Part of the fun and excitement surrounding the day after Thanksgiving is waiting to see what products will appear in Black Friday ads and where those products can be purchased.
Black Friday 2008: Popular Products for Day After Thanksgiving Sales
What will retailers be discounting in 2008 Black Friday ads? Here are some product categories and popular brands that might be on sale this year:
- Clothing & Accessories – socks, scarves, jackets, blue jeans, handbags, jewelry
- Communication – Bluetooth headsets, cell phones
- Computers & Electronics – laptops, desktops, monitors, camcorders, digital cameras, digital picture frames, blu-ray players
- Fitness equipment – treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches
- GPS navigation systems - Garmin Nuvi, Magellan, TomTom
- Hannah Montana items – calendars, shirts, hair accessories, etc.
- HDTVs – Sharp, Sylvania, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba
- House & Home – bedding, towels, flatware, vacuum cleaners, cookware, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, mixers, washers and dryers
- Music & Entertainment - MP3 players, DVDs
- Tools & Equipment – circular saws, tool chests, tool sets, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, air compressors
- Toys – Barbie, Bratz, Disney princess items, Dora, Fisher Price, Imaginarium, Leap Frog, Lego, Little Tikes, Mega Bloks, Power Wheels
- Vehicles & Travel– tires, luggage
- Video games – Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS or Wii, PlayStation 3
When and Where to Find Black Friday Ads
The most authoritative sources of Black Friday ads are the actual printed ads mailed out the week of Black Friday or published on the retailer’s own website. Early ads may also be posted on external Black Friday buzz sites, either intentionally or unbeknownst to retailers.
When Do Day after Thanksgiving Sales Start?
Black Friday technically begins at 12:00 a.m. on November 28, 2008. It is unclear this far in advance of Black Friday exactly what time online sales will start, but it’s possible they will start after the stroke of midnight. If past years are any indication of this year’s store hours, many brick-and-mortar stores will open around 5 a.m. on November 28th.
Get Good Deals: Plan for Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day or Earlier
Those serious about getting the best deals on Black Friday 2008 may want to devote some time on Thanksgiving Day to sorting through Black Friday ads and choosing which stores to visit in person or online. It may also be a good idea to recruit a friend or family member to divide and conquer different sales in order to take advantage of several Black Friday deals.
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