Black Friday Update: 11-20-09

post from ShoppingBlog.com on 20 November 2009 02:00:00 PM. © ShoppingBlog.com

Black Friday is just a week away and many of the deals are appearing online. Some stores are opening as early as midnight to shoppers. Walmart is opening its doors at midnight to avoid a repeat of last year's Black Friday death. Here are some highlights of some of the offerings so far.

Black Friday Ads Chart: You can find links to the Black Friday ads in this handy chart on our sister site, shoppersshop.com.
Disney opens it stores at midnight. From midnight until 10 a.m. customers can get 20% off all items, including already discounted merchandise.
Today is the last day to enter Best Buy's Black Friday VIP Contest.
Walmart opens up at midnight to avoid a repeat of last year's Black Friday related death but the deals won't begin until 5 a.m.
Apple Store deals that have leaked could be phony.
It's from last year, but Consumer Reports' article about 11 ways to strike gold on Black Friday also applies this year.
Target is offering toasters and a few other appliances for $3 on Black Friday.
Toys R Us is opening at midnight with the promise of Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters.
IKEA will be serving breakfast with its Black Friday deals.
Blu-ray player deals: There are several retailers offering blu-ray players for under the $100 mark.
Cheap Ass Gamer has a collection of some of the gaming-related Black Friday deals.
PC World provides a good roundup here in an article about ten fascinating Black Friday facts.
Go green on Black Friday with these five steps from NBC12
Black Friday is the best day to buy a car.
CNN's Clark Howard says shopping online is a more efficient use of your time.
The Christian Science Monitor says retailers hope for wintry weather on Black Friday because it reminds people of the holidays. However, if it is too cold or really rainy or both it could make people not want to stand outside in a line.
Best Buy is offering half off on some appliances.
There are expected to be more Black Friday shoppers this year.
Consumers shopping on Black Friday should be aware of limited merchandise and derivative products.