Holiday Shopping Deals Before Black Friday 2013

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The competition between brick and mortar versus online retailers for the 2013 Christmas season has become so intense that retailers are no longer waiting for Black Friday 2013 sales to start this year.  Additionally, Toys-R-Us and Best Buy are offering in-store price matching to online prices this year (details, exclusions apply).  Walmart still has its in-store local price match policy.

When is Black Friday this year? Black Friday 2013 falls on November 29.

    

Walmart

To get a head start on its competitors, Walmart started their 2013 holiday deals with Walmart's Early Bird Online Specials which features electronic sales such as an Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation for as low as $199, an Apple iPad Mini for as low as $299, and an XBox 360 with $25 Walmart eGift card from $179.

Toys R Us Great Big Wish Finder

Toys“R”Us just released its Great Big Wish Finder this weekend that makes it easy to find deals on the hottest toys  and presents for all ages.  The deals include Buy One Get One free deals on blocks and arts and crafts, and savings up to 30% on bikes, scooters, and electronics.

BEST BUY 2013 Holiday Deals and Online Price Match

Free Shipping – Best Buy is offering free shipping on all orders over $25. Some exclusions apply.

Online Low Price Guarantee -- Best Buy is offering a Low Price Guarantee on select items.  If you find a lower price online, save the web page URL, and call Best Buy or bring the ad to a store.  See details here.

Midnight Launches Of New Gaming Systems – Best Buy will be open for the midnight launches of the new PlayStation 4 or Xbox One gaming systems in stores on Friday, Nov. 15 (PS4) and Friday, Nov. 22 (Xbox One).  See Details.

Amazon Black Friday Deals Store and Electronic Gift Guide

Amazon.com today kicked off the 2013 holiday season with the launch of the Black Friday Deals Store (www.amazon.com/blackfriday) and Electronics Holiday Gift Guide (www.amazon.com/electronicsgiftguide).  

Black Friday Deals Store

The Amazon Black Friday Deals Store is offering:

• For the first time ever, two Deals of the Day every day, now through Dec. 22
• Hundreds of Lightning Deals on great gift items every week
• More deals than ever before on thousands of gift items including electronics, toys, clothing, jewelry, home, kitchen and more, now through Black Friday weekend

Amazon advises to check the Amazon Black Friday Deals Store regularly for newly-released deals from Hasbro, Samsung, Canon, Belkin, Kohler, Dewalt, New Balance, Rubbermaid, Invicta and more.

Electronics Holiday Gift Guide

The Electronics Holiday Gift Guide helps customers discover the most popular gifts this holiday season. With more than 350 of the hottest items, organized by category and gift recipient, customers will be able to find the latest gadgets for everyone - from the music enthusiast to the gadget guru. The Gift Guide will also feature “60 gifts in 60 days” with a new deal on an electronics gift every day through December 31. 

“We’re making it easy for customers to discover and zero in on the hottest gifts and holiday trends – from streaming media players to Bluetooth portable speakers,” said Ben Hartman, Vice President of Consumer Electronics for Amazon.com. “Our Electronics Holiday Gift Guide is designed to help people shop how they like: by price, category, gift recipient and interest. The Guide gives customers gift ideas for everyone on their list, making it easy to shop from the comfort of home and take advantage of fast and free shipping.” 


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