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Holiday Shopping Bargains: Best Web Sites for Finding Them
By Leah Gabriel Nurik on 2010-11-23



Looking for some help and inspiration with that holiday shopping? You’re not alone. Recent surveys show that although people are cutting back on how much they spend overall on holiday shopping in 2010, they plan to increase the amount they spend on technology and consumer electronics. From HDTVs to tablet computers to smart phones to eReaders to digital cameras, consumers plan to open up their wallets to buy gadgets this year. But regardless of whether you spend your money on a new gaming system for the kids, an iPad for your spouse or a fruit basket for the neighbor, there’s no reason to pay top dollar. Bargains abound at this time of year, as do the web sites that can help you find them. So get ready for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the ensuing madness with a plan of action. Check out these web sites to help guide your way through.
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Groupon


Groupon (www.groupon.com) offers localized deals from discounted dinners to a back wax at a salon, based on your city or the city of your soon-to-be gift recipient. Deal offers arrive via email each morning.

Woot


Woot, (www.woot.com) recently acquired by Amazon.com, focuses on selling one item each day at a deep discount until inventory is gone, from gloves to garment steamers to laptops to HDTVs. The company has also recently launched sister sites selling kids stuff and wine. Check each day for new deals.

SlickDeals.net


SlickDeals.net (www.slickdeals.net ) provides information about deals found all over the web in an easy-to-consume format, updated each day. They research each deal so no scams or snag coupons on this site.

DealNews


DealNews.com (www.dealnews.com) offers the top deals of the day and coupons. The site also recently launched an LA-based component, where LA visitors and residents can find the best local price-cuts.

FatWallet


FatWallet (www.fatwallet.com) offers cash back for registered members. Search by category or products, and get coupons and promo codes from 1000-plus stores.

CheapToday


CheapToday (www.cheaptoday.com) is a site that relies on bloggers, editors and power shoppers to find and post details and deals. What’s cool? It’s focused on the ladies – most products are geared toward women.

Black Friday Deals


If you’re planning to get up at 5am and fight the crowds, save some time and money by pre-planning your attack. Visit these sites to find out where to go first:
Black Friday 2010 http://bfads.net/
BlackFriday.info http://www.blackfriday.info/
Black Friday @gottadeal http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/

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