Braving the Black Friday sales? We have some shopping tips to help you get the best deals

Prepare

• Know your prices! Some stores will add in regular priced items in their Black Friday flyers knowing people will buy thinking it is a good deal.  Make a list of the items you want to buy and what you are prepared to pay for them.  Not all deals will be advertised so you may find your price in-store.  We have flyers and ads listed for pretty much any store you could want to shop at.
• Set a budget! Door-crashers and unadvertised sales plus random items you just have to have can be tempting, know how much you want to spend.  Buyers remorse is no fun and Black Friday is pointless if you overspend.
• Where to shop? Heading across the border may get you better deals but the line up at border crossings may be long and customs is happy to take your money when you come back, factor in the duty when considering prices.
• Start early! Most deals are limited quantities and the best deals go early.  Many stores are opening early (and some even started this morning).  Prioritize which shops you want to visit and the best locations to hit all of them.  If you want a great deal that is likely to go quickly, consider travelling a little further to smaller cities that may be less busy.  Check if your stores will price-match one day sales for Black Friday, you may be able to save yourself considerable time by price-matching (check out our blog on Price-Matching Black Friday Deals)

On the Day

• Wear comfortable shoes. I know I know, common sense right? I saw someone break an ankle in the mall on Boxing Day a few years back fighting the crowd in crazy high heels, I doubt she found any deals that day.
• Be prepared to check a few stores for that deal, we have all been there, get to the store within minutes of opening to find they have no stock.  Maybe even call ahead to see if they will have stock and how many.  For big ticket items, they may give out tickets to people waiting before they open.
• Remember it is a work day for many, if you are heading from the suburbs, add plenty of time for dealing with commuters trying to get to work too.  Even with the Eaton Centre opening at 6, Toronto roads can be busy, I am sure the same is true for other areas.
• Sad but true, big shopping holidays like Black Friday and Boxing Day will bring out criminals.  Make sure any valuables are out of sight, keep bags with you when you can and watch for pickpockets.  Waiting for Cyber Monday? Make sure that your mail-person will not leave items at the door if you are not home, December is a prime time for stealing mail.  I have had UPS leave a laptop on my doorstep but make me pick up a set of kitchen utensils that were delivered the same day!
• Keep your receipts. We have all come home and wondered what happened to that receipt, make sure you keep them, especially for big ticket items.  I usually stick an envelope in y purse and put them all in that rather than my wallet so I don’t risk losing them when I pull cash out.  You may need the receipt for a return on a faulty item or for proof of purchase for warranty.

What is on your list?

These hand­outs are avail­able at all Costco whole­sale ware­houses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces from today, Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 8, 2013.

• Save $3.50 on Telegraph Giant Sticker Activity Pads
• Save $4:00 on Holiday Collection DVD
• Save $10.50 on The Croods Blue-ray combo
• Save $10.00 on The Big Bang Theory Season 6 DVD
• Save $10.00 on Ice Age Collection Blue-ray combo
• Save $20.00 on The Wizard of Oz 75th anniversary collection’s set Blu-ray combo
• Save 3:00 on Bicycle Playing cards, pack of 9
• Save $15.00 on Planet Earth collection Blue-ray
• Save $4:00 on New CD releases
• Save $4:00 on Assorted video games

Only Costco mem­bers may use these instant savings and Costco discount will be automatically added when you purchase any of these items.

Click here to view all Costco Canada fly­ers.

Click here to find Costco Canada store near you.

Indigo Chapters  is celebrating Black Friday with “1000s of Great Items at Amazing Prices.” Some of the Indigo Chapters Black Friday deals include:

• Up to 75% off a Huge Selection of Fiction Books
• Up to 75% off a Huge Selection of Non-Fiction Books
• Up to 40% off Home Decor
• Up to 40% off Fashion Accessories (Fashion Scarves, Jewellery, & More)
• Up to 50% off Electronics
• Up to 50% off Kobo eReaders & Tablets
• Up to 45% off a Great Selection of DVDs (Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, & More)
• Save 50% on Holiday Gift Wrap & Holiday Boxed Cards
• Save 40% on Select Journals & Agendas
• Up to 50% off a Great Selection of Toys
• Up to 50% off Baby Toys & Keepsakes

To make your Black Friday even sweeter, save an extra $5 when you spend $100 and save extra $10 when you spend $150 or more site-wide, plus get free shipping! Enter promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

Hurry before Indigo Chapters sell out! The Black Friday sale starts now and ends at 3:00 AM EST on Monday, December 2, 2013.

Click here to shop Black Friday Indigo Chapters

Today only at Amazon.ca – Friends, and Citizen Kane, plus more:

• Friends: The Complete Series on DVD for $54.99 or Blu-Ray for $69.99
• Citizen Kane: 70th Anniversary Collector’s Edition on DVD for $19.99 or Blu-Ray for $24.99
• .. also check Movie and TV Box Sets up to 64% Off (such as West Wing at $90.49

Black Friday Deals week deals for today are up as well, and they can be found here.

