Black Friday Web Sites Wrap-Up
Happy Turkey Day!
We know you're getting ready for dinner (don't forget to wear clothes that can expand) and family (don't forget they mean well), but we thought if you had a moment to spare for us, we'd inundate you with some final recommendations for Web sites and tips if you're going to start shopping later tonight or tomorrow.
PC Mag's Top Ten List:
TGI Black Friday -- Displays ad scans and news updates for your perusal, with search functions offering tailored results. For the best Black Friday sales, add the site's Top 40 deals to your RSS readers.
BlackFriday.FM -- Offers news, deals, the ability to creatyour very own shopping list, extensive search functions and videos on shopping advice, as well as Black Friday predictions and history.
Deal News -- Aside from listing daily deals and coupon codes, offers extensive coverage of Black Friday deals. What sets this site apart is that every deal is first verified by each retailer for accuracy before being posted.
Amazon.com -- In place of its weekly Friday deals, a bevy of bargains that will be difficult to pass up are available at Amazon, without the long lines and cold weather.
Mahalo -- A unique Black Friday page of aggregated Black Friday facts, news, blogs, forums and deals. Plus, a list of doorbuster deals at retailers such as Target and Best Buy.
GottaDeal.com -- Displays the Black Friday ads it has currently obtained, so you're not wasting time clicking on stores that don't have any ads available yet.
Black Friday Gear -- Offers downloadable Black Friday ads, as well as Black Friday apparel. For every sale made through the site, $1 will be donated to the Turner Syndrome Charity.
Black Friday Ads -- A comprehensive collection of downloadable ad scans, Black Friday store hours, speculated Black Friday sales, and buying guides written by staff. Mobile site available for shoppers on the go.
iBlackFriday.com -- Divides the ad scans into two sections: those that are available and those that are coming soon. Clicking on "Best Buy" reveals tons of delas on movies, cell phones, MP3 players, and the like, along with prices and the ability to add each item to your shopping wish list.
BradsDeals.com -- Shopping deals, online coupons and codes, Black Friday predictions and in-store printable coupons found by founder Brad Wilson.
Scour.com, a social search engine, 2008 Holiday Season Online Shopper’s Guide to aid consumers in their search for cost-effective gifts saving not only money, but time and anxiety as well:
1. Earn Rewards – Take advantage of search engines and websites that reward you for searching and shopping such as:
2. Sometimes a quality product will save you the most money in the long run. These are some sites that have an excellent base of user reviews and product comparisons:
3. Clip Coupons - Find additional coupon discounts and special offers with:
Last, but certainly not least, we are lovin us some Tightwad Tod over at the Consumer Reports blog. Check him out for good deal sites, too.
So enjoy your family gatherings and happy shopping, people! Go forth and spend wisely.
