Posts Tagged ‘Black Friday Sales’

Monday, Oct 29, at 11:51 AM

Music & Arts Black Friday Ad: It will have you singing in the streets

Today we got a copy of the Music & Arts Black Friday ad. This is our first time seeing a specific Black Friday ad from this store so we’re excited to add them to our Black Friday family.

The 4-page Music & Arts Black Friday Ad features four coupons and 23 unique sale items. The Music & Arts Black Friday sale is a 3-day sale, starting in-stores at 8:00 a.m. on Friday and ending Sunday. Music & Arts Black Friday Ad 2012The front page of the ad is a little vague in that they say you can find the deals online starting on Thanksgiving, but then above that in big letters it says “In-Store Only” and also says this at the bottom of the last page. We’re guessing that they want you to go online Thursday and pick out what you plan on getting over the weekend. It’s possible that they’ll be offering more deals than are in the ad, we’ll have to wait until Thanksgiving to find out.

If you don’t have time to look through the deals online or in the ad, make sure you print out the first page for the great coupons: (more…)

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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Friday, Oct 12, at 10:59 AM

Harbor Freight Black Friday 2012 Ad: NOT The First This Year!

In a shocking turn of events, Harbor Freight was NOT the first Black Friday Ad released in 2012. While not the first, they are still ahead of the masses and this year’s Harbor Freight Black Friday Ad is a 2-pager boasting a 3-day sale that starts on Friday, November 23 and runs through Sunday, November 25.
Harbor Freight Tools Black Friday Ad 2012

Sticking to last year’s schedule, doors will open at 6AM for Harbor Freight Inside Track Club members (a $30/yr. fee) and at 7AM for all other shoppers.

Some highlights from Harbor Freight Tools Black Friday ad included:

  • The Pittsburgh Automotive 12-ft. 8 Gauge Jumper Cables With Inline Battery Tester drops from $19.99 to $4.99
  • This Cen-tech Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Targeting goes from $59.99 to $19.83
  • Originally $299.99, this US General Roller Drawer 11-Cabinet will be $149.99

Quantities are limited and are expected to sell out quickly – they are not allowing rainchecks on sold out items. To avoid missing out on your Black Friday wish list, visit our Black Friday ads page to help plan your shopping strategy.
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Sunday, Nov 20, at 9:00 AM

Black Friday: Economic Boon or Ultimate Evil?

When Brandon Vanderstelt and his wife set up camp 10 days ahead of Black Friday outside of a North Texas Best Buy with a tongue-in-cheek “Occupy Best Buy” sign decorating their tent, their intent was to be first in line for Best Buy’s Black Friday deals.

“It’s an $800 TV for $200, so we figured people would be out here really early, and that’s a deal we didn’t want to pass up,” he said. ”We get about 100 questions a day and about 100 pictures,” Vanderstelt said. “Everybody talks to us. It’s fun.”

Occupy Black Friday 2011However, not everyone shares the Vanderstelts’ lighthearted view of Black Friday as news surfaced this week indicating that the Occupy Wall Street movement may take their protest to America’s malls on Black Friday to protest corporate greed.

While Adbusters’ “Buy Nothing Day” has been around for twenty years now, the momentum of the Occupy movement combined with growing frustration over the surge of midnight openings and mediocre deals may be enough to form an entirely new form of Black Friday mob. The idea is certainly gaining momentum, as evidenced by the establishment of websites such as StopBlackFriday.com, whose stated goal is to “Hit the 1% where it hurts – in the wallet.”  Adbusters is largely credited with sparking the Occupy Wall Street movement.

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Friday, Nov 18, at 9:33 AM

Best Black Friday Deals of 2011: Our Top 20 Picks

We’ve posted over 60 Black Friday Ads so far this year! Can you believe it? Best Black Friday Deals 2011With all of these ads posted, we thought it would be helpful to put together what we think are the best of the best Black Friday 2011 deals. This list should help you know where you stand in line and what items to make a beeline for when the doors open!

Our top 20 Black Friday deals, with our favorites at the top, are as follows:

  1. Sharp 42″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $199.99 at Best Buy
  2. Toshiba Smart Blu-ray Disc Player for $39.99 at Best Buy
  3. Xbox 360 + Kinect + $50 Gift Card for $199.96 at Walmart
  4. Dyson DC24 Ball Vacuum for $279 at Target
  5. HP Laptop with i5 Processor with Turbo Boost 2.0 for $480 at Office Depot
  6. KitchenAid Pro 500 Series Mixer for $199.99 at Sears
  7. Lenovo Dual Core E-300 Laptop for $179.99 at Best Buy
  8. Vizio 42″ 3D LED Wi-Fi HDTV 1080p 240Hz w/ 4 Pairs of 3D Glasses for $598 at Walmart
  9. Kindle with Special Offers + $10 gift card for $79 at Radio Shack
  10. 8GB iPod Touch + $40 off your next visit for $195 at Meijer
  11. Omnitech 11-sheet cross paper shredder for $20 at Staples
  12. 8GB iPod Nano 4th Gen + $15 gift card for $124 ad Best Buy
  13. Canon 12.2MP DSLR with 2 lenses for $599 at hhgregg
  14. Wireless mouse + Laptop sleeve + 500GB Portable Hard Drive  for $79.99 at Office Depot
  15. Bissell Powerforce Vacuum for $36 at Walmart
  16. Frigidaire 8-bottle Wine Cooler for $49 at Lowe’s
  17. 6′ Blue Mountain Christmas Tree for $19.99 at Kmart
  18. 7′ Auburn Billiard Table with Bonus Table Tennis for $199.99 at Kmart
  19. LG 900G Mobile Phone for $19.99 at Best Buy
  20. Vivitar Digital Video Camcorder for $14.99 at hhgregg

