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Thursday, Feb 2, at 4:01 PM
Win a FREE Nook Color!
There are 295 days left until Black Friday, but who’s counting? (Well, yes we are!) To keep you deal-savvy shoppers satiated, we’re giving away a Nook Color to one lucky Black Friday Fan!
The Details:
- Visit our Facebook Sweepstakes Page to enter
- Share with your friends on your Facebook Wall
- This contest ends on Wednesday, February 29
The Nook Color is an e-reader tablet with the largest ebook store, boasting over 2.5 million titles. It comes pre-loaded with apps like Pandora, Sudoku and more. You can read up to 8 hours on a single battery charge and you can charge using an outlet or USB.
Nook Color Specs:
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- 8 Adjust font sizes, 6 styles
- Wireless connectivity
- Adobe Flash Player for enhanced web browsing
- 800 MHz TI processor with 512 MB RAM
Contest ends on February 29 at 11:59 CST. Good luck to everyone!
For official contest rules please click here.
Thursday, Jan 19, at 5:07 PM
Win a FREE Xbox 360!
We know it’s hard to snag those amazing doorbusters on Black Friday. We also know that Santa can’t always check everything off your list. For those of you still left wishing after the holidays, we’ve got great news! We’re giving away a FREE Xbox 360 Console to one lucky Black Friday Fan!
The Details:
- Visit our Facebook Sweepstakes Page to enter
- Share with your friends on your Facebook Wall
- This contest ends on Tuesday, January 31
This console not only allows you to play games, but also has built-in WiFi for easy connection to Xbox Live. A one-month subscription to Xbox Live is included and this allows you to stream music, movies and more right to your TV through the console.
Xbox 360 Specs:
- 4GB internal memory
- Kinect Ready
- Built in Wi-fi
- Xbox Live allows you to stream Netflix or music, get access to game add-ons and more
- 4GB Hard Drive
Contest ends on January 31 at 11:59 CST. Good luck to everyone!
For official contest rules please click here.
Monday, Dec 5, at 10:59 AM
Black Friday Treasure Hunt Winners!
Although we had some rough patches with the Treasure Hunt, we really had fun with it! Thank you all for your patience while we fixed issues after its release and we hope most of your issues were resolved! We do want to point out that even if your coin was not showing up as “found” on your home page, if you clicked on the coin- our data showed that you did, so long as you were logged in. So you were still entered to win the grand prize even if all your coins were not showing up.
Now on to the fun stuff.. THE WINNERS!
The Grand Prize Winner of the Home Theater System valued over $4,500 is:
Ryan G. of Poughkeepsie, NY
We had 9 First Winners who were such speedy clickers they found and clicked on the coin within seconds of us releasing it! Congratulations to our Kindle Fire Winners:
- Konnie P. from Huntingdon, PA found the Washer Coin in Sears
- Nate A. from Wheaton, IL found the Microwave Coin in Walmart
- Morgan L. from Kapaa, HI and Jennifer R. from Clarion, PA found the Grill Coin in Target at the exact same time, for a tie!
- Mikala P. from Duncan, OK found the Dress Coin in Macy’s
- Karl G. from Shakopee, MN found the Controller Coin in Game Stop
- TiAnna N. from Spring Lake, MI found the Hot Dog Coin in Costco
- Jenine Y. from Glendale, CA found the Laptop Coin in Best Buy
- Elizabeth P. from Imlay City, MI found the T-shirt Coin in Kohl’s
- Lori W. from Greenwood, IN found the Rocking Horse Coin in Toys R Us
Great job, guys!
Thanks again to all of you for your patience and participation in our Treasure Hunt game. Have a very happy and safe holiday!
Black Friday 2011 Information
Brad's Top 10 Tips for Black Friday Sales
- Research: start your Black Friday 2011 sale research on Thanksgiving day or earlier.
- Make a plan: identify what you want to buy, which stores have the best sales on Black Friday, and what time they open.
- Timing is everything: arrange stores by opening time from early to late.
- A fool and his money: be wary of Black Friday deals with quantity limits. If a store only has 10 items at that price, go elsewhere.
- Visualize: know where your items are in the store.
- Stay Safe: Previous Black Friday sales were honestly deadly; please don't trample or shoot anyone!
- Power of numbers: go with a team and attack separate stores or separate sections of the same store. Designate a meeting place.
- Bring a snack: only amateurs stop at the food court on Black Friday! (Or the bathroom - so go before you leave.)
- The quiet ones: don't ignore stores that don't advertise. They will have Black Friday deals too!!
- Have fun: enjoy your family, friends and deals!
