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Bad Economy Boosts Black Friday Sales

The United States may be experiencing financial setbacks but stores are happy to oblige.

Sales are beginning early this year as most companies are beginning the holiday sales on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.

This year specials are not limited to in-store merchandise;the best deals will also expand throughout the world wide web.

Walmart will be offering great deals on their website such as Sanyo digital cameras for under $60 and an RCA 42 inch HDTV for under $600.

Target is another store taking part in cutting back prices online and is holding a cyber week where they’re online prices will be cut up to 70%. Some stores are becoming creative in their tactics to lure consumers out on Black Friday like J.C. Penny who is advertising celebrity wake up calls from Cindy Crawford and Kimora Lee Simmons.

Consumers have the sources at their fingertips to find the best prices for their holiday budget. As reported on Digits if you google black friday deals, a number of resourceful websites will come to your screen.

SlickDeals.net is one of the many which lists holiday sales according to retailer and distributor including best buy and amazon.com. Be prepared and use your sources, you can beat setbacks.

Here are few of the in-strore deals Americans are seeing:

Gap Outlet
- Gap Outlet will be offering 40%, 50%, or 60% off all merchandise as well as a $10 zip fleece for the first customers.  Banana Republic Factory Stores will be offering 40% off the entire store and a $10 track jacket for men and women!
- When a customer shops Gap Outlet or Banana Republic Factory Stores from 11/12– Sun, 11/29, they will be given a Mystery Offer Holiday shopping pass. Each pass has three coupons worth $5, $10, $15, $20, or $500 off their entire purchase when customers shop between12/4- 12/24. The customer will not know the amount until they come back during the redemption period (some exclusions apply, see store for details).

Best Buy
- Macbook 13.3” Notebook w/2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR3 Memory, 250GB Hard Drive, w/$150 Gift Card – $999.99
- Xbox 360 Elite 120GB Bundle w/Four Pack Game Set – $299.99
- Microsoft Office Home And Student 2007 – $69.99
- 8GB iPod 5th Generation Nano (Pink) + Wall Charger & Case – $159.97
- All Major Appliances – 10% Off
- Compaq Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor, 1GB Memory, 160GB Hard Drive – $179.99
- Compaq Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor, 1GB Memory, 250GB Hard Drive – $229.99
- Dell 10.1” Netbook w/Intel Atom Processor, 1GB Memory, 160GB Hard Drive – $379.99
- AT&T Sony Ericsson W518a – Free w/2 Year Contract
- Acer 20” Widescreen HD LCD Monitor – $79.99
- Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements – $74.99
- Alpine 50-Watt x 4-Channel Car Stereo – $99.99
- Apple 6GB iPod Touch (3rd Generation) w/ Free $30 Gift Card – $199.99
- Apple MacBook 13.3” Laptop w/ 2GB, 250GB, Free $150 GC – $999.99
- Assorted Blu-ray Movies (X-Men, Smallville, Fast & Furious, More) – $9.99
- Assorted PC Games (WoW, Farcry 2, Slots, Bioshock, More) – $4.99
- Assorted Wii Games – $9.99
- Bose Sounddock Series II Digital Music System – $269.99
- Braun Rechargeable Cordless Electric Shaver – $18.99
- Canon EOS Rebel Tli D-SLR Camera – $699.99
- Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS (Gray or Teal) – $149.99
- Canon Vixia High-Definition HD20 Video Camera – $499.99
- Compaq Intel Atom Netbook w/ WinXP, 160GB HD, 1GB RAM – $179.99
- Dell 20” Widescreen HD LCD Monitor – $99.99
- Dlo Jam Jacket for iPhone 3G/3GS – $9.99
- Dlo Power Pack for iPod/iPhone – $19.99

Target
- Merona Men’s Cozy Robe – $14.99
- Women’s 3-PC. Pajama Set By Xhilaration – $10.00
- Women’s And Men’s Fleece Sleep Pants – $5.00
- Women’s Jersey Scarf – $5.00
- Women’s Or Men’s Graphic Tee – $5.00
- Women’s Or Men’s Sherpa-Lines Hoodie – $10.00
- Women’s Reversible Puffer – $7.50
- Women’s Ultra-Soft Sweater – $8.99
- CHI 1” Flat Iron Straightener – $89.99
- CHI 1” Turbo Straightener – $109.99
- Norelco Arcitec Shaver 1050X With Flex And Pivot Action – $129.99
- Philips Sonicare Essence Toothbrush With 2-Minute Smarttimer – $39.99
- Jewelry Armoire – $38.00
- Jewelry Box – $14.99
- Sterling Silver Earrings – $7.49
- Women’s Genuine-Suede Scuff Slippers – $12.00
- Embark 6-Pc Value Luggage Set – $34.00

Walmart
- Ladies’ Fleece-lined Winter Boots – $7.00
- Ladies’ Graphic Hoodies – $7.00
- Ladies’ Plush Fleece Jacket – $7.00
- Ladies’ Reversible Buble Jacket Sizes S-3X – $7.00
- Ladies’ Reversible Fleece Jacket – $7.00
- Ladies’ Sleepwear – $7.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Bow Tunic – $7.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Boyfriend Blazer – $15.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Destroyed Jeans – $15.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Fashion Scarves – $3.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Fringe Boots – $15.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Graphic Tees – $3.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Sequined Bib Front Tunic – $7.00
- Miley Cyrus Max Azria Junior’s Zipper Back Tank – $7.00
- Acer 17.3” Blue Laptop w/4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive and Windows 7 Premium (Online Only) – $498.00
- eMachines 15.6” Notebook w/AMD Processor, 2GB Memory, 160GB Hard Drive (Model # EME627) – $198.00
- HP 15.6” Notebook w/Intel Processor, 3GB Memory, 250GB Hard Drive (Model # G60-519WM) – $298.00
- TomTom One 125-SE GPS – $59.00
- TomTom XL325-SE GPS – $89.00

Macy’s
- All Clearance Designer & Bridge Handbags – 20% Off
- Christmas Knit Sweaters from Mercer Street Studio, Karen Scott and More – 50% Off
- Clavin Klein Leather Gloves – $19.99
- Designer Wool and Down Coats For Misses – 20% Off
- Dockers Khaki Pants – Select Styles – 20% Off
- Dress Shirts – Various Brands and Styles – 75% Off
- Famous Designer Thermal or Flannel Sleep Separates – $21.99
- Men’s Outerwear – 20% Off
- Men’s Suits, Topcoats and More – 20% Off
- Men’s Sweaters – 20% Off
- Oscar De La Renta Cotton Sweaters – $19.99
- Outerwear from KC Collections, Rochschild, Hawke & Co. – 60% Off
- Select Sweaters Includes Cashmere, Misses & Petities – 20% Off
- Style & Co. Shorty Boots with Toggle or Witty Foldover Cut – 50% Off
- Tommy Hilfiger Lambswool Jackets – $99.99
- Velour Separates (Various Brands) – $14.99
- Weatherproof Microfiber Puffer Vest – $14.99
- Winter Coats by Hydraulic and More – $49.99
- Homedics – Massagers and Personal Care – $14.99
- Homedics Shiatsu Massager with Heat Option – $59.99
- Remington Rotary Electric Shaver with Titanium-Coated Blades – $29.99
- AK Anne Klein Watch with Diamond Marker and Leather Strap – $29.99
- Diamond Earrings 3/8 Ct. Tw. in 14k White Gold – $399.00
- Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold – $59.00
- Diamond Pendant 1/2 Ct. Tw. in 14k White Gold – $299.00
- Calvin Klein Chest-Stripe Logo Sweater $27.99
- 3-in-1 Bodywrap Blanket, 300-thread count Cotton Cover, Fleece Lining and Polyester Fill $19.99
- Ralph Lauren Logo Pillow $6.99
- Haier 7” Portable DVD Player $49.99
- Haier Full-Size DVD Player $19.99
- All Godiva Chocolates – 20% off
- All Holiday Lane and Martha Stewart Collection Ornaments and Decor – 50% Off
- All Lenox China Crystal and Silver Holiday Ornaments – 50% Off

Kohl’s
- Outerwear – 60% Off
- Oh Baby Maternity Apparel – 50% Off
- Tek Gear Woven Jacket & Pant Set – $24.99
- Dana Buchman Collection – 40% Off
- Dana Buchman Printed Mesh Top – $27.99
- Dana Buchman Signature Holiday Sweaters – $21.99
- Bath And Body Stocking Stuffers – $1.29-$3.49
- HoMedics Two Speed Back Massager – $17.99
- Limited Edition Bath And Body Set – $14.99
- Norelco 7819XLB Razor – $69.99
- Norelco 9-PC Personal Groomer – $27.99
- Norelco Arcitec 1080X Razor – $149.99
- Norelco Shaver – $29.99
- Oral-B Professional Care Two Handle Value Pack – $89.99
- Razors And Groomers – 40% Off
- Remington 7-in-1 Personal Groomer – $14.99
- Sonicare Essence 5300 Toothbrush – $44.99
- Sonicare Healthy White Toothbrush – $79.99
- Sonicare Replacement Brush Heads – $24.99
- Entire Stock of Accent Rugs – 55%-60% Off
- Entire Stock of Area Rugs – 55%-60% Off
- Entire Stock Of Bedding Collections – 30-60% Off
- Entire Stock Of Bedding Sets – 50% Off
- Entire Stock Of Chaps Bed Pillows And Mattress Pads – 50-60% Off
- Entire Stock Of Decorative Bath Collections – 40-65% Off
- Entire Stock Of Decorative Pillows – 50-65% Off
- Entire Stock of Doormats – 55%-60% Off
- Entire Stock of Kitchen Rugs – 55%-60% Off
- Entire Stock of Kitchen Textiles – 50%-70% Off
- Entire Stock of NCAA Comfort Throws – $17.99
- Entire Stock of NFL Comfort Throws – $17.99
- Entire Stock of Table Linens – 50%-70% Off
- Family Wall Frame Set (4-Piece) – $26.99
- All Fine Jewelry – 20% Off
- All Sterling Silver Jewelry – 20% Off
- Entire Stock Of Bakeware – 20-40% Off
- Entire Stock Of Kitchen Gadgets – 20% Off
- Entire Stock Of Fine Fragrances For Men And Women – 15% Off
- Entire Stock Of Fragrance Gift Sets – 20% Off
- A2 By Aerosoles Lastly – 40-50% Off
- Entire Stock Of Seasonal And Fashion Accessories – 60% Off
- Entire Stock Of Slippers – 50% Off
- Entire Stock Of Slipper Socks – 50% Off