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The info below pertains to 2005 Black Friday sale ads. For the most recent Black Friday sales, go here.
Odds are, you’ve already heard about the Black Friday after-Thanksgiving sales at 34 of America’s largest retailers.
But in case you haven’t… and as an opportunity to share with you what I think are some of the Black Friday deals ever, here are the highlights. (The $398 laptop computer at WalMart itself is causing quite a stir!)
Here are what we think are the best deals at…
- 256MB USB 2.0 Flash Drive – $13.88
- FujiFilm 6.3 MP FinePix F10 Digital Camera – $348.47
- Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ze2308wm notebook computer – $398.00
- HP Pavillion 1203w-b Desktop w /15″ LCD Monitor – $398.00
HP Photosmart E317 digital camera – $98.88- HP Photosmart M415v 5.2MP Digital Camera w/ Instant Share – $148.76
- Impact 256MB Secure Digital Memory Card – $13.88
- Jeep Power Wheels 4×4 Ride-on Vehicle – $79.88
- Kodak 3.1MP EasyShare CD33 Digital Camera – $129.74
- Kodak Z760 Digital Camera with Docking Cradle – $199.00
- Portable Laptop Carrying Bag – $9.88
“The day after Thanksgiving is dubbed “Black Friday” because it’s when retailers are said to finally move out of the red (representing losses) and into the black (profits). It also marks the start of the four-week shopping blitzkrieg leading up to Christmas.” Source
- Kodak EasyShare C310 Digital Camera Bundle – $197.00 w/ Free $20 GC
- Kodak EasyShare C340 Digital Camera Bundle – $197.00 w/ Free $20 GC
- Kodak EasyShare Z700 and Camera Dock Bundle – $197.00 w/ Free $20 GC
- Pepsi Products 12-Packs – 4 for $9.00
Canon A620 7.1 Megapixel Digital Camera – $369.99- Canon MP450 All-in-one Printer Copier Scanner – $119.99
- Canon SD550 7.1 Megapixel Digital Elph Camera – $409.99
- Canon ZR100 MiniDV Camcorder – $249.99
- Kodak 3.2MP Digital Camera & Printer Dock – $149.99
- Kodak C300 Easyshare 3.2MP Digital Camera – $99.99
- Kodak C310 4.0MP Digital Camera / Printer Dock Bundle – $199.99
- Sony DSC-P200 7.2MP Digital Camera – $339.99
Black Friday Sales At Radio Shack
Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera – $199.99 w/256MB SD Card- Fuji Finepix A345 4MP Digital Camera – $149.99 w/256MB xD Card
- Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS – $999.99 w/ Free Handheld GPS
Black Friday Sales At Best Buy
Kodak 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Zoom – $129.99- Panasonic MiniDV Camcorder w/ 26x Optical Zoom – $249.99
- Sandisk 1GB Compact Flash Memory Card – $39.99
- Sandisk 1GB Secure Digital Memory Card – $39.99
Black Friday Sales At Comp USA
Apple 2GB iPod Nano – $199.99 w/ Free Case- Apple iBook G4 Notebook – $999.99
- Bose 3-2-1 Home Theater System – $899.99
- Canon A410 3.2MP Digital Camera – $149.99
- Canon A520 4MP Digital Camera – $199.99 w/128MB Memory Card
- Canon Digital Rebel XT Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens – $924.99 AR
- Canon IP5200 Photo Printer – $129.99 AR
- Canon S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $499.99
- Canon SD400 5MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $299.99
- Canon SD500 7MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $399.99
- Compaq Presario AMD Sempron Laptop – $549.99 AR
- Epson Perfection 3490 Photo Scanner – $99.99 w/ $50 Gift Card
- Free Epson Printer AR w/ Any 3 Megapixel+ Digital Camera
- HP Photosmart 5.1MP Digital Camera – $129.99 w/ Free Printer
- HP Photosmart R507 4.1MP Digital Camera – $117.99
- Nikon Coolpix S4 6MP Digital Camera & PictureMate Printer – $399.99
- Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera w/ PictureMate Printer – $799.99
- Sony DSC-P200 7MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $369.99
- Sony DSC-S40 4MP Digital Camera – $179.99
- Sony DSC-T5 5MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $349.99
- Sony DSC-T7 5MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $449.99
- Sony DSC-W7 7MP Digital Camera w/ 128MB Memory Card – $349.99
TiVo Series 2 40 Hour Digital Video Recorder – $19.99 AR
HP Photosmart E217 Digital Camera – $77.98- HP PS 8450 Color Inkjet Printer – $99.98 AR *
- HP Scanjet 4670 Scanner – $37.94
- Maxtor 200GB Internal Hard Drive – $29.94 AR
- Sandisk 1GB Secure Digital Memory Card – $39.94 AR
- Acer Laptop 3613LCi w/ Celeron M 370 1.5GHZ/256MB/40GB/Combo Drive – $449.94 AR
To view details about each of the items featured in the Black Friday ads, go to GottaDeal’s Black Friday website. On some products (such as the $398 laptop) you must register — for free — first to view the details.
Some are considered “early bird” specials available only within a limited timeframe, so your best bet (naturally) is to get there early! Some stores are also offering free gift certificates to the first X-number of people in the store the day after Thanksgiving.
Other Interesting Black Friday Sales
It looks like a lot of the “characters” from yesteryear are making their way back into our lives…
- Furby Emototronic Friend – $29.88 (WalMart)
- Cabbage Patch Babies Assortment – $19.99 (Walgreens)
- Care Bear Sing-a-Long – $9.99 (Sears)
And, almost every retailer is selling popular DVD movies at incredibly reduced prices!
UPDATE:
The GottaDeal website is constantly adding more sale ads from more great stores. Here’s an up-to-date list:
- Ace Hardware
- Bass Pro Shops
- Best Buy
- Big Lots
- Black & Decker
- Circuit City
- CompUSA
- Costco
- Dick’s
- Disney Store
- EBGames
- Express
- GameStop
- Harbor Freight
- Ikea
- JCPenney
- KB Toys
- KMart
- KMart TGiving
- Kohl’s
- Linens-n-Things
- Meijer
- Menards
- Military BX
- Navy Exchange
- Office Max
- Radio Shack
- Sams Club
- Sears
- ShopKo
- Spencers
- Staples
- Target
- Toys R Us
- Value City
- Walgreens
- WalMart
Always on the lookout for a good bargain, I consider myself a frugal person — but not cheap. And not afraid to spend money on the things that matter. I like to share good deals with others when I find them. One of my favorite ways to save money is to reuse items in ways other than their intended purpose — so I write a lot about outside-the-box ideas that most people wouldn't think of! When I'm not saving money or looking for good deals, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