Get a FREE Whopper Combo coupon when you purchase a $25 gift card at Burger King Canada! This offer is valid at participating restaurants for a limited only. This FREE Burger King coupon expires Friday, February 28, 2014.

Combo meal includes, whopper, medium fries and medium soft drink. While supplies last.

Click here to view Burger King Canada offer

Costco Canada just sent out an email with coupons for discounts on entertainment items that are valid from November 28 to Dec. 8, 2013. Costco Canada hasn’t participated in Black Friday in the past but my feeling is that they decided to jump in on the hype in an indirect ways. Some of these deals are actually excellent. The Croods for instance was an amazing movie and for $14.99 that’s a bargain! Here are the deals:

• Giant stickerS – $3.50 OFF – Price before discount: $12.99
• Dreamworks Holiday Collection DVD – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $18.99
• The Croods Blu-ray combo – $10.50 OFF – Price before discount: $24.49

• The Big Bang Theory Season 6 DVD – $10 OFF –  Price before discount: $28.79
• Ice Age collection Blu-ray combo – $10 OFF – Price before discount: $48.99
• The Wizard of Oz Blu-ray combo – $20 OFF – Price before discount: $74.99

• Bicycle Playing cards pack of 9 – $3 OFF – Price before discount: $11.99
• Planet Earth collection Blu-ray – $15 OFF – Price before discount: $59.99
• Katy Perry Prism Deluxe edition CD – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $12.99

• Céline Dion Loved Me Back To Life CD – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $12.99
• One Direction Midnight Memories CD – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $12.99
• Assorted video games – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $18.99

• Johnny Reid A Christmas Gift To You CD – $4 OFF – Price before discount: $12.99

Click here for details on these Costco delas

Bath & Body Works Canada is celebrating the Black Friday 2013. Get a V.I.P Bag featuring 7 merry must-haves for only $25 with any purchase of $40 or more. The retail value of the bag and its contents according to Bath & Body works is $100.

This Bath & Body Works Black Friday offer is valid in-store only, on Friday, November 29, 2013 (excluding outlet). While supplies last.

Click here to find Bath & Body Works Canada store near you

Jacob has kicked off their Canadian Black Friday 2013 Sale Early! From November 27th through December 1st, 2013 all available merchandise in store and online will be 40% off. Certain style may be excluded, you can see in store for details. Shop in Store on November 29th to receive a $20 Savings Card!

The price that is displayed on Jacob.ca has already been reduced. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. This sale is not being offered at Jacob Outlet and Jacob Liquidation stores. Remember to take advantage of this Canadian Black Friday 2013 Sale in store or online at Jacob.ca before December 1st, 2013.

Shop Canadian Black Friday 2013 at La Senza! On Black Friday, November 29th 2013 La Senza will be hosting some crazy Black Friday Canada sales and discounts. This is just a preview of what La Senza will have to offer on Black Friday:

• $4 Panties
• $15 Booties
• $20 PJ Sets
• All Bras Buy One Get One 50% Off Right Now!
• $10 Off One Bra currently as well by entering HOLIDAYCODE13 (online only)

Make sure you don’t miss La Senza’s Canadian Black Friday 2013 Sales! Check out La Senz Black Friday Sale here.

WOW! This is an amazing Canadian Black Friday Deal from Victoria’s Secret! On Black Friday, November 29th Victoria’s Secret has many sales and deals you will want to shop for:

• You will receive a Limited Edition Free Tote that includes must-have beauty products inside when you spend $75 on November 29th.
• Bras are Buy One Get One 50% Off
• $25 Hoodies or Yoga Leggings Select Styles at PINK
• $25 Eau De Parfums
• Flannel Pajama Pants $25
• Seamless Cami FREE when you purchase Pajamas
• 2 Gift Sets for $25
• Mist Gift Set for $25

Spend $75 purchasing items at incredible prices at Victoria’s Secret this Canadian Black Friday 2013 and receive a FREE Limited edition tote bag full of beauty products.. Sounds fabulous to me! Hope you guys get the chance to shop there on Black Friday!

If you were planning on making any purchases from Trade Secrets this holiday season, they are now offering a nice little bonus! If you spend $60 or more, you will receive a $10 cash card. If you make a purchase of $150 or more, you will receive a cash card in the amount of $25. The cash card offer will run until December the 24th, 2013. Cash cards are valid from January the 2nd 2014, to February the 28th, 2014. This offer is not valid on any salon services offered by Trade Secrets Canada.

Click here to like the Trade Secrets Canada Facebook page for future offers.

