Black Friday Review and Hacks

According to Tom Risen in The U.S News and World Report, Black Friday attracts an average of approximately 133 million people to shop for the cheapest deals annually. This year, a record number of people—171 million— hit the stores and online.
I was one of them. In my case, my family and I chose to ditch the traditional Thanksgiving meal and celebration, and hit the streets for some door busters. Here are some my favorite places to shop and some deals that were too good to miss:
Although there are some items from this retail giant that would be cheaper elsewhere, the purchase protection policies and options offered by Best Buy are some of the best in the market. Their excellent return and exchange policies put customers’ minds at ease, as all items that are brought in November and December can be returned up to more than a month later. If you are someone who values quality and security, Best Buy is the way to go.
I didn’t get the chance to be there for their deals this year, but I heard some great comments about it. There were rumors about shorter lines, well-stocked shelves, and no transaction complications.
Sharp 50’’ LED 2160p television: $179.99/ MSRP: $499.99
Samsung 11.6’’ Chromebook: $80.00/ MSRP: $199.99
Apple 13.3’’ Macbook Air 8GB memory: $799.99/ MSRP: $999.99
AT&T – ZTE Maven 3 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone – Black: $7.99/MSRP: $29.99
If you were one of the first customers to enter the store during their Thanksgiving Day 6PM Doorbusters Event this year, you were in for a treat. Customers who arrived early received a swag bag filled with granola bars, coupons, and even Advil.
2-slice toaster, hand mixer, or can opener: $4.99/ MSRP: $9.99
Coffee maker, Black and Decker food chopper, or blender: $9.99/ MSRP: $14.99
6’ pre-decorated Christmas tree: $49.99/ MSRP: $103.99
Walmart has just about everything anyone needs. From electronics to apparel, the nation’s largest retailer never ceases to draw throngs of customers through their doors on Black Friday. The entire store becomes ten degrees hotter because of the overwhelming number of people just like me trying to find the best deals. This year, like in previous years, my feet were often trampled upon and there were plenty of angry exchanges between shoppers. However, it only took me about fifteen minutes to enter and exit the store, mainly because I kept my calm while I shopped for what I wanted.
iPhone 6 on Straight Talk Wireless: $129.00/MSRP: $199.99
Select DVDs: $1.96 MSRP/ anywhere from $5 to $9.99
Black and Decker Air Swivel Vacuum: $28.00/ MSRP $58.99
Serta Massage Recliner: $169.00/ MSRP: $256.37