Black Friday 2006 Buddies Needed for the Best Bargins Yet!!HOME FROM THE TRENCHES!

[TENIA66]

another rumor:

since toys r us has split online from amazon.com, shoppers online can expect HUGE discounts in order to encourage shoppers to use the new online service.........

 

[TENIA66]

BEST BUY HAS THREATENED OTHER SITES WITH LEGAL ACTION FOR POSTING THEIR DEALS SO WE HAVE REMOVED THIS AD LISTING......IF THEY DON'T WANT US TO LOOK AT THEIR AD, WE WON'T................

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[TENIA66]

advice from a black friday veteran:

This is my 5th year going and here are all the things I learned, some the hard way...

1) Get there at the right time! It seems obvious but know your store and know how many people to expect. Best Buy usually has a LOT of people -- OfficeMax and Staples, not as many. I got to Staples about 90 mins before open and I was literally the first in line, yet at Best Buy people got there 4-5 hours before open.

2) Know your store! A lot of times larger stores will give out maps to sections and even big-ticket items, but you can't count on it. Go to your store on Wednesday (many are closed on Thursday) and make sure you know where the sections you'll need are located. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled to the floor displays regardless of how well you know the store, many times big ticket items are placed out on pallets on the aisles, away from their department.

3) If you live pretty much anywhere but the deep south you'll have to dress very warmly. Take off your extra layers BEFORE going in. Most stores are kept to a moderate temperature and you will be VERY uncomfortable waiting in line-- not to mention winter gloves and coats don't make you very maneuverable through the crowds. Park close to the store if possible so that you can throw your coat/gloves/hat in your car before going in-- have a friend save your spot in line (more on that in #4) but if that's not possible, usually a person in line will gladly save your spot.

4) Bring a friend! The advantages to this are endless. A friend can save your spot in line while you go to your car, see #3. One can grab some snacks while the other waits in line-- especially in large stores like Best Buy. And of course the obvious advantage-- splitting up! One friend can get some items (duplicates of course) while you get others.

4.5) Related to #4, charge your cell phone the night before, so you can meet up with your friend easily.

5) Make a list of the items you are going to buy. You can spend all the time in the world concentrating on the big items, and forget the small, cheap ones and remember just as you walk out...

6) Don't bother packing your iPod, your Game Boy, your PDA, a deck of cards, your Family Guy DVDs, your dog, your personal trainer...you get the idea. Don't worry about being entertained while waiting in line. You're almost always going to find someone to talk to and your extra gadgets are just going to add extra bulk. Anyone who is standing outside an electronics store at 4 in the morning when it's 25 degrees out is probably into computers and electronics just like you, so strike up a conversation.

7) On rebates and picking items/stores...seriously, just think about how much your time is worth. I'm not saying rebates are a scam, but seriously, if one item is $5 cheaper and has 3 rebates, go with the item that is $5 more and has one rebate, or better yet, Staples Easy Rebates (they really are easy). If it's a big difference, yeah, go for the extra rebates, but if it's $5 or $10...dont' waste your time. You'll thank me later.

7.5) Check prices online before you get an item. Often times I've found that regular, no rebate prices on Newegg, et al, are not much more/same as the BF prices. Read product reviews too! I've bought many a crappy product at BF *coughlexmarkprinterscough*

8) Don't bother hiding items the day before. Seriously, don't waste your time. I know people who work at Best Buy, Staples, et al, and it just doesn't work.

9) This one might surprise a lot of you, but go for the less popular items first! The big front-page specials, stores know that a lot of people are going to go for them, and they're probably going to keep a lot on hand. Other items, maybe not as many, so worry about those first, then go for the big stuff. I remember in 2003 at Best Buy, I got there at 9:30 (my dad had been waiting in line, I had been to Staples and OfficeMax) to meet him in line and lo and behold, there were DVD players and hard drives still in stock! The smaller, less popular items on the other hand (not the FAR stuff!) were all long-gone.

I think that's about it for now

 

[TENIA66]

10′ Stay Lit Tree $99.9914k Gold .5 ct. t.w. Diamond Solitaire Earrings$399.99Any Mens Sweater $3.00 offBank Shot Electronic Basketball Game $59.99Compaq Notebook 15.4" AMD 3400 80GB Hard Drive 512MB DVD/CDRW$549.99Desperate Housewives 2, Lost 2 or Greys Anatomy 2 DVD

$29.99​

Emachines AMD 3400 160GB hard drive 512Mb Memory DVD +/_RW 17" LCD

$449.99​

Fuji 6.3 MP Digital Camera$169.99Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans $12.99Hoover Windtunnel Supreme Vacuum$99.99Lexmark Printer Scanner Copier Fax $99.99Lextron 19" LCD Monitor $149.99Lextron Portable DVD Pack 8" $99.99Little Mermaid, Brother Bear 2, 8 Below, Shaggy Dog dvd $13.99Magellan 3000TGps Navigation System $399.99Magnavox 20" LCD TV $299.99Mens Lanesboro Fleece Lined Denim Shirt $14.99Moda 5 pc luggage set $39.99Mr Coffee 12 cup programmable coffeemaker $19.99Norelco Shaver XL and Bonus Multi Tool$69.66Olevia 27" HD LCD TV $499.99Olevia 32" HD LCD TV $549.99Playstation Games$11.99PNY 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $29.99Proform Elliptical Machine $279.99Sylvania 42" HD Plasma TV $944.99Trade Craft 19.2 volt Drill with 2 batteries$19.99Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel 19pc cookware set $89.99

