‘Tis the season to shop ‘til you drop!

Thanksgiving is a time for family and fellowship, but lots of people anticipate the early, affordable start on Christmas shopping.

Black Friday deals start as early as October, and so you don't miss them, here’s an everything-you-need-to-know guide for your shopping experience.

 

Black Friday Breakdown banner

Amazon

  • Amazon will be providing free shipping on all orders during the holiday season
  • Amazon is featuring daily deals leading up to Black Friday 

Best Buy

  • Savings of $150-$200 on select Macbooks 
  • Savings of up to $300 on 4K TVs

Belk

Big Lots

eBay

  • Black Friday deals will include deals on items such as electronics, appliances, toys, holiday decor, and home goods

Home Depot

Kohl's

JC Penney

Lowe's

Macy's

Staples

Target

  • Element 55" Smart 4k UHD TV for $199.99 (regularly $379.99)
  • $250 Target gift card when you purchase an Apple iPhone XS with a qualified provider (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Walmart

 

Check out more deals here.

Check out NC mall hours here.

Shopping Tips banner

Scoring some great deals may be a top priority for many shoppers, but it's important to protect your pockets when in crowded malls. Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau:

  • Learn about advertising tricks and gimmicks. The BBB #AdTruth campaign highlights bad ads and helps you learn to identify the most common schemes and cons. Check it out at bbb.org/adtruth.
  • Do your research. Read product reviews, look at the sales flyers and ads, compare prices, look for early promotions and “flash sales.”
  • Read the fine print. Some stores only honor sale ads during a certain time frame, or on certain days. Some stores may only allow you to purchase one item, particularly large, popular and/or deeply discounted products.
  • Know the advertiser. Some of the best deals are only available online, but be careful. It’s easy for a fake site to mimic a famous retailer’s website, so make sure you are shopping with a legitimate site.
  • Sign-up for email alerts. Many stores release their best Black Friday deals to people who have signed up to receive their emails. Just make sure it’s the real business and not a scammer. 
  • Ask for gift receipts and save warranty information. A gift receipt can be tucked into a gift item or card so that the recipient can return or exchange a gift if it’s not just right. Be sure to pass along any information about returns, exchanges, repairs, and warranties to the person who will use the item.

And if crowds aren't for you, these stores have all the deals you need for Cyber Monday and Cyber Week.

For more Thanksgiving news, click here.