Thanks dariusz8 our awesome forum member who posted about this hot Pita Break coupon 🙂

Pita Break ha a hot new hidden printable coupon on the Smartsource.ca portal: Save $2.00 on any one package of Zero Low Low One Bun.  There is a limit of 2 prints per computer per coupon and the coupon is valid for thirty days from the time of printing.

Click here to print your  Zero Low Low One Bun savings coupon.

Air Miles is offering 10x Air Miles reward miles for Black Friday. The deal will run starting today November 27th through December 4th.

This is valid on purchases of $20 or more (as per usual), excluding shipping, duties and tax.

Certain restrictions apply on the usual things like gift cards, magazine subscriptions and purchases made at travel stores.

This is perfect timing for all the Black Friday sales, so remember to login through the air miles shop online before making any purchases.

HBC Hudson’s Bay (The Bay) Black Friday Flyer 2013 is out on SmartCanucks!

Click here to view the HBC Hudson’s Bay (The Bay) Black Friday Flyer 2013

Some excellent deals in this Hudson’s Bay Black Friday Flyer:

Hudson’s Bay Black Friday Flyer 2013 – Clothing

• Women’s cashmere for $79.99, save $69
• Men’s sweaters for $24.99, save $60
• Selected bras, buy 1 get 1 FREE
• Anne Klein watch with diamond$49.99
• Baroque pearl $79 each
• Fashion jewellery 40% off
• Women’s cold weather accessories 40% off
• Women’s selected packaged pajams sets for $24.99
• Jockey Elance 3-pack panties, Buy 1 get 1 FREE
• Lancome La Vie est belle set for $95
• Lancome Advanced Genifique set for $95
• Lancome Hypnose set for $33
• Vero Moda moto jacket $29.99, save $20
• Lord & Taylor sweaters & cardigans for $39.99, save $20
• Material Girl Puffer jacket for $29.99 save $38
• Get 50% off selected women’s fashion
• Women’s shoes $49.99, Save up to $79
• Women’s selected coats and jackets 50% off
• Women’s Boot, $79.99 save up to $99
• Selected cookware set, $279.99, save $720
• Selected Towels, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
• Selected Dresses 40% off
• Sport coats for $99.99, save $30
• Mren’s selected Suits, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
• Mens Derss shirts, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
• Buffalo Sweaters for $39.99
• Selected men’s sleepwear 50% off
• Selected Kids Outerwear 50% off
• Silks 4-pack pantyhose for $14.99, save up to $17
• Levi’s for kids $19.99

Hudson’s Bay Black Friday Flyer 2013 – Appliances & Electronics

• Save up to 50% on selected KitchenAid
• New Panasonic toaster oven, for $99.99, save $50
• Margaritaville mixed drink maker for $179.99, save 40%
• New GF for $849.99, save $450
• Bosch stainless steel dishwasher for 469.99, save $380
• Mikasa Sinclair 65-piece flatware set for $129.99, save $170
• New GE Laundry pair for $779,98, save $320
• New Rowenta garment steamer for $94.99, save 50%

Miscellaneous Hudson’s Bay Black Friday Flyer 2013 Deals

• Save up to 65% on selected bedding
• Save up to 64% on selected mattress sets
• Furniture on sale 30% – 50% off
• Save up to 50% on sofas
• Save 70% on selected dinnerware set
• Get 60% off Mikasa sets of 6 Alexandra stemware
• Save 50% off Mikasa 20-piece flatware sets
• Get 20% off small appliance
• Get 15% off Confectionery gift baskets
• Get 40% off selected Christmas decorations
• Up to 65% off Luggage

Click here to view the HBC Hudson’s Bay (The Bay) Black Friday Flyer 2013

EB Games Black Friday Flyer 2013 deals are out. You can view the full EB Games Black Friday Flyer 2013 Deals here. Decent deals overall. I’ll personally be getting Battlefield 4 for $39.99 but that’s about it for me. Borderlands 2 for $29.99 is also pretty good if you don’t already have it. Here is the full list of EB Games Black Friday Flyer 2013 Deals:

• Splinter Cell Blacklist for $29.99
• Bioshock Infinite for $19.99
• Tomb Raider for $14.99
• Saints Row for $29.99
• The Bureau xcom Declassified for $29.99
• Battlefield 4 for $39.99
• Nba 2K14 for $39.99
• Borderlands 2 for $29.99
• W2k14 for $39.99,
• Batman for $39.99
• Halo4 for $24.99
• Skyrim for $39.99
• Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag for $49.99
• Diablo for $44.99
• Beyond Two Souls for $39.99
• The Last Ofus for $39.99
• Playstation Vita Hardware for $179.99, Only November 29
• Playstation Vita Starter kit for $19.98, Only November 29
• Infinity, for $49.99
• JollyChin save up to 70%

Click here to view EB Games Black Friday Flyer 2013 Deals