What would you pick as a top Black Friday Deal? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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Thursday, Nov 17, at 3:45 PM

2011 ULTA Black Friday Ad is Released!

ULTA’s Black Friday ad was released today. The 2-page ad (presented here as a single page) is presented as a two day sale and notes that all stores will be open “by 6am”, which implies that individual locations may open their doors sooner, so be sure to call ahead to confirm if you plan to show up early. 2011 ULTA Black Friday Ad

Much of the ad is devoted to free gifts from brands like Calvin Klein, Ed Hardy and Elizabeth Arden. We count six different free gift options, plus a 5 for $5 mix and match on a range of small items normally priced under $7 such as lotions and single-use facial treatments, and a buy 2 get 2 free mix and match on an equally wide range of bath and cosmetics items normally priced between $3 and $9.50.

Some highlights from the ULTA Black Friday Ad include:

  • ULTA Artist Blockbuster Palette for $16.99
  • Free 1 oz. “hope in a jar” with any $50 philosophy purchase
  • Ultra CHI Red 1″ Flat Iron or Dryer for $74.96 with coupon

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Thursday, Nov 17, at 12:48 PM

Big Lots and Dollar General Black Friday Ads Posted

The 2011 Big Lots Black Friday Ad has been released. This 6-page ad covers items from electronics to toys to furniture and more. They will open their doors at 6AM on Black Friday and these prices will last until 11AM.

Some highlights from the 2011 Big Lots Black Friday Ad include:2011 Big Lots Black Friday Ad

  • Aluratek Libre eReader for $47
  • Jazz Mini Digital Camcorders for $14.88
  • Emerson 4GB Touch MP3 Player for $19.99
  • Small Cuisinart Appliances (coffee maker, blender, food processor) for $25 each

Note that they are also open from 7AM to 8PM on Thanksgiving Day and from 7AM to 11PM on Saturday! (more…)

Wednesday, Nov 16, at 2:54 PM

Meijer Black Friday Ad Posted!

The 2011 Meijer Black Friday Ad has been released. This 36 page ad covers items from apparel to electronics to decor. They will open their doors at 4AM on Black Friday and these prices will last until 12PM.

Some highlights from the 2011 Meijer Black Friday Ad include:2011 Meijer Black Friday Ad

  • Nintendo Wii Hardware for $99
  • Viore 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $349
  • My Very Own Kitchen Playset for $14.99
  • Get $40 off your next Meijer purchase when you buy an 8GB iPod Touch (more…)

Monday, Nov 14, at 4:32 PM

2011 Macy’s Black Friday Ad Posted!

Macy’s has released their 2011 Black Friday Ad! They will be open at midnight on Black Friday and their Morning Specials will last through 1PM. They are also starting online sales on Thanksgiving day at Macys.com/BlackFriday, where you can take 15%-20% off.

Some deal highlights from the 2011 Macy’s Black Friday Ad include:2011 Macy's Black Friday Ad

  • $10 off $25 in-store until 1PM
  • Bionaire Steam Mop for $19.99 after rebate
  • Free Sylvania Digital Camera with any $65 Fragrance Purchase
  • Select Kitchen Electrics (Rocket Blender, panini press, Black & Decker rice cooker, etc.) for $9.99 after rebate.

Note that many of the final prices for their Black Friday sales are after rebate. You may end up paying $10-$20 more in the store, then mailing in the rebate to get the final price listed.

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Friday, Nov 11, at 1:06 PM

Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad Posted

Sam’s Club released their 2011 black Friday Ad today. They will be open (to members only) on Black Friday at 5am. For those of you who can’t wait, you can start shopping at SamsClub.com on 11/23 at 11PM EST.

Some highlights from the 2011 Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad include:2011 Sam's Club Black Friday Ad

  • Samsung 32″ 720p LCD HDTV for $278
  • Nintendo Wii for $99
  • $100 iTunes Gift Card Pack for $79.88
  • Heys 2-Piece Hardside Luggage Set for $79

Keep in mind you must have a membership to Sam’s Club to shop these sales. These prices are valid for Club Members from 11/25-11/27.

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