Duration: 2:09

17,637 views

15

Check out Bas Rutten's Liver Shot on MMA Surge: http://bit.ly/MMASurgeEp1
http://www.mahalo.com/black-friday-2010
http://www.mahalo.com/black-friday-tips

Check out the Mahalo Thanksgiving Playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2ED6B9D3D5E65043

Black Friday in 2010 means long lines, mobs of shoppers and perhaps most notably, deep discounts on must-have items for the holiday season.  As shoppers brave the crowds on Friday, November 26, 2010, the day after Thanksgiving, numerous stores are expected to offer big sales for holiday shoppers.

With big deals come big competition, both between retailers and holiday shoppers.  To secure a spot in line for the best items, shoppers have been known to arrive at stores as early as 12 hours before sales begin.  Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy are among the top stores for Black Friday sales, with each retailer generally offering massive savings on top gifts like LCD televisions, computers, electronics and video game systems.

While the shopping day has been synonymous with both deep discounts and long lines, Black Friday does not have to be as dark and scary as the name implies.  Planning ahead is a key step in making the process painless.

MSNBC contributor Laura T. Coffey recommends researching deals ahead of time to create a plan of attack.  Black Friday sale ads are released as early as two weeks before the event, which allows shoppers to  learn when stores open, what time sales end, how many of each item are available at each store and how discounts from store to store compare to one another.

Kelli B. Grant from SmartMoney.com reminds customers to stay safe when shopping on Black Friday, especially as the holiday shopping season is a peak time for identity theft.  Carrying only the payment methods you plan to use, only giving out only as much personal information as absolutely required and shielding things like credit cards and check books from prying eyes are all recommended to keep personal information safe when shopping.

A variety of online merchants offer deep discounts on their products during the Black Friday weekend, with big sales and special deals available on the Monday after Thanksgiving, also known as Cyber Monday.

Learn more about Thanksgiving at these Mahalo pages:

How to Cook a Turkey: http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-cook-a-turkey
How to Cook Ham: http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-ham-recipes
How to make Thanksgiving Cookies: http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-cookie-recipes
How to Brine a Turkey: http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-brine-a-turkey
Thanksgiving Football Schedule: http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-football-schedule
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes: http://www.mahalo.com/best-thanksgiving-turkey-recipes
How to Make Thanksgiving Cupcakes: http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-cupcakes
How to Make Thanksgiving Desserts: http://www.mahalo.com/best-thanksgiving-desserts
How to Make Thanksgiving Stuffing: http://www.mahalo.com/best-thanksgiving-stuffing
Thanksgiving Ham Recipes: http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-ham-recipes

Learn anything at these Mahalo Youtube playlists