Internet retailers get an early jump on Black Friday 2009

Better selection and discounts online

Black Friday, November 27, 2009 is the traditional starting date of the holiday shopping season at major store-front retailers like Walmart, Toys "R" Us, Macy's and hundreds of others.

This year, those Internet retailers will ramp up their web promotions early and start their online shopping sales along side of the traditional Black Friday shopping event in their stores.

Black Friday is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving (the date usually the last Friday of the month) when many retailers hold extraordinary deals on specially selected merchandise in their stores.

Shop at home and avoid the crowds

Black Friday online is more convenient- no crowds, no driving, a much larger selection, online only discounts and all day to shop dozens of stores from your computer.

Catalong online will have a more comprehensive selecion of items to choose. Many stores have reduced their shelf inventory and offer more products online.

Our links to advertisers with Black Friday web offers are valid at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2009 and expires as indicated. Some of the offers may extend through the cyberweekend and Cyber Monday.

Black Friday free shipping deals

Free shipping offers are the most popular deals. This can be a great savings since most online prices are the same or less than non-online merchandise.

In addition to free shipping, some merchants will discount their products by 5-30% to clear out inventory.

Heavy discounting to clear inventory

The 2009 holiday season is expected to be much softer this year. Merchants don't want to be stuck with an abundance of inventory.

Sales in September and October may be weaker for retailers who now have more inventory leftover than expected. With a weak holiday season anticipated, retailers want to clear out as much as possible as soon as possible. Look for some of the best deals in years starting on Black Friday 2009.

When Black Friday 2009 arrives, most retailers will have sorted out their inventory surplus and deals might not be as good as this year.

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