 

[AngieWin]

If you're really really ambitious you could do the monopoly game and pull an average of a 40% discount.
Mcdonald's Monopoly 2006 Game w/ Best Buy Bucks
Just a note that those Best Buy bucks expire on 12/2. So, keeping that high amount of Best Buy Bucks till Black Friday is somewhat of a risk. Especially if you end up not being able to use it on BF. You would then have to scramble to use them up in the days after BF.

Please post any other ways you can think of getting discounts at BB

No Best Buys around me would exceptBest Buy Bucks on Black Friday last year.

 

[TENIA66]

ace true value ad officially "out"

2-in-1 Adjustable Bar Stool $29.99
3 Pc. Knife/Multi-Tool Combo Set ($19.99 - $5MIR) $14.99
5 ft. Inflatable Snowglobe $59.99
88 Pc. Tool Kit with Ratchet $9.99
Black & Decker Workmate X-Frame Light Duty Workbench ($29.99 - $15MIR) $14.99
Delta 6” Bench Grinder ($34.99 - $15MIR) $19.99
DeWalt 14.4V Drill Kit $99.99
DeWalt Heavy-Duty Palm Grip Sander ($44.99 - $15MIR) $29.99
DeWalt Magnetic Drive Guide Set, 16 pc. ($5.99 - $5.99MIR) FREE
Dr Scholl's Massaging Back Cushion with Heat $12.99
Ecurtis 7” Portable DVD Player w/ Accessory Kit $69.99
George Foreman Large Electric Grill ($34.99 - $15MIR) $19.99
Huffy 12” Bicycle $19.99
Imode AM/FM/MP3 Alarm Clock $39.99
Laser Level 30” ($14.99 - $10MIR) $4.99
Nextar GPS System & MP3 Player (ONLINE ONLY) $299.00
Phillips Noice Scancelling Headphones $29.99
PowerGlide Variable Speed Rotary Tool ($9.99 - $9.99MIR) FREE
Rayovac Batteries 9V 8pk ($9.99 - $5MIR) $4.99
Rayovac Batteries AA or AAA 30pk ($9.99 - $5MIR) $4.99
Rayovac Batteries C or D 12pk ($9.99 - $5MIR) $4.99
RCA 5GB MP3 Player $99.99
RCA Small Wonder Digital Camcorder ($99.99 - $10MIR) $89.99
Shimmering Driveway Markers 3-pack ($4.99 - $4.99MIR) FREE
Snap-on Flashlight $9.99
Stanley – Various Hand Tools ($6.99 - $5MIR) per tool $1.99
Wireless Digital Weather Forecaster ($29.99 - $10MIR) $19.99

 

[ryka]

First ad posted for black friday http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Sales/Store/ace

 

[TENIA66]

First ad posted for black friday http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Sales/Store/ace

rumored best buy deals:

MISC: DVD's $4.99
Toshiba Laptop: $399 NO REBATES Limit 10 per store
Portable DVD Player $39.99 NO REBATES Limit 10 Per store

 

[TENIA66]

KEEPING WARM ADVICE

I reccommend a thermos full of coffee. Those little chemical heat packs ( http://www.heatfactory.com/ ) and layers, lots of layers... its darn cold at 4 in the morning... Best of Luck!

 

[TENIA66]

UPDATED HOT TOY LISTS:

Toys "R" Us' 2006 "Fabulous 15" list Toy Brand


Blue Man Group Percussion Tubes
ToyQuest

Designer's World
Tiger Games

Dora's Talking Cash Register
Fisher-Price

ESPN Fast Action Football
Fisher-Price

Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Fisher-Price

Laugh & Learn Baby Grand Piano
Fisher-Price

Mindstorms NXT
Lego

My Scene My Bling Bling Styling Head
Mattel

Pink Nitro Notebook
VTech

Power Rangers Deluxe Manticore Megazord
Bandai

Speed Stacks StackPack
Play Along

Sound City Railway
Imaginarium

Tap Dancing Mumble
Thinkway

T.M.X. Elmo
Fisher-Price

Wii
Nintendo

We'll try to find some deals on these and post them as we do!

