canada goose 5 Ways To Score a Black Friday Deal Scott Gamm, HelpSaveMyDollars.com Nov. 22, 2011, 9:00 AM As we quickly approach one of the biggest shopping days of the year, better known as Black Friday canadagooseonsale , there are some shopping strategies you should be aware of. All five of these tips will keep you focused on your goal of saving the most money possible. Breakdown the Sales Once you finish your turkey dinner and subsequent nap (if you have time, since many major retailers are opening up on Thanksgiving night), breakdown the Black Friday ads and determine if there are any deals that interest you. The best way to do this is to have your holiday shopping list handy so you can cross reference the ads with your buying list. Your list should include how much you can afford to spend on each person. Then use that information to see if you can find a Black Friday deal that would bring you under your gift-giving budget for that person. If you can come under your budget by 20% or more, then Black Friday serves as a great opportunity to save money. Plan Your Route Once you know what stores you will be visiting, plan your route so you will do as little driving as possible. Always start at the store that provides you with the biggest overall savings. Use the GasBuddy smartphone app to find the cheapest gas stations in your area. Go Early Depending on the sale, plan on getting to your first store at least an hour before it opens. This is especially true at your big box electronics stores like Best Buy. If it’s a store like Sports Authority or Michael’s, you can typically walk in when the store opens and find your items. Expect to stand in a fairly long checkout line though. Take a Friend Shopping on Black Friday with a friend provides a huge advantage as one of you can get in line and one of you can do the legwork. Also, it allows you the ability to split up if necessary for the retrieval of specific items. Plus, it’s just more fun than shopping alone in the wee hours of the morning. Determine Wants Vs. Needs Remember that it’s only a great Black Friday deal if you actually need the item to complete your Christmas shopping list. Don’t fall prey to impulse purchases unless you have plans to sell the items on eBay for a quick profit. Also, keep in mind that most online stores will have Black Friday sales and coupons available as well. You may very well be able to stay home and shop and get the same great deals. Here are some of the better online coupons we are receiving as we head towards the holiday shopping period. Celebrate Express.com Save 15% Off your entire purchase Coupon Code: FANS15 Expiration: 11/30/11 See all coupons for: Celebrate ExpressChildrens Place.com Save 15% Off your entire online purchase Coupon Code: U4E2011 Expiration: 11/30/11 See all coupons for: Children’s PlaceEddie Bauer.com Free Shipping on your $49+ online purchase Coupon Code: EBFSHIP Expiration: 12/21/11 See all coupons for: Eddie BauerHarry & David.com$10 off $75+ Canada Goose , $20 off $125+ order, or $30 off your $150+ order Coupon Code: HDFALLTD Expiration: 12/21/11 See all coupons for: Harry & DavidLands’ End.com$10 Off your $50+ purchase + Free Shipping Coupon Code: PARENTSA11 and PIN 8445 Expiration: 11/15/11 See all coupons for: Lands’ EndMovies Unlimited.com Free Shipping on your $50+ online purchase Coupon Code: None Needed Expiration: 12/07/11 See all coupons for: Movies UnlimitedNike Store.com Free Shipping on your entire purchase Coupon Code: SWOOSH Expiration: 12/21/11 See all coupons for: Nike StoreSports Authority.com 10% off your entire purchase through this link Coupon Code: None Needed Expiration: 11/30/11 See all coupons for: The Sports AuthorityKyle James owns and manages a website called Rather-Be-Shopping.com which lists and organizes online coupon codes for over 700 stores. Follow HelpSaveMyDollars.com on Facebook and Twitter. Read more posts on Help Save My Dollars » Read the original article on HelpSaveMyDollars.com. Copyright 2018. canada goose parka