It may be early November, but that hasn't stopped retailers such as Wal-Mart from kicking off Black Friday deals long before the day after Thanksgiving.
While deals are already underway (scroll below for information and a list we've compiled of comparative prices), let's start with a list of official Black Friday hours for major retailers.
Target has released some one-day only deals (11/10).
OFFICIAL BLACK FRIDAY INFORMATION:
Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
7 a.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
Nov. 28 (Black Friday)
5 a.m.
6 a.m.
SNEAK PEEK:
Target has shared a "leaked" preview ad of deals available during their Black Friday sale. Among the deals:
- Beats by Dre Solo HD Drenched Headphones: sale: $97 | reg. $169.99 (save $72.99)
- Nikon Coolpix L330 20.2MP Digital Camera with 26X Optical Zoom: sale: $99 | reg. $169.99 (save $130.99)
Kohl's released a details on some of their big deals available during their Black Friday sale as well:
In-Store Only:
- $399.99 LG 49" LED 1080p TV with IPS panel. Reg. $599.99. Some discounts may not apply. Limit 1 per customer.
- $99.99 ea. Final Price. 1/4ct. T.W. diamond pendants. 10K gold. Sale $124.99 ea. Reg. $495 ea.
- $79.99 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 16MP camera. Reg. $119.99. $12.99 Disney Frozen giftable tees by Jumping Beans®. Orig. $26.00
- $6.99 All Barbie® Fashionista and Monster High dolls. Reg. $17.99 - $34.99.
- $4.99 Toastmaster kitchen electrics after $10 mail-in rebate. Sale $14.99 ea. Reg. $29.99 ea.
In-Store and Online: Nov. 24 through 3 p.m. CT Black Friday:
- 50 percent off all toys from Playskool®, Fisher-Price®, Little Tikes®, Step 2, Barbie®, Monster High, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, Nerf®, Tonka® and Play-Doh®.
- $199.99 Ninja ultima blender dual-stage blending technology. Reg. $379.99. Some discounts may not apply.
- $99.99 Jawbone UP24 Bluetooth activity tracking wristband. Reg. $129.99.
- $39.99 Serta® memory foam bed pillows. Reg. $99.99
**Wal-Mart hasn't announced its Black Friday hours
ONLINE DEALS NOW:
If you can't wait for official Black Friday, we have plenty of details on early deals already available. Our Ways to Save expert is releasing information on daily deals throughout the month. Check out those videos here and follow him on Twitter @Matt Granite.
- Wal-Mart's "Early Bird" sale
- Amazon's "Countdown to Black Friday" sale
COMPARATIVE ONLINE SALE PRICES:
We took a look at some of the popular online deals available at Wal-Mart and Amazon and compared prices to see how big of a deal you're really getting (that is if you're getting a deal at all).
WAL-MART
1. Sceptre X505BV-FMQR 50" 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV
- Online special is listed at $349.00, list price $599.99 (includes free shipping or pickup)
- Amazon lists the same television at $478.97, list price $999.99 ($26.49 shipping and handling)
- Comparative savings: $156.46 with Wal-Mart
2. Nintendo Wii U Mario Kart 8 + Nintendo Land Deluxe 32 GB Console Bundle
- Online special is listed at $299.96, no list price (includes free shipping or pickup)
- Amazon lists the same bundle at $357.00 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Comparative savings: $57.04 with Wal-Mart
3. GoPro HERO3: White Edition Action Camcorder
- Online special is listed at $199.99, no list price (includes free shipping or pickup)
- Amazon lists the same camera at $214.00 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Comparative savings: $15 with Wal-Mart
Amazon
1. ASUS Flip 15.6-Inch 2 in 1 Convertible Touchscreen Laptop (Core i5, 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM)
- Online special (ends Nov. 16) is listed at $679.99, list price $799.99 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Best Buy lists the same computer at $799.99
- Comparative savings: $120.00 with Amazon
2. Eton Rugged Rukus All-Terrain Portable Solar Wireless Sound System (Green)
- Online special (ends Dec. 31) is listed at $74.95, list price $129.99 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Best Buy lists the same sound system at $116.31
- Comparative savings: $41.36 with Amazon
3. Canon PIXMA MX472 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer
- Online special (ends Nov. 16) is listed at $69.99, list price $99.99 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Best Buy lists (ends Nov. 21) the same printer at $69.99
- Comparative savings: $0
4. Stuhrling Original Men's 564.02 "Concorse Raceway" Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
- Online special (ends Nov. 21) is listed at $67.99, list price $475 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Sears lists the same watch at $105.74
- Comparative savings: $37.75 with Amazon
- Online special (ends Nov. 18) is listed at $124.99, list price $469 (includes free shipping with Prime membership)
- Best Buy lists the same touchscreen at $287.99
- Comparative savings: $163 with Amazon
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