This year's Hot Dozen in alphabetical order:

** Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses by Mattel

** Bratz Forever Diamondz by privately held MGA Entertainment

** Butterscotch My FurReal Friends Pony by Hasbro.

** Digi Makeover by Radica, which is now owned by Mattel.

** Fly Wheels XPV by Jakks Pacific Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK - news)

** Kid Tough Digital Camera by Fisher-Price

** Lego Mindstorms NXT by Lego

** Magtastik by Mega Brands

** Monopoly Here & Now by Hasbro

** Speed Stacks StackPack by Jakks Pacific's Play Along

** T.M.X. Elmo by Fisher-Price.

** Wii by Nintendo.

 

[rparmfamily]

I work in retail management at a store in the mall, so yes, I'll be out that day. It's NUTS at the mall!!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I definitely want that Kid Tough Digital Camera for my nephew - he is obsessed with taking pictures and he'd love it.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

Well, it's about bargins----Has anyone heard if TRU is going to send out their 12 days of Christmas e-mails again?? I got some great deals last year with those.........thanks

 

[java]

Hey you know I loved that 12 days deals stuff- I better sign up for their new email notification at the new website! I hope they are as reliable solo as they were when they were with Amazon. Oh and on that camera- everyone that has bought it already are commenting on the very low quality of photos. Now if you don't care about that then no biggie- but if you are expecting photos that you can see doesn't sound so great- everyone says way too blurry.

 

[cinmell]

Hey you know I loved that 12 days deals stuff- I better sign up for their new email notification at the new website! I hope they are as reliable solo as they were when they were with Amazon. Oh and on that camera- everyone that has bought it already are commenting on the very low quality of photos. Now if you don't care about that then no biggie- but if you are expecting photos that you can see doesn't sound so great- everyone says way too blurry.

I bought the camera and tested it out. The screen is VERY small and blurry. My daughter loves to take pictures with my digital camera the look at them on the screen so I'm not sure that I'm going to keep the camera b/c she really won't be able to see what she took a pic of. The pictures actually looked a little better than I expected when I down loaded them to the computer and came out ok when I printed them. The camera itself seems sturdy but the picture quality is questionable.

 

[TENIA66]

1 H.P. 4 Gallon Air Compressor $78.88



10 Gallon Sandblaster $88.63



10" Front-Wheel Tricycle $29.93



12' x 20' x 8' Instant Garage $249.98



16 Speed Laser Drill Press $129.96



196CC Warrior Mini Bike $427.98



2/35/200 Starter Charger $69.98



25lb Dewormer $27.94
40 lb. Pellet Plus Softener Salt (Three Bags) $9.00
4' x 6' Rubber Mat $29.95
5 H.P. Hyper Fun Kart $888.95
50 lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed $8.70
6 Ft. Multi-Purpose Scaffolding $149.75
All Pocket Knives (30% Off)
Aluminum Truck Tool Boxes (15% Off)
Cannon Gun Safe $639.88
Clarke 30-piece Titanium Bit Set $15.84
Die-Cast Semi Truck & 5th Wheels $7.46
Dyna-Glo 23,000 BTUs Radient Kerosene Heater $99.93
ERTL 1/16 Scale Die-Cast Tractors $9.93
Heavy-Duty Quad Cycle $119.42
Insulated Duck Bib Overall $36.65
Lunchlugger with Thermos $19.93
Medium Barnstyle Dog House $36.64
Men's Icebreaker Pac Boot $18.65
Mr. Heater Big Buddy Heater $99.93
Producer's Pride 50lb 10 percent Sweet Feed (Two Bags) $10.00
Quilt-Lined Insulated Hooded Jacket $28.85
Red Wagon $29.88
Retriever Dog Foods Over 40lbs ($2 Off)
Tractor Supply Animal Bedding $3.28
Waterproof Safe $44.98

 

[TENIA66]

KB Toys

• Bratz Forever Diamondz Funky Fashion Makeover - $24.99
• Bratz Genie Magic Bottle Dolls - $17.99
• Bratz Genie Magic Fortune Teller - $29.99
• Bratz Rock Angel Dolls - $4.99

KMart

• Bratz Hollywood Dolls - $6.58 (Early Bird)

Sears

• DVDs (Napoleon Dynamite, Ringer, Fantastic 4, Bratz) - $6.99

Target

• Bratz Babyz Bride & Groom Set - $15
• Bratz Doll - $9

Toys R Us

• Bratz Sweet Dreamz Styling Head - $12.49

Wal-Mart

• Bratz Collectible 24" Doll - $20 (Early Bird).

 

[TENIA66]

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• Delphi XM Ready XT Satellite Radio $58.76​
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[marshallandcartersmo]

Staples rumor
Staples.com

Sale Items

Maxtor 300 GB Internal HD for ~$20AR
I/O Magic Internal DVD Writer for $9.99AR

Free After Rebate Items

USB Drives, Flash Drives, Shredder, Modem, Remote, NSW, NIS and McAfee products.

More to come

I think we should vote you Black Friday Queen. You are getting all the scoop!!

 

[kritter]

Sounds like Teenia is got the low down on all of the great deals!!!!


DH just had to make a return to Walmart tonight and they gave him store credit which is fine. But wondering what toys will be on sale there for the kids anyone know..
My kids want the polly pocket cruise ship..