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Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 12.1.08

Highlights From Buxr

  • iNetVideo: Transformers – Two-Disc Special Edition (HD DVD) + More HD’s at a Low Price for $1 + $2.95 Shipping
  • New York & Company: 30% off all online purchases w/ coupon code:FROSTED + Buy one get one 75% off Mix and Match
  • Frys.com: Compaq 15.4″ Widescreen Laptop w/ Dual-Core Processor + 2GB RAM for $399.99 $549.99 after $30 rebate + Shipping

Highlights From Dealhack

  • Nike Store: Save 30% off Apparel, Shoes & Sports Gear
  • Sierra Trading Post: Extra 15% off Clothing, Gear, & Footwear with Coupon
  • Amazon: Up to 70% & off Top-Rated Melissa & Doug Toys

Highlights From Dealnews

  • Overstock: iRobot Looj Gutter-Cleaning Robots from $81 + free shipping
  • Target: Jump ‘n Go Obstacle Course Bouncer for $180 + free shipping
  • Adorama: Sharp AQUOS 37″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $700 + free shipping
Wal-Mart Employee Trampled To Death As Mob Tears Doors Off Hinges

Wal-Mart Employee Trampled To Death As Mob Tears Doors Off Hinges

By 11.28.08

The New York Times is reporting that a temporary employee of a suburban New York Walmart was trampled to death when a throng of shoppers tore down the front doors of the store and surged inside.

Hyuandai Accent Cheapest Car In Amerca

Hyuandai Accent Cheapest Car In Amerca

By Ben Popken 11.26.08

At $9,970, the Hyundai Accent is once again the cheapest new car in America, beating out the Versa by $20. [Kicking Tires] (Photo: MSVG)

Holiday Gifts That Won't Break The Bank

Holiday Gifts That Won't Break The Bank

By Ben Popken 11.26.08

As we’ve all been hearing lately, the sputtering economy is bound to put a damper on gift giving this holiday season. If you’re belt-tightening with the rest of us but would still like to give presents to those special people in your life, there are several alternatives for consideration. For instance:

Charts: Mac Black Friday, MacMall Or BestBuy?

Charts: Mac Black Friday, MacMall Or BestBuy?

By Ben Popken 11.26.08

There’s some nice discounts this Black Friday on the usually deal-proof Macs, but who’s got the better price? MacMall, or BestBuy? Going through the full discount list is a pain, so MacRumors has put together a handy comparison chart of the prices on the current models for you. The biggest difference is in the MacBook pros, which MacMall has at $200 off vs BestBuy’s $100.

Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 11.26.08

Highlights From Buxr

  • GoDaddy: $1.19 Domain Name 1 Year Registration w/ coupon code: 99DOMAIN
  • Wilsons Leather: 40% off one item + Free shipping w/ coupon: WIL40offFS
  • Sony Style: up to $500 off Sony VAIO laptops + free shipping w/ various coupons.

Highlights From Dealhack

  • MacMall: MacBook Air from $1150 + Free Software & Printer
  • BRIO: Save up to 50% off BRIO Wood Toy Trains and Railway Sets
  • Geeks: Protron PD-DVR100 DVD+RW Video Recorder $50

Highlights From Dealnews

  • Newegg: Manhunt 2 for Wii for $20 + free shipping
  • Blair: Gruen Men’s Quartz Watch for $17 + $1 s&h
  • 6ave: Samsung 37″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $649 + free shipping
By 11.25.08

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If you’re a Black Friday newbie, you might want to check out this shopping guide from Consumer Reports. It has links to the best Black Friday information sites, as well as tips for grabbing the best deals. [Consumer Reports]

Apple Stores Will Now Price Match Authorized Retailers

Apple Stores Will Now Price Match Authorized Retailers

By 11.25.08

Apple Insider says Apple stores will be price matching other authorized retailers. The policy isn’t new — but it’s never been emphasized before and the Apple bloggers seem surprised that it exists.

Morning Deals

Morning Deals

By Ben Popken 11.25.08
  • Amazon: Free Mp3 download of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s song “Night Enchanted”
  • Nike: Swoosh Men’s Training T-Shirt for $8 + free shipping w/ coupon codes “NOVCLEAR” and “GIVENIKE”

    • Highlights From Buxr

    • Ecrater.com: Friends The Complete Series Seasons 1-10 DVD Box Set NEW!! for $74.99 w/ Free shipping
    • NewEgg: Verbatim 4.7GB 16X DVD-R 100 Packs Cake Box Disc for $18.99 w/ Free shipping
    • NewEgg: Canon PowerShot A590 IS Black 8.0 MP Digital Camera for $96.99 after coupon code: CAMERA118+ Shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • Puma: 20% off Shoes & Clothing Store-Wide + Free Shipping
    • Buy.com: Memorex 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player $150 Shipped
    • Toshiba Direct: Save 20% off Customizable Satellite Notebook PCs

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • Amazon: EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles for $50 + free shipping
    • Buy.com: GE Thomson 5.8GHz Dual-Handset Cordless Phone System for $32 + free shipping
    • Buy.com: Soyo Azura Series 22″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $270 + free shipping
    Best Buy Really Does Not Want To Let You Buy The Advertised Special

    Best Buy Really Does Not Want To Let You Buy The Advertised Special

    By 11.24.08

    Reader John writes in with a story about “upselling” at Best Buy. He saw a TomTom GPS unit for $99.99 on sale at Best Buy, so he headed over to the store to pick one up. What follows is his account of how much trouble it was to actually buy the item. We think we counted 9 times that John had to tell various and sundry Best Buy employees that, yes, he was sure that he didn’t want to buy a slightly more expensive model of the same device.

