Traditionalists might balk, but the holiday shopping season is already underway. Skeptical? Head to your local department store and you'll be inundated by Christmas trees and ornaments. Bargain hunters, though, know that the real deals are more than a month away.
Black Friday, traditionally, is when retailers truly slash prices. Early birds can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars off of their holiday bills. Switched.com checked with a few elves, who gave a sneak peek at what you can expect deal-wise this year.
Blu-ray Players and Movies: Blu-ray is shaping up to be the biggest door buster of this year's Black Friday. de Grandpre expects at least one retailer will offer a Blu-ray player for just $49. Look for bargains on Blu-ray films as well, with last year's hit titles (such as "Iron Man") to fall as low as $5.
Laptops: With the proliferation of Netbooks this year, it's never been easier to find affordable portable computing, but Dan de Grandpre, CEO of DealNews.com says it will get even cheaper on Black Friday. Look for well-equipped Netbooks to sell for $199 – and basic 15" laptops to go for as little as $249.
HDTVs (Pretty big): The holidays are typically the best time to buy a new TV – and Black Friday is the time to do it. If you're looking for a normal sized set, you're in luck. Piper Jaffrey analyst Mitch Kaiser says he expects to see 32-inch LCD sets for as low as $299. GottaDeal.com is estimating 37-inch plasma and LCD sets will fall to $399 or less.
HDTVs (Really big): Need something bigger? How about a 46-47 inch LCD set for $599 – a 25 percent savings? Or a 52-inch LCD for $999? Dealnews says you can expect both. Plasma deals will be a little harder to come by, but a 50-inch set should run roughly $899.
HD Camcorders: You've wanted to shoot your child's school play in HD for a while, but haven't been able to spring for the pricey camcorder. This might be the year. Low-end, flash-based 720p models could drop as low as $60 (though you won't be able to zoom with those). Expect a high quality 1080p HD camcorder for $349.
GPS: While navigation systems have dramatically expanded their reach this year – even making it onto the iPhone – there's still a market for car-based systems. Dealnews predicts you'll be able to find a no-name entry-level system for $49, while a Garmin or Tom-Tom brand will be as low as $69.
Digital Picture Frames: Showcasing your digital pictures consistently gets cheaper. This year, skip the 7-inch screens and focus on the 8- or 9-inch ones, which should be available on Black Friday for as little as $30.
Monitors: Computer monitors might not be the sexiest of gifts, but they're usually welcomed with open arms – and they'll be cheap this year. Name brand 22-inch LCD models may go for as low as $99, while 24-inch models will drop below $150.
Memory: Don't know anyone who needs a monitor? External hard drives are always popular, since they're an easy way to back-up data. Dealnews expects a 1TB drive to fall as low as $49 this year. Gottadeal is looking for 8GB flash drives to hit $15.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
H C said 1:20PM on 4-13-2008
Would someone email me and provide information on an ON-Line Auction company for auctioning Domain Names. Not a company that you must give the name over to before it is auctioned. Thanks, Egdir1@aol.com
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Paul said 7:04PM on 4-07-2008
Does anybody know what auction house he used? Thanks!
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cmiller2 said 7:38PM on 4-07-2008
Unbelievable! Another "fast Buck" for something seemingly worth far less. Well, the internet generation will have another 30 years to become millionaires and billionaires through these silly-ass domain names. Here's one for you -- bilker.bungler.com.
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tcanavan said 8:18PM on 4-07-2008
Want to buy the domain
The Benefactor Project.com?
It will only cost you $67.5 Billion Dollars. Really? Really really.
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gregg hamer said 9:11PM on 4-07-2008
OK, so I own www.pizzafast.com and 1-877-PIZZA-FAST, how do I find out who lost the bidding?
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Whistler said 9:15PM on 4-07-2008
Guess people really love their pizza.... lol. But that is a very valuable name, no doubt. I have whistlerparty available as both a com/net name, and am hoping to auction them off or even work with a private buyer, I think it will be a huge investment op before the 2010 Olympics in Whistler and Vancouver. The property values are still skyrocketing in Vancouver, and they are already astronomical in proportion to the income!! But I don't know which is the best place/way to auction the domain, I just have a Sedo link right now and a contact on the parked site which goes to my yahoo email (whistlerparty). It will be interesting to see what happens!
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joejoenyc said 10:29PM on 4-07-2008
anyone wants to buy wantabreak.com ,,,,,email me if interested.
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BamaDale said 10:33PM on 4-07-2008
I've got numerous domain names at Sedo.com including www.justmoney.com and www.brides.org. I'm so happy for Mr. Clark. When you consider how much a 30 second spot costs during the Super Bowl, buying a domain name for millions of dollars is really not a bad deal considering a website is up 24/7/365.
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rohantha said 10:38PM on 4-07-2008
that was great some one made money on that
i own the following names and its up for sale
bourbondujour.com
vodkadujour.com
tequiladujour.com
sandwichdujour.com
teadujour.com
will sell as a block or on a individual basis
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Perry said 11:46PM on 4-07-2008
I bought PerrysPizza.com in June 2004 for $8 a year because it was my "namesake" and I had managed pizzerias, thinking I may one day get my own. Well, I tired of the hours it took and moved on. I placed it on a "for sale" parking page had a buyer approach me in November 2005, offering me $1000 for it! He also planned on opening another Perrys Pizza in CA. Of course, I took it!
I considered selling www.FastCash247.com for the longest time, but now I make a ton of CA$H off it weekly! Glad I kept it! :)
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Hc said 10:17PM on 4-13-2008
Perry, Can you email me with some assistance as to how you are benefitting from the name that you have bought?
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Dr.Who 2 said 12:24AM on 4-08-2008
I had a product named Racetape,a few years ago.I still have the Racetape.com,would be good for(movie/film)or a tape product. going,going,gone! Hopefully yours.
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Le said 2:07AM on 4-08-2008
world wide wrestling.com for sale
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harold said 1:22AM on 4-08-2008
i own drseller name on ebay. what is that worth?
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Le said 2:11AM on 4-08-2008
deafpenpal.com name good for social network website
deafpenpal.net
fohda.com name good for photography, photo store, or any business
fohda.net
mydailyspot.com name good for socail network website
mydailyspot.net
pinkylip.com name good for girly website
pinkylip.net
rosespot.com name good for girly website and flowers website
rosespot.net
unitedspot.com name good for social network website or any business
unitedspot.net
worldultimatewrestling.com name good for touring around the world wrestling website
worldultimatewrestling.net
worldwidewrestler.com name good for touring around the world wrestling website
worldwidewrestler.net
sorry for the the mistaken with worldwidewrestling.com I do not own this one.
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APSPRO02 said 2:27AM on 4-08-2008
PARTOFNYC.COM NAME FOR SALE 80.1MIL OR BEST OFFER.COM
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APSPRO02 said 2:38AM on 4-08-2008
LIZ SAYS:
BID ON IT BABE.COM
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lover322 said 4:04AM on 4-08-2008
Wow, that is pretty crazy. Did anyone see the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) website being auctioned?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=250234619162
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TCB said 4:00PM on 4-08-2008
I think these recent stories and issues of men becoming pregnant is just the tip of the iceberg! I own "Pregnantguys.com" Maybe this can be big!! Any feedback?
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