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Wednesday, Oct 17, at 10:00 AM

How to Camp Out for Black Friday: A Survival Guide

You’ve heard of Man v. Wild?  Well, Black Friday camping is just as intense. Not only do you have to battle hoards of people to get the items you want, but, if you’re really serious, you have to face the environmental elements while camping out.

Black Friday Camping Survival Guide Brads Deals

Camped out in line in the concrete jungle we call a store parking lot, there may be wind, snow, rain, sleet, and the inevitable turkey coma that remains from Thanksgiving dinner. This post is intended to equip you with the skills that you will need to help you survive the Black Friday camp out, and, ultimately, get the goods your set out for.

Some retailers, like Best Buy, offer extreme price cuts on big ticket items, generally have limited quantities. So some people camp out days ahead of time to get their hands on these deeply discounted products. This being said, pack and prepare accordingly.

Here is a list of items we recommend you bring with you for your Black Friday camp out.

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Thursday, Sep 27, at 4:30 PM

First Black Friday 2012 Ad Leaked: Sprint Offering the Samsung Galaxy S III for $49.99 on Black Friday

10/8/12 – As of this past weekend, the price on the Samsung Galaxy S3 already has dropped to $99.99 with 2-year contract with Sprint. Verizon’s offering with 2-year contract is $139 and the same deal via AT&T is currently $119.

The first Black Friday 2012 ad of the year has leaked!

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III 2012 Black Friday Deal

Image Credit: Engadget

We know, it’s not even Halloween yet, but Sprint is already thinking forward to the holiday season. Thanks to anonymous tip given to engadget, we know that Sprint will offer the the Samsung Galaxy S III for only $49.99 on November 23, 2012. This deal will be available ONLY on Black Friday! According to the leaked ad, you will be saving $150 on the Samsung Galaxy S III at Sprint if you agree to a two-year contract. Supplies are expected to be limited, so plan to get there early to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S III at this incredibly low price.

The lowest price we found on the Samsung Galaxy S III is $179.99 with a 2 year contract at Best Buy, so the Sprint Black Friday 2012 promotion offers $130 in total savings from the current lowest priced deal that we found for that phone. (more…)

Monday, Nov 28, at 2:06 PM

The Winner of Our Black Friday 2011 Doorbuster Photo Contest!

We received some awesome photo entries in our Black Friday 2011 Doorbuster Photo Contest! A few of them were so great we’ve passed them around the office. You guys all impressed us with your savvy doorbuster-shopping skills, but the winner made most of our jaws drop! Our lucky winner will receive a Canon PowerShot SD4500IS 10MP Digital Camera, worth $200!

And the winner is!

The winner of our Doorbuster Contest

April M. and Chris got some GREAT doorbusters at Best Buy!

 

Some notable mentions

Memorable Black Friday Contest Photo

Rowena A. managed to fit all of her doorbusters in her trunk!

Notable Black Friday Photo

Jen R. looks exhausted after a VERY successful Black Friday trip!

Notable Black Friday Doorbuster Photo

Angela O. poses with her amazing Walmart haul!

Notable Black Friday photo entry

A couple of Texas Ladies came prepared with lawn chairs!

Thanks again to everyone who participated! If you want to get updates and prepare for next year’s Black Friday, subscribe to our daily newsletter and get the hottest news delivered to you every day! Also, be sure to check us out on Facebook and follow @blackfridayfans on Twitter.

Thursday, Nov 24, at 10:04 AM

Black Friday 2011 Doorbuster Photo Contest!

Attention all Black Friday Shoppers!

We want to know who got their hands on the top doorbusters this year. So, we’re giving away a $200 Canon PowerShot SD4500IS 10MP Digital Camera to the shopper that has proof they snagged an awesome doorbuster on Black Friday.

2011 Best Buy Doorbuster Deal

Will you be one of the lucky shoppers to grab this deal?

If you’re lucky enough to get the Sharp TV from Best Buy for $199 or the Xbox + Kinect Bundle at Walmart or anything else on our Top 20 Doorbusters List- take a picture of yourself with your steal and email it to us at photo@blackfriday2011.com.

You may see yourself on our Facebook page or get a shout out on our Twitter page! If you see yourself on our wall, don’t forget to tag yourself and maybe a few of your friends who wish they could have gotten the same deal. There’s nothing wrong with a little bragging, after all. So let’s show everyone what a great Black Friday shopper looks like!

If you’ve got a crazy Black Friday photo that you just can’t help but share, send that our way also. Even if it isn’t with a doorbuster, we’d love to see the madness from your perspective!

After we’ve all re-energized from the big day, we will choose our favorite photo. The winner will receive the Canon PowerShot camera. Just send us your photo with you and one of our favorite doorbusters to enter!

Contest ends 11/25 at 12PM CST. For official contest rules and conditions, click here.

Monday, Nov 21, at 2:38 PM

IKEA Black Friday Ad Posted Plus Jos. A. Bank and Northern Tool

We’re still busy posting all the 2011 Black Friday ads that come in. Black Friday is only 3 days away, and we still see several ads released each day. Today we’ve posted IKEA and Northern Tool and also saw some information about the Jos. A. Bank Black Friday Sale. We’ve rounded up a few highlights from each of the ads below.

2011 IKEA Black Friday Ad2011 Ikea Black Friday Ad

IKEA will be having a 3-day Seize The Days Sale from 11/25-11/27. Each day they will have different specials that will be valid that-day only. On Black Friday you can get the Mala Easel for $9.99. Saturday’s deal is a 7-Piece IKEA Cookware Set for $19.99 and on Sunday you can get a 4-shelf Expedit Shelving Unit for $19.99. View all of the IKEA Deals here.