Black Friday 2011 Overall Predictions
The 2011 Black Friday climate is far from certain. While in 2010 the economy grew at 3.0% that was a drop from 2009's brisk 5.6% growth and the economy is now projected to slow to anemic 1.6% to 1.7% growth in 2011. The unemployment rate is at 9.1%, plus tens of millions more underemployed or no longer seeking work, and the US Federal Reserve doesn't see unemployment getting below 8.5% until at least 2013. This combined with continued foreclosure problems, a lack of credit, and the introduction of European sovereign debt problems that are seemingly beyond our control, or even that of Europeans, contribute to a continued concern and frugality for most US households. Despite this concern, we've seen a counter-intuitive decline in US household savings rates. Recently above 7%, the highest in a very long time, they have dropped to 3.6% of disposable income in September, though that is still less frugal than the 1-2% we saw from 2005-2007. These factors paint a mixed picture of Black Friday for retailers. Specifically...
- Spending on average will increase again from $365 to $385 as consumers spend more despite the negativity.
- The amount of Black Friday shoppers will increase from 212 million last year to 225 million this year. This the biggest of all discount-focused days and will continue to capture the attention of more shoppers given the broader economic difficulties.
- 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%.
- The amount of Black Friday online shopping will jump from $648 million to $705 million as people try to avoid stores, and online shopping because even more popular.
Black Friday 2010 Results
Well, my predictions were not the greatest last year. Hopefully this year I can do better. Here were my Black Friday predictions and the results:
- More consumers will shop on Black Friday 2010. I'm predicting 200 million shoppers (vs 195M in 2009). - Right....sort of. While the number of Black Friday shoppers increased, I only predicted it would increase to 200 million, 2.6%. It actually jumped to 212 million shoppers, a rise of 8.7%
- Consumers will spend slightly less on average on Black Friday, likely a 3.9% decline (vs. a 7.9% drop in 2009). - Wrong. Consumer spending on average went up from $343 to $365, a decrease of 6.4%.
- Overall 2010 Black Friday spending will decrease slightly. - Wrong. Black Friday spending increased from 9.6% of total holiday retail sales to 10.0%
Black Friday Historic Stats
| Black Friday Stats | 2011* | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Shoppers | 225M | 212M | 195M | 172M | 147M |
| $ Per Shopper | $385 | $365 | $343 | $372 | $347 |
| % of Holiday Retail Sales | 10.6% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% |
*predictions; 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, Black Friday is not an official government holiday but many employees do receive the day off. The increased number of shoppers creates the busiest shopping day of the year. To accomodate the rush, many retailers open as early as 4am and offer "loss leaders" and limited quantity sales to entice people to their stores.
The term "Black Friday" has two meanings. In the 1960's, "Black Friday" was used by police in Philadelphia in reference to the heavy traffic on that day. Prior to that, "Black Friday" was set to mark 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.
What does Black Friday mean for shoppers? Black Friday = Sales! Whether shoppers are searching in malls or online, Black Friday specials are the ultimate goal. Shopping for deals on Black Friday has become a post-Thanksgiving custom for many families. In preparation for this "holiday," shoppers map out the best routes to their favorite stores, each clutching a stack of Black Friday ads & coupons.
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Black Friday Deals
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$25 Restaurant Certificates $2
Take 80% off Restaurant.com dining certificates via code MEMORIES through 2/28. This drops the price of a $25 gift certificate, normally $10, to $2, or a $25 gift card that is regularly $15, to $3. Search by neighborhood or zip code from their selection of 18,000 participating restaurants nationwide. Make sure you read the fine print for each restaurant. Each sets their own spend thresholds and exclusions such as alcoholic beverages, weekends, or holidays. -
North Face TKA 100 Hoodie $38 Shipped
This North Face Women's TKA 100 Full-Zip Hoodie in 8 colors drops from $70 to $37.95 at SunnySports.com. Plus, for a limited time, shipping is free! This saves you $32 off the list price, and it's the best in-stock price we could find. It's made of Polartec 100 micro fleece and has front pockets. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Chase Southwest Plus: Free Flight
Sign up for a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus Card and make your first purchase to get 25,000 bonus points. That's $400 in Wanna Get Away Fares--enough for a free roundtrip flight. You also earn 2 points for every $1 you spend with Southwest Airlines, 2 points for every $1 spent with Southwest Rapid Rewards Hotel and Car Rental partners, and 1 point for every $1 you spend on everything else. Plus, you get 3,000 points every year on your cardmember anniversary. A $69 annual fee applies and points can take 6-8 weeks to credit to your account. -
