About Today: 10 Tricks to Get the Best Bargains on Black Friday

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Thanksgiving is a major holiday, of course, but I would argue that it pales in comparison with today. Today, of course is Black Friday, when we rise from our tryptophan slumbers, strap on our comfy shoes and go out into the teeming masses, looking for deals. 10 Tricks to Get the Best Bargains on Black Friday The trick, of course, is not to become dazzled by all the stuff for sale, and forget to look for the actual prices. (Some of which might still be more than you want to spend.) Why You Should Keep Your Receipts The Debit Card Mistake That Can Cost Big Bucks See More About:  black friday  thanksgiving  online coupons Store Hours and Early Bird Sales on Black Friday Before the Age of the Interwebs, we actually had to call stores, using the phone, in order to figure out when they'd be open. Imagine! Black Friday Store Opening Times for Largest U.S. Retailers Have a Debt-Free Christmas See More About:  black friday  black friday sales  Black Friday Shopping Tips This is the best advice, I think: "Only shop the deals." Don't try to get all of your Christmas shopping done in one day. Stores Offering Layaway How to Cut Down on Holiday Spending See More About:  black friday  bargain shopping  planning a frugal christmas Gift Return Policies at Large Retail Stores Finally, even though we all want to think we pick the perfect gift every time ... it's a good idea to make sure that you're buying from a store with a reasonable return policy, just in case. The Small Print On Return and Free Shipping Policies What's a Restocking Fee? See More About:  worst retail return policies  target return policy  gift return worst practices Today Ads Black Friday Blackfriday Deals Shopping Coupons Shopping Deals Target Deals Featured Articles Real vs Fake Christmas Trees Fun Facts About Mistletoe 6 Tips for Safe Winter Driving Compromise With Your Roommate on Holiday Decorations Show Us Your Outdoor Holiday Decorations Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement