Guide Note

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when department stores and retailers offer huge sales and deals. It is one of the biggest shopping days every year, and can be overwhelming for many people trying to get some or all of their holiday shopping done. This page offers links to the best advice and tips on how to survive Black Friday.

Fast Facts

1. Black Friday: November 28, 2008
2. Usually the second busiest shopping day of the year
3. Retailers offer one day sales and deals
4. Some stores will open early and close late

Black Friday Gear and MSNBC offer the following tips for coping with Black Friday:

1. Arrive early to stores
2. Park close to an exit
3. Bring the ads with you
4. Shop online
5. Some ads are time-sensitive, so plan out which stores you need to hit when
6. Do research into products and their prices in advance
7. Shop with a buddy
8. Make a list and a budget
9. Dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes
10. Keep cash and other valuables close to you
11. Shop without children
12. Make sure you have room in your car for the things you are buying