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We've received a lot more Cyber Monday tips since the Morning Deals post went up, so here's another look at some bargains, most of which are good for today only. More »
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Toys R Us Double Charges Black Friday Shoppers
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Reader Ken emails to let us know that Toys R Us is experiencing a double billing issue stemming from some sort of glitch on Black Friday. He says a friend just told him she was double charged, and that when she contacted Toys R Us, they told her it was a national problem. More »
Morning Deals
- Clothing
- Dickies : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Order w/ Coupon WDBFC
- Steve Madden : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Order + Free Shipping w/ Coupon MADDEN30
- Nike: [Clothing & Accessories] NikeStore clearance sale: Up to 70% off, extra 25% off, free shipping
- Victoria's Secret : [Apparel] 20% Off Entire Order w/ Coupon VSSAVE20
Best Buy Holds Discounted Netbook, Delights Customer
A story about a great customer service experience at Best Buy? On Black Friday? It doesn't seem possible. And yet, it happened to Brian and Briana when they shopped the early sale for Silver Reward Zone members. More »
Police Called To Quell Fight Over Toy Hamsters
People in Indiana really want those trendy little robot hamsters that are the designated fad toy of 2009. Police were called to two Toys R Us stores, one in Indianapolis and one in Greenwood, on Friday after fights broke out among toy shoppers. More »
First Toy Store Melee Reported In Connecticut
The crowd waiting at the doors of the Toys R Us in Manchester, Conn., burning up with Black Friday fever, grew impatient. Shortly before the store opened at midnight, a group of people tried to jump the line and get through the doors. The store didn't open until nearly an hour later--and after twenty police officers got the crowd under control. More »
Morning Deals
- ShirtsMyWay: [Custom Shirts] $75-200 gift certificate with $150-350 purchase
- Gap: [Clothing] Up to 50% off Sweaters, Fleece, & Other Apparel
- GeekBouteek: [Tshirts] 30% off all tees
- Altrec: [Clothing] Black Friday - Additional 20% off Sale items w/ coupon SANTA
- BCO: [Clothing] Bargain Catalog Outlet - 40% off any one item w/ coupon BCBLACKFRI
- New York & Company: [Clothing] 50% Off Everything + Free Shipping w/ coupon 4136
101 Stores To Shop Today And Monday
Several readers sent us this link to ITEYA's exhaustive rankings of the top 101 Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. More »
Black Friday Picks From A Tightwad
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We still think that shopping on Black Friday is a really, really bad idea, but apparently we're in the minority. According to one recent poll, 54% of American consumers are planning on shopping at some point this weekend. We're hoping that at least some of them are just going to pick up some Zantac to help deal with today's excesses. For the rest, there are a few deals worth considering, if you know where to look. More »
20 Tips To Ready You For Black Friday
Budgets Are Sexy's J. Money put together a list of 20 ways to prep yourself for Friday's shopping frenzy. Here's a taste of the post: More »
Black Friday Deals To X Out With A Red Pen
Gizmodo has sifted through all the Black Friday deals and found the ones to avoid. More »
Yes, You Can Shop Today If You Must
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If turkey, football, pumpkin pie, a huge parade, and all of those great family members aren't enough to keep you occupied today -- or if you're looking for an excuse to get away from all of those great family members -- more stores than ever are open today, and some are even offering "Black Thursday" sweeteners to get you in before you slip into a tryptophan coma. More »
Morning Deals
- Clothing
- Timberland : [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon GIFTS09 + Printable
- Lands' End: [Shoes] Lands' End Men's Cashmere-Lined Lambskin Leather Gloves for $20 + free shipping
- Joe's New Balance Outlet: [Shoes] Joe's New Balance Outlet sale: Up to 80% off
- Kohl's : [Apparel] 15% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon TURKEY15
- RalphLauren.com/Rugby.com: [Apparel] 25% off entire order with code HOL2009, through 12/7 (Thanks to Its_Miller_Time!)
Morning Deals
- Automobiles
- Amazon: [Emergency/Repair] AAA 77 Piece Warrior Road Assistance Kit $59.99 + free shipping
- Timberland: [Apparel] Timberland Black Friday Deal - 30% Off Coupon Code
- Hot Topic : [Apparel] 50% Off One Item w/ Coupon - Printable
- Tilly's : [Apparel] 20% Off One Item w/ Coupon SHARE20
- New York & Company : [Apparel] $35 Off $75 Purchase + One More Coupon 1938 + Printable
- JCPenney: [Women's Apparel] Women's Sweaters at JCPenney: east5th Ballet Neck for free + $6 s&h, more
- REI: [Shoes] 20% to 22% off UGG women's and childrens' boots at REI: Deals from $72 + $6 s&h
Clothing
Morning Deals
- Clothing
- Gap: [Clothing] Save Extra 25% off All On-Sale Apparel & Other Items
- JC Penney : [Apparel] 15% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon PCTHANJC
- Coldwater Creek : [Apparel] 25% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon NKP1225
- Bloomingdale's: [Apparel] Bloomingdale's Coupon Code Additional 20% off SALE4U
- Cabelas: [Outdoor Apparel] Columbia Men's Bugaboo Parka Jacket $79.95
- JewelryUnder100: [Jewelry] 6mm Men's Tungsten Carbide Ring for $16 + free shipping, more
Fewer Consumers Write Personal Checks, Fewer Retailers Accept Them
Reader broncobiker sent us the photo at left, wondering whether check acceptance policies might be getting a little out of hand. But checks have so much potential for fraud, and so few shoppers use them, that many merchants have just stopped accepting them entirely. More »
Black Friday Doorbusters Are A Sleazy Way To Lure Customers
Pay no attention to those ridiculously cheap TV sets and game systems—also called doorbusters—that retailers use to lure in hordes of holiday shoppers, notes CNN. They're the equivalent of that little dangly thing anglerfish use to catch food. More »
See Which Retailers Offer Free Shipping
The website istobe offers a daily free shipping report for over 500 online retailers, where you can quickly see whether there's a minimum purchase requirement or if the retailer offers free shipping at all. It's a good resource to use as you compare prices, and istobe says they update it daily. More »
Morning Deals
- Clothing
- Old Navy: [Apparel] Save an Extra 15% or 25% off All Orders of $75+
- New York & Company: [Clothing] Take $25 OFF $75, $60 OFF $150 or $90 OFF $200 w/ coupon 2819 and 2820 and 2821 + Printable
- Overstock: [Indoor Apparel] Unisex Egyptian Cotton Terry Bathrobe $36.99 + $1 Shipping
- Nike: [Clothing & Accessories] NikeStore clearance sale: Up to 70% off + free shipping
- Banana Republic: [Clothing & Accessories] Banana Republic Sale: 30% off outerwear
- H&M: [Clothing] 20% off all outerwear, Nov 19-25th (Thanks to PecanPi!)
