Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become popular national events and we can help you get the most for your money, in order to enjoy these exciting shopping days more. This year, plan to save big on your purchases with tips and tactics and find printable coupons, all at Coupon Mom.
1. Review the weekly advertising circulars – and Coupon Mom
To see which stores have the best prices for the items you want. Each store will feature some items at rock-bottom sale prices, so you may want to “cherry-pick” the best deals at several stores.
2. Use coupons.
Coupons are free money, essentially legal currency. Coupon Mom combines the best coupons you’ll find anywhere with special deals and offers on the products you want in your favorite stores every week even outside of the holiday shopping seasons.
3. What do you need most?
And how will your family be using it? Make a list and stick to it. On these most hectic of shopping days it’s easy to get distracted and forget what it was you had intended to buy.
4. Know your prices.
Do some research before you shop so you’ll recognize the best deals and discounts. Check Coupon Mom for the latest specials, discounts and printable coupons.
5. Be sure to check manufacturers’ websites for special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
Walmart “Guarantees” Customers its Best Black Friday Ever
Retailer Unveils Black Friday Circular and Event Times; Guarantees Top Wishlist Items
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 08, 2012 – Walmart unveils its best Black Friday assortment and pricing ever offered. Revealed to customers on Walmart.com, the retailer’s Black Friday circular showcases hundreds of brand name electronics, toys, apparel, sporting goods and items for the home – backed by Walmart’s ad match guarantee – starting on November 22.
One-Hour Guarantee: Due to the large quantity of product already secured, Walmart guarantees that customers who are inside the store and in the queue line between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time on November 22 can purchase the following electronics at special low prices:
Apple iPad®2 16GB with Wi-Fi – $399 plus get a $75 Walmart Gift Card
Emerson® 32” 720p LCD TV – $148
LG® Blu-ray™ Player – $38
If any of these items happen to sell out before 11 p.m. local time, Walmart will offer a Guarantee Card for the item which must be paid for by midnight and registered online. The product will then be shipped to the store where it was purchased for the customer to pick up before Christmas.
Three Events – One Destination: This year, Walmart will be kicking off its in-store specials at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, followed by its big electronics event at 10 p.m. and a weekend full of savings starting at 5 a.m. on Friday, November 23.
A few of the top items available in store, while supplies last, include:
8 p.m. on November 22: Gifts for the Entire Family – Toys, Gaming, Home and Apparel
o Xbox 360® 4GB + SkyLanders™ Bundle – $149
o Wii™ Console– $89
o More than 100 video games priced at $10, $15 or $25 each
o Top Toys of the Season: Leappad® 1.0 Learning Tablet ($65) and Furby® ($45)
o Razor® Accelerator 12-Volt Electric Scooter – $79
o Fisher Price Power Wheels® Jeep® Wrangler 6-Volt Ride Ons (Hot Wheels® and Barbie®) – $89 each
o Licensed Boys’ and Girls’ 2-Piece Sleep Set – $4.50 each
o Mens and Ladies Denim – $9.50 each
o Home appliances such as a Crock Pot® 6-Quart Slow Cooker and Mr. Coffee® Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker – $9.44 each
o Shark® Steam Pocket Mop and Ninja® Pulse Blender – $39 each
o Fashion Dolls such as Barbie®, Bratz™ and Disney® Princess – $5 each
o Hundreds of DVD and Blu-ray movies such as Brave, The Amazing Spiderman, Hunger Game ranging from $1.96 to $9.96 each
o Better Homes and Gardens® 700-Thread Count Sheet Set – $19.96
o 48” Air-Powered Hockey Table – $29.86
o 14’ Trampoline with Enclosure and Bonus Flash Light Zone – $159
10 p.m. on November 22: The BIG Event – Brand Name Electronics
o Vizio® 60” 720p LED Smart TV with built in Wi-Fi – $688
o Samsung® 43″ 720p 600Hz Class Plasma HDTV – $378
o HP® 15.6” Laptop with 4GB and 320GB hard drive – $279
o Nikon® D3000 Digital Camera with Lens Kit – $449
o Samsung® Smart ST195 Digital Camera – $99
o Beats by Dr. Dre® Headphones – $179.95
o Nook® Color™ 8GB Tablet – $99
o Virgin Mobile® 3G/4G Hotspot – $39.88
5 a.m. on Nov. 23: Caffeine Not Needed – Great Savings on Gifts from Jewelry to Tires
o Sharp® 70” 1080p 120Hz HDTV – $1,798
o Acer® 13.3” Ultrabook™ with 4GB and 320GB solid state drive – $499
o $100 Walmart gift card with the purchase of select smartphones such as the Samsung® Galaxy S III, Droid RAZR M by Motorola® and HTC® One X
o Goodyear Tires ranging from $59 – $99 each
o Forever Bride 1/3 -Carat T.W. Diamond Ring in 10K Gold – $198
o Stanley® 6-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet with 85-Piece Mechanic Tool Set – $99
o Singer® Sew Mate 5400 60-Stitch Sewing Machine – $99.97
o 5” Pre-Lit Harrison Christmas Tree – $20
o Better Homes and Gardens Deluxe Recliner – $199
Their Price Is Our Price: The retailer’s long-standing ad match guarantee will also be in effect on Black Friday. This allows customers to match the price of any local competitor’s printed ad for an identical product right at the cash register.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Opening hours may vary due to local laws. Customers can check with their local stores to confirm event start times. Prices and items may vary in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. For more information on Walmart’s new one-hour guarantee please visit: http://www.walmart.com/1hourguarantee. The entire Black Friday circular can be found at www.walmart.com/blackfriday. B-roll and still images can be found at http://news.walmart.com.