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Black Friday Sales in Albuquerque

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Albuquerque Thanksgiving weekend shopping starts with Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving day. Black Friday got its name because it has the ability to put retailers in the black. When sales begin at holiday season, the Friday after Thanksgiving, retailers begin to smile. Find information on Black Friday sales in Albuquerque and elsewhere.

Black Friday Tips and Trends for 2009

Black Friday Sales Have Already Started
The sales have already started at JC Penney, Sears, Target and WalMart, with specials being offered on many items in store and online. Check for free shipping on orders over $50 and Daily Deals.

Black Friday a Great Day to Buy a Car
You may be thinking laptops and sweaters, but the economy has helped create discounts for big ticket items such as cars. According to CNN Money, Black Friday is now the best day of the year to buy a new car.

WalMart Open 24 Hours
It might have been motivated by last year's trampling of a Wal Mart employee, but this year, the chain superstore will be open 24 hours to lessen the melee. Some of the already announced specials include 50-inch Sanyo plasma HDTVs for $598, Magnavox Blu-Ray disc players for $78, TomTom GPS systems for $59, and discounts on toys that reach a whopping 60%. Gaming package discounts on packages such as Guitar Hero may net customers a $40 gift card while supplies last.

$3 Appliances at Target
Toasters, coffeemakers, sandwich makers, oh my, at deep, deep discounts. Target is practically giving these appliances away at $3 each.

HDTVs are a Real Deal
They aren't the latest models, but the price is right. HDTVs are the buy of the moment, so check sites such as Black Friday Ads to find the one right for your budget.

Check Social Networks for Amazing Buys
The big chains such as Staples are now on Facebook and Twitter. Follow the trends to the latests sales.

Apples are on Sale Too
Best Buy will give a $150 gift card to anyone who purchases its 13.3" MacBook. MacMall offers discounts as well.

Electronics

Some of the best sales on Black Friday can be found at the electronics stores. Check them through the ad trackers listed below. Netbooks and laptops are the hot deals this year, so check Black Friday Info for updates on where to get that deep discount. For example, Office Depot offers an Acer notebook for $199.99.

Baillio's
5301 Menaul NE
(505) 883-7511

Best Buy
55 Hotel Circle NE
(505) 298-3585

Circuit City
4400 Cutler Ave NE
(505) 872-3066

Radio Shack
There are many Radio Shack locations throughout town; find one near you.

Ultimate Electronics
3821 Menaul Blvd NE
(505) 884-3005

Black Friday Sales Trackers:

Luckily enough, we live in the digital age. It's easy to get online and find the sites that give advance information on what sales and discounts they've made available. Sign up for email alerts from any of the chains stores, such as Radio Shack, Target and Toys 'R Us to stay on top of sales events. The mall websites also have email sales alerts, so sign up with them as well.

There are also national websites that provide sales information specific to Black Friday events. The information at Black Friday.com provides tips on what's hot this year for Black Friday sales, where to get coupons, and an inside glimpse at Black Friday ads. Find out what the predictions are for this year's hot ticket items.These sites have information in advance of sales and deals.

There's an IPhone app for tracking Black Friday sales. Check the shopping site dealnews to download a free app. Once Black Friday ends, the app will list CyberMonday sales.

Black Friday Ads has coupons, deals and a list of national stores that offer Black Friday specials.

Black Friday at Gotta Deal has inside tips on upcoming Black Friday sales, links to nationwide retail specials, an offer for a cash back Black Friday Discover credit card, and even a Black Friday survival kit.

Deals of America offers online shopping discounts at local and national stores.

Black Friday offers coupons, sales, and a list of local and national retails sales.

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Black Friday has plenty of bargains, but it's also a busy, crowded time. A little bit of prior research will go a long way to making the experience a good one. Arm yourself with a few tips before heading out the door.

  • Because of the tough econonmy this year, retailers will offer deep discounts, but it's important to get there early to get the deal, whether online or in store.
  • Get price comparison shopping done ahead by utilizing PriceGrabber.com to compare prices and product options.
  • Be on the lookout for early bird shopper discounts that offer limited hours and no rain checks. Find the stores you need to hit between certain hours and plan your route to optimize your time.
  • Purchase the Albuquerque Journal and browse the ads, coupons and circulars. It will be your biggest source of savings and information on deals. You'll want the paper that comes out the Sunday before Thanksgiving (11/22/09) and the Thanksgiving Day paper (11/26/09).
  • Get gift receipts in case your recipients need to make an exchange.

    If you love shopping the Black Friday sales but hate coming home to cook, consider putting together supper beforehand with this step by step entertainment guide.

    If you have information about Black Friday sales that Albuquerque shoppers would like to know about, email your tips.

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