Start Shopping These ‘Black Friday’ Sales Right Now

If you’re itching to do a little holiday gift shopping, you’re in luck.

More retailers are rolling out early Black Friday sales extra early this year. So, while the actual Black Friday is three weeks out — falling on Nov. 24 this year — we’ve rounded up several sales already going on at nationwide chains.

Of course, you should still do your homework by taking a minute to compare prices online. Early deals include true steals, but sometimes you might want to try your luck by waiting to see if a price drops later this month.

As always, don’t forget to boost your savings by paying with discounted gift cards from gift card exchanges and by earning rebates from cash-back portals.

Amazon

On Nov. 1, the e-commerce giant opened its Black Friday Deals Store, which Amazon says is offering deals across every category now through Black Friday. A company announcement explains:

“Customers can find deals on everything from toys and electronics to holiday entertaining essentials and wardrobe must haves – all in one convenient location. Today, customers can save up to 30% on favorite toys including Baby Alive Sweet Tears, DropMix [music gaming system], Tickle Me Elmo and more. This holiday season, customers can also expect great deals on premium TVs … as well as popular toys …”

Before you check out on Amazon, though, be sure to check out:

• “10 Strategies to Save Big Bucks on Amazon“
• “2 Tools You Must Use When Shopping on Amazon“

Kmart and Sears

Holiday Blowout sales started this week at these struggling retailers, both owned by Sears Holdings Corp.

At Sears, you’ll find savings of 10 to 50 percent or more on most everything, including:

• Up to 40 percent off appliances
• Up to 50 percent off tools
• 40 to 50 percent off activewear

At Kmart, you’ll find savings of up to 40 percent, including:

• 40 percent off outerwear, kids’ boots and women’s boots
• 25 percent off bedding and Christmas trees

Sears’ Holiday Blowout runs until 10 p.m. on Nov. 25, the day after Black Friday, while Kmart’s website does not specify when its sale ends.

Office Depot and OfficeMax

These office supply chains, both owned by Office Depot Inc., kicked off early Black Friday sales before October had even ended. You’ll find a different selection of deals each week through Nov. 18.

The deals for this week, available through Saturday, are all on computers and furniture. They include:

• HP 15.6-inch laptop bundle with anti-virus software and mouse — $369, which Office Depot Inc. describes as its “lowest price ever” (instead of $619.02)
• Lenovo Flex 5 2-In-1, 15.6-inch laptop — $529.99, another “lowest price ever” (instead of $799.99)
• Realspace Winsley Mid-Back Chair (in white, gray or black) — $99.99 (instead of $159.99)

The rest of the deals available this week, and all the deals for the weeks of Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, are listed in Office Depot Inc.’s announcement about early Black Friday offers.

For more Black Friday news, check out:

• “Sam’s Club Reveals Details of Black Friday, 5 Other Holiday Sales“
• “24 Stores Closing on Thanksgiving — and 2 That Will Remain Open“

Have you scoped out any early Black Friday sales, or do you plan to this weekend? Tell us which ones you’re most interested in by leaving a comment below or over on our Facebook page.