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Black Friday 2014
Black Friday 2014 = Fri 28 Nov ----- Cyber Monday 2014 = Mon 01 Dec
The first Black Friday ad dropped today (Harbor Freight), so once again it's time to fire up our annual BF thread. BF is no longer a 2-3 day shopping event. Thanks to a major shift to online shopping, BF now lasts several weeks with frequent deals that may or may not be better than the planned door busters. The last two years saw online BF deals starting just after midnight on Thanksgiving morning, with some stores opening their doors later that day. Expect this trend to continue with even earlier openings this year. Also, some stores will offer bonus deals and earlier shopping times for their preferred customers (memberships, reward cards, etc). Only book-related technology will be tracked in this thread (tablets, ereaders, MP3 players, computers, digital storage, accessories). The OP will serve as a master index for these categories; linking to posts with device and pricing specifics. I'll also post links to ad scans for stores related to these categories only. Other BF ads can be found at any of the BF websites listed in the same post as the store ad scans. Feel free to post any BF stories and experiences you may have. Pics and videos are also welcome. I hate dull, boring threads loaded with stats. * Off-Topic Deals -- I don't mind if you point out deals in non-book categories and a little back and forth discussion; but if further discussion is needed, please PM the members involved. Remember, the primary focus of this thread is book-related technology. Black Friday Websites
Master Index
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Pre-Black Friday Sales
Hot Black Friday Offers
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Store Index
Below is a listing of stores with book related technology. Links will be provided to each store's BF or regular website. Ad scans of their BF ads will be linked to the opening times for their doorbusters. Note that some stores will have multiple doorbuster sales with multiple opening times; while others will have multiple sales on different days. Because of this, each store will have a separate post with information about all of their sales. Just click the details link. If I missed a store, let me know and I'll add it. Store Index --> ads for other stores --> GottaDeal ad list -- BFAds ad list -- online sales
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Tablets/ eReaders --> (retail/ lowest) --- current
Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon Kindle
Apple iPad
Apple iPad mini
B&N Galaxy Tab Nook
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Windows Tablets
other Tablets
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Media Players --> (retail/ lowest) --- current
Apple iPod
No-Contract Phones --> details Recommended
Conditional (because of low storage)
Questionable (because of low RAM or low storage and older CPU)
Not Recommended (because of low RAM, low storage, and older CPU)
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Computers --> (retail/ lowest) --- black friday --- current
Chrome Devices
Windows Devices
other Computers
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Digital Storage --> (retail/ lowest) --- black friday --- current
Note: for memory cards and USB flash drives, there are too many brands and types to list separately; therefore, I'm only listing the size and price. Check the ads to get specific details. Memory Cards
USB Flash Drives
External Hard Drives
Internal Hard Drives
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10-14-2014, 10:21 AM | #8 |
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Accessories --> (retail/ lowest) --- black friday --- current
Power Banks
Set Top TV Boxes
other Accessories
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Wish List
As the title says, this is a wish list for members to list items they're interested in. If anyone sees a great deal on these items, please post the deal and send a PM to the member making the request. To get on this list, just post your request and I'll add you.
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Shopping Tips
Important Account Information Go through all of the online store accounts you currently have and update them now. Personal information changes over time and you may have neglected to make those changes; especially at stores you only order from during Black Friday. For stores you plan on shopping at that you don't have accounts with, set up those accounts now. You won't have time to do so once the doorbusters go live.
Credit Cards For each store you plan on shopping at, make sure the credit card, account number, expiration date, 3-digit security code, billing address, and home phone number are accurately entered. When shopping online, have all credit cards you'll be using in front of you:
Remember - when shopping online during Black Friday doorbusters, every second counts. If you have to scramble to hunt down your credit card you may lose your deal. Credit Card Blocks Be prepared to have an order declined because your credit card company detects unusual activity. This frequently happens when you place several high value orders at multiple stores in a short period of time. It happened to me last year when I placed two back-to-back orders for iPad minis. My credit card company blocked the second purchase. I had to call to get the block removed. You can head off possible blocks by calling your credit card company ahead of time and informing them of your plans for high credit card activity during Black Friday weekend. Some companies will flag your account so none of your purchases get blocked. YMMV The only downside to this is the possibility of a lost deal. Not likely if the item is still in your cart, but a possibility nevertheless. Again, YMMV Last edited by tubemonkey; 10-16-2014 at 06:44 AM. |
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Shipping -- Returns -- Price Matching
One way to get free shipping is through a loyalty program (reward cards, memberships, etc). Some of these cost money to join and some don't. Additionally, many of these programs offer other perks such as cash back and expedited deliveries. Take Staples for example; shipping is free for all Staples Rewards members (which is free to join). If you're not a member, you'll need a $45 minimum order to qualify for free shipping. Free Shipping Methods
this is from 2013 - as the 2014 holiday policies appear, I'll make appropriate changes Black Friday -- shipping -- returns -- price matching
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Warranties
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Loyalty Programs
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