North Face Women's Denali $98 Shipped
This North Face Women's Denali Fleece drops from $179 to $97.95 at SunnySports.com. Plus, shipping is free. This is $81 off the list price and the lowest price we could find for this fleece. It's available in Brunette Brown (pictured), Acoustic Blue, and Black/Pink at this price. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Women's New Balance MX608V2 Shoes $34
The Women's New Balance MX608V2 Cross Training Shoes drops from $62.95 to $41.95 to $33.56 at SierraTradingPost.com. Even with $7.95 shipping, this is the lowest price we could find for these shoes. They are available in three colors. Sales tax is not charged in most states. -
Up To 60% off, Free Shipping on Faucets
Save up to 60% on Faucets at HomeDepot.com. On top of that, shipping is free! Several items drop to lowest prices, like the Pfister Serrano 2-Handle Mid-Arc 4 in. Centerset Bathroom Faucet (pictured), which falls from $68.85 to $27.99 shipped. This is the best price by $30. The American Standard Colony 2-Handle Faucet drops from $64.96 to $30.72, the best by $33, while the Kohler Coralais Kitchen Faucet lowers from $97.97 to $38.75. This is the lowest price by $61. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Asics Men's GEL-Equation 4 $35 Shipped
These ASICS Men's Gel-Equation 4 Running Shoes, once $70, are now $35 at 6pm.com. With free shipping, this is the best deal we could find by $21. They feature gel cushioning in the heel, a mesh upper for breathability, and they come in three colors. Most color/size combos are available. There is no sales tax (except KY, NC, NV, and NY). -
Gaiam Organic Vellour Plaid Throw $50
This Organic Velour Plaid Throw drops from $98 to $49.99 at Gaiam. It features 100% certified organic cotton, a one inch binding, and meaures 53x71 inches. Shipping is $7.99 or free over $75. There is no sales tax (except CO, OH, and NY). -
Free Rubber Stamp from Vistaprint
Get a Rubber Stamp for free from Vistaprint. Shipping starts at $7. Even with shipping this is the best price we could find for a rubber stamp by $5. You can enter a name and address to stamp on an envelope. Alternatively you can select a template to send a "Thank You" or a holiday greeting. There is no sales tax. -
HP e-All-in-One Printer $55 Shipped
Get this HP e-All-in-One Printer for $54.99 with free shipping from HP.com via code SAVE15HP. This is $75 off list and is the lowest price we could find by $15. As an e-printer it can print from any device with email capability. It also scans and copies in black & white and color. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
17.3" HP dv7t Quad Core 8GB Laptop $800
For a limited time, the price on this 17.3” HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition drops from $1249.99 to $799.99 with free shipping when you enter code NBDQ7556. That ties the best price we've ever seen on this computer (which was over Thanksgiving weekend). Click "Customize and Buy" next to "Base Configuration," add it to your cart, and apply the coupon to see the correct price. This high-spec laptop features an i7 processor, a 1GB graphics card, 8GB memory, a 750GB hard drive, and a Blu-Ray player. Sales tax is charged in most states. -
Taste of Home: Select Books $5
Get select cookbooks, gardening, home, and children's book for $5 with code LS108 through 2/27 from Taste of Home. Some best bets are the Cooking Through the Seasons Cookbook or the Family Handyman Best Projects, Tips & Tools both which drop from $27.96 to $5. The Sesame Street What Will Elmo Be? children's book drops from $10.99 to $5. Shipping is $1.99 or free over $20. There is no sales tax. -
Harry & David Pie Kit $15
For a limited time, this Harry and David Pie Makers Pie Kit drops from $24.95 to $14.95 at HarryandDavid.com. This kit is available in apple, peach, cherry and pear-cranberry. The pies include pie filling and crust mix and are well-reviewed. Shipping starts at $8.95 and sales tax is charged in most states. -
Badgley Mischka Sindee Flat $98
These Badgley Mischka Sindee Flats drop from $195 to $97.99 at Endless. With free shipping, this is the lowest total price we could find. These shoes are available in white, black, and natural and feature an embellished fabric upper. There is no sales tax (except in KS, KY, ND, NY, and WA). -
Nike Air Pegasus Sneakers $70 Shipped
These Nike Air Pegasus+ 28 Trail Shoes drop from $95 to $69.90, plus they ship for free from Nordstrom.com. This is the best deal we could find on these sneakers which are available in two colors. Sales tax is charged in most states.
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Target
Toys R Us
Costco
Sam's Club
JC Penney
Lowe's
Big Lots
Old Navy
Radio Shack
GameStop
Staples
Dick's Sporting Goods
Walgreens
Bass Pro Shops
Amazon
Michaels
OfficeMax
Cabela's
Burlington Coat Factory
Menards