    Play Black Friday Bingo

    Play Black Friday Bingo

    By Ben Popken 11.24.08

    Here’s your official Consumerist Black Friday Bingo Card, inspired by “28 Bad Things That Will Happen On Black Friday.” I added a few of my own as well. Full-size inside. I made it using the free bingo card maker at teach-nology.com.

    28 Bad Things That Will Happen On Black Friday

    28 Bad Things That Will Happen On Black Friday

    By Ben Popken 11.24.08

    A Fry’s electronic worker has posted his predictions for 28 bad things that happen inside stores this Black Friday. There’s things on there like registers being down, full-on face-punching between customers, and customers and employees getting away with shoplifting. It’s not just for Fry’s, I imagine these things will be happening in stores across America, assuming people have any money left to go Black Friday shopping this year. Maybe you can make the 28 things inside into a Bingo Card and play against your friends…

    By 11.24.08

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    PC Magazine offers a slideshow of the top 10 Black Friday sites, for those of you who still have money to burn on doorbusters. [PC Magazine]

    Gift Cards From Ailing Retailers Can Be Boobie Prizes

    Gift Cards From Ailing Retailers Can Be Boobie Prizes

    By Ben Popken 11.24.08

    When Sharper Image went under (oh no, where will we find a new vibrating massage pinball machine for dad?), people lost about $60 million locked up in gift cards, reports NYT. If you’re holding a gift card, you’re technically an unsecured creditor. If they go bankrupt..

    Morning Deals

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 11.24.08

    • Dr. Pepper: Free 20oz of Dr. Pepper until 6pm Nov 24 2008 (if site is overloaded, call 1-888-DRPEPPER)
    • Woot: Pentax Optio V20 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3” LCD for $109.99
    • Slickdeals: “Deals I found this weekend”

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Best Buy: Samsung PN50A400 – 50″ Class 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV for $797.99 + Shipping
    • Amazon: Samsung WEP-301 Bluetooth Headset Includes 6 Designer Skins (Silver) for $4.99 after $20 rebate + Shipping
    • National Geographic: 20% Off Sitewide Coupon: 08A20

    Highlights From Dealhack

    • Vann’s: Toshiba 1080p HD Upconverting DVD Player $57 Shipped
    • Lucky Brand Jeans: Buy Pair of Jeans & Get 50% off Next Item
    • Expedia: Book a Flight Now & Get $200 for a Spring Vacation

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • Walmart: Nintendo DS Games: 2 for $20 + $4 s&h
    • Circuit City: Toshiba 320GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $110 + free shipping
    • Amazon.com: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle for $58 + free shipping, more
    Your PS3s Are Stuck In The UK And You Have To Buy Four More

    Your PS3s Are Stuck In The UK And You Have To Buy Four More

    By Ben Popken 11.21.08

    Mea culpa. It sounded like a good idea, but the “people-powered” comparison shopping site we wrote about, beatmyprice.com, got one of our readers scammed when she used it in a non-savvy fashion. Rebecca ordered a PS3 from the sketchy-as-hell looking “omexelectronics.biz” for $260. After she ordered it with her Discover Card, she got an email telling her to complete the transaction via Western Union instead. She did so. Big mistake.

    Does A Store Have To Price Match Their Website?

    Does A Store Have To Price Match Their Website?

    By 11.21.08

    Here’s a question we get a lot. Are stores required to price match their own website?

    Morning Deals

    Morning Deals

    By Ben Popken 11.21.08
    • Woot: Star Wars Vault: 30 Years of Treasures From the Lucasfilm Archives for $24.99
    • Bargain Outfitters: 2 Women’s Reebok Jackets $15.96 Shipped
    • Megabus: $0 FREE Bus Tickets Across Northeast & Midwest

    Highlights From Buxr

    • Dirt Cheap Shirt: Black Friday T-Shirt for $9.99 + Shipping (says “Black Friday: Shop Till You Drop! (Or Get Trampled)
    • Sears: Craftsman 53 pc. Mechanics Tool Set for $23.99 + $7.50 Shipping
    • Boscov’s: Panasonic 42″ Class (41.6″ Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV for $599.97 + $49.99 Shipping

    Highlights From Dealhack

    Highlights From Dealnews

    • BestBuy: Refurbished Gateway AMD Quad Core 2.2GHz Desktop PC for $550 + $2 s&h
    • Dell Home: Creative ZEN X-Fi 8GB Portable MP3 / MP4 Player for $120 + free shipping
    • DeepDiscount: The Matrix Collection on DVD for $8 + free shipping
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