Jos. A. Bank

Jos. A. Bank has released a list of 10 items that will be marked down for their Black Friday sale on 11/25 from 5AM-1PM. They are also another store that will have online sales starting at 12:01AM on Thanksgiving Day. The list of Jos. A. Bank doorbusters includes:

  1. Executive Camel Hair Blazers for $99
  2. Executive Cashmere Sweaters for $69
  3. Executive Suits for $139
  4. Merino Wool Topcoats for $99
  5. Solid or Patterned Cashmere Scarves for $29.99
  6. Executive Dress Shirts for $19.99
  7. Executive Leather Jackets for $159
  8. Wool/Cashmere Dress Pants for $39.99
  9. Executive cashmere Blazers for $179
  10. Executive Sportshirts for $19.99

2011 Northern Tool Black Friday Ad

Northern Tool will be open on Black Friday at 6AM. This 8-page ad highlights power tools, some toys and other handy home goods. Check out the 1500-watt Quartz heater for $119.99 or the Husqvarna 22 cc Handheld Blower for $99.99. Click here for the full Northern Tool Black Friday Ad.

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Wednesday, Nov 16, at 4:56 PM

hhgregg Black Friday Ad Posted

The 2011 hhgregg Black Friday ad has been posted. They will join the other retailers opening at 12AM for their doorbusters and prices will be valid while supplies last. This 8 page ad covers appliances, TVs, computers and more.

Some price highlights from the 2011 hhgregg Black Friday Ad include:2011 hhgregg Black Friday Ad

  • Toshiba 32″ HDTV for $199.99
  • Canon 12.2 DSLR Bundle for $599.99
  • Flip UltraHD 1-Hour Camcorder for $39.99
  • Frigidaire Stainless Steel Gas Range for $399.99

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Sunday, Nov 13, at 5:20 PM

2011 Kmart Black Friday Ad Released!

Kmart has released their 2011 Black Friday ad! Their Friday Sale starts at 5AM on Black Friday and prices will last through 11AM.

Some doorbusters from the 2011 Kmart Black Friday Ad include:2011 Kmart Black Fridady Ad

  • 6′ Blue Mountain Christmas Tree for $19.99
  • 7′ Auburn Billiard Table with Bonus Table Tennis for $189.99
  • Fujifilm AV200 Digital Camera for $49.99
  • Assorted LeapFrog Games for $15

They also have a 2-Day Sale running through Saturday. These won’t be doorbuster prices, but you can find deals on TVs, game consoles, toys jewelry and more.

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Saturday, Nov 12, at 1:20 PM

Little Tikes, Gamestop and Pep Boys 2011 Black Friday Ads Released!

Although we saw some HUGE releases from Best Buy, Walmart and Target this week, we’ve got a few more added. Little Tikes, Gamestop and Pep Boys all released their ads last night and might be worth a good look!

Little Tikes

The 2011 Little Tikes Black Friday Ad has been released. This ad is for LittleTikes.com and the sales will be valid online 2011 Little Tikes Black Friday Adonly. Their sale is broken up into sections: you can start shopping their Early Bird Specials at midnight on 11/20. Their sale is broken up into sections: Black Friday begins Thanksgiving night at 10PM, Cyber Monday will be 12AM to 12PM on 11/28. Be sure to note that some prices require coupon codes and select items ship for free! See the 2011 Little Tikes Black Friday Ad. (more…)

Saturday, Nov 12, at 11:41 AM

Toys R Us Black Friday Ad Posted!

The 2011 Toys R Us Black Friday Ad has been released! They will be open in some locations at 9PM on Thanksgiving night, an hour earlier than the previously thought 10PM. The have over 150 doorbusters for all of you early birds! These prices will be valid from Thursday at 9PM to Black Friday at 1PM.2011 Toys R Us Black Friday Ad

Some highlights from the 2011 Toys R Us Black Friday Ad include:

  • LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning System for $24.99
  • Bratz Dolls (regularly priced $10.99) for $4.99
  • Vtech Kidizoom Camera for $19.99
  • Spongebob Sportcraft Turbo Hockey Table for $39.99
  • iHome Portable Speaker Dock for $9.99
  • Graco Lauren Lifetime Crib and Changing Table (buy together) for $148.99
  • Free Pampers Wipes Value Box with any 88-ct. or higher Pampers Diaper purchase (Friday and Saturday)

Note that select sales in this ad are valid on Friday and Saturday as part of their 2 Day Sale. Doorbusters are valid Thursday 9PM through Friday 1PM.

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Friday, Nov 11, at 10:35 AM

Best Buy Black Friday Ad Posted

Best Buy has released their 2011 Black Friday ad. As we mentioned earlier, they will open their doors at 12AM on Black Friday and, like some other stores this year, you can shop BestBuy.com on Thanksgiving Day for more deals.

Some highlights from the 24-page 2011 Best Buy Black Friday Ad include:

  • Sharp 42″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $199.99! (This is the first deal that has warranted a “!” from us)2011 Best Buy Black Friday Ad
  • Toshiba Smart Blu-ray disc player for $39.99
  • Lenovo AMD 15.6″ Dual-Core E-300 Laptop for $179.99
  • Select DVDs for $.99
  • Xbox Kinect for $99.99

Most of their great deals are listed under “Doorbusters”, so you should plan for those quantities to be very limited.

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