from $13.98 to $6.99, getting you each box for only $3.50! Better yet, the code also gets you free shipping. For example, check out this Breakfast Blend and French Roast for $6.99 shipped after the code. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
The Body Shop: 35% off Sitewide
Through 5/20, save 35% off Sitewide with code SAVEX35 at The Body Shop. Sale items and outlet items are excluded. This is the best sitewide discount we've seen from them since last month. Shipping adds $5.95 or is free on orders over $50. Plus, if you have a Love Your Body Membership Card, you'll get an extra 10% off. This drops the price on the best-selling LOVE ETC... Eau De Toilette (pictured) from $25 to $16.25 with code, and the Shea Body Butter from $20 to $13 with code. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
2 Boxes of Checks $9 Shipped
Add two boxes of checks, normally around $31.80, to your cart at 4checks.com drop the price to $5.05 when you add code DB4381 and pay with a new account. Better yet, select USPS Bulk shipping to drop shipping to a $3.90 handling fee (be sure to select this option from the drop down menu at checkout, it's the last one from the top). This matches the best check deal we've seen, and this is at least half what banks charge for one box. To get this deal, put two boxes of single checks in your cart, and after you enter your check information, add the coupon and be sure to deselect the "EZShield Check Fraud Protection Program" option, which adds $4.90 (you must take this step to get this price). Duplicate checks are also available for $1 more. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Men's Clark Verro Real Shoes $41 Shipped
The Men's Clarks Verro Real Shoes, originally $125, drop to $54.95 and again to $41.21 with code EMLFRIENDS13 at ShoeBuy.com. The next-best price we saw on this style was $87. In addition to that discount, they ship free. Note that sizes are currently limited to 9-11, but most items on the site are discounted by the same 25%. There is no sales tax (except NY). -
Pearls by the Yard Necklace $13 Shipped
This Freshwater Pearls By The Yard Necklace drops from $79.99 to $49.99 at Super Jeweler. Use code BRIDAL and it falls to $12.50. 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. -
Up to 50% Off Coach Shoes
Select shoes are up to 50% off at Coach.com for a limited time. Check out the pictured Shirley Sandal, which falls from $128 to $69. Even with $8.50 shipping, this is the best price we could find by $31. These shoes are available in three colors in most sizes. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Do More, Spend Less May iPad Giveaway!
Update: Amazon and BN have dropped the price about $1.50 to $11.61! In my book Do More, Spend Less, I show you 40+ examples of things I've done to turn the tables and win as a consumer, including how I have earned over 5 million frequent flyer miles, pay just $41 / month for iPhone service and can buy a new car for less than what I'd sell it for in a year. If you haven't picked up a copy, I encourage you to. It is the basis of a lot of what we discuss on BradsDeals. USA Today says, "after reading this fascinating look at bargain hunting, you’ll never feel comfortable paying full price again." This month, I want to do something extra. Order DMSL at Amazon, BN.com or for either the Kindle or Nook between now and 5/31 and forward your receipt to dmsl@bradsdeals.com. I'm going to send an iPad Mini to one lucky winner! See more info at bradsdeals.com/book. -
Citi Simplicity: 0% APR for 18 months
Get 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 18 months when you sign up for the Citi Simplicity MasterCard. If you are paying off a credit card debt or making a big ticket purchase, this card can save you a considerable amount of interest. Balance transfers do charge a 3% transfer fee (or $5, whichever is greater), the standard rate for this kind of offer. Annualized over 18 months, the 3% fee at 0% interest works out to around 2%, which is a big difference from normal credit card rates. Better yet, there are no late fees and no annual fee. -
Travelers Choice 8pc Luggage Set $90 +FS
The Traveler's Choice Amsterdam II 8-Piece Luggage Set, originally $279.99, drops from $119.99 to $89.99 when you add code EMLFRIENDS13 at BagsBuy checkout. With free shipping and returns (which can be expensive for luggage), this is the current lowest price by $6. It comes in grey (pictured) and navy, and includes 3 rolling bags, a carry-on duffel, and 4 packing cubes. There is no sales tax (except NY). -
1/5ct Diamond Stud Earrings $50 Shipped
The price of a pair of 1/5ct diamond stud earrings drops from $199 to $49.99 at My Jewelry Box. Plus, shipping is free. This matches the lowest price we've seen for this pair, and beats the next best price by $10. The earrings feature brilliant cut, round stones with I2 - I3 clarity and H - I color, and a yellow gold plated sterling silver setting. There's no sales tax (except NY). -
Weight Watchers Magazine $4.49
A Weight Watchers Magazine subscription drops from $13.95 to $4.49 with our code BRADSDEALS at DiscountMags today only. That's $0.75 per issue and the best price we could find by $2. This magazine features quick recipe ideas, exercise tips, inspirational stories, and more. Please note that this deal expires tonight (5/20) at 11:59 PM ET. -
Fitness Magazine Subscription $4.99
A subscription to Fitness Magazine falls from $11.97 to $4.99 with our code BRADSDEALS at DiscountMags today only. At $0.49 per issue, this is the best price we could find anywhere. This magazine features a wide range of advice and articles about living a healthy lifestyle. Please note that this deal expires tonight (5/20) at 11:59 PM ET. -
Maidenform: 50% off Panties
Get 50% off all panties at Maidenform.com through 5/20. You can choose from styles like the pictured Signature Microfiber Bikini which drop from $7 to $5.99 to $3. Or take a look at these Comfort Devotion Hipsters which drop from $9 to $4.50. Shipping adds $7 or is free over $75. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Guide Gear Teepee Tent $100 Shipped
This Guide Gear Teepee Tent, listed at $200, is now $99.97 at Bargain Outfitters. Plus, shipping is free with code BH197, making this the lowest price we could find by $14. It features a 6'6" center height and can sleep six people. There is no sales tax (except MN).
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