Don't Let The Bad Economy Get You Down!
Nov 2, 2009 10:15 pm US/Eastern
Black Friday Is Looking More Like Big Sales Monday
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
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Shoppers at Fair Oaks Mall in suburban Washington take advantage of steep post-Christmas discounts at many retailers on Dec. 26, 2008, in Fairfax, Va.
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We are just 52 days away from Christmas and already retailers are rolling out their holiday deals. Stores have been hurting for months and are desperate to get you to shop.
South Florida mothers such as Sandy Vuong have already begun that big adventure.
"We bought a baby doll and a computer," said Vuong. She usually works during Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. But this time she plans to take advantage of sale prices.
As a Black Friday novice, she was excited to learn that several online websites are devoted to showing exactly what's on sale and where.
"You could come and know that it's here, and definitely save time; now that I know those websites are available, I will definitely use them," Vuong told
CBS4 Reporter Natalia Zea.
The sites list the Black Friday ads for hundreds of stores, and some of the ads list hundreds of items for sale.
From 10, 20, 30% percent off, stores are dropping prices to get you to drop some cash.
From hardware, to books, to diamond rings, it seems everything's on sale.
Checking it out online can help you organize your shopping list before you stand in line, and duke it out for merchandise in the stores.
"That's excellent, I think that's something really good," said shopper and mom Marlene Mesa. She's already started her holiday shopping, but the bulk of her buying happens on Black Friday. Now she plans to use some of these websites to edge out the competition.
"I don't have to be running at the last time, I hate that," she said.
Many stores have not yet posted their ads, but many of the Black Friday sites let you sign up for email alerts to let you know when your favorite store's sale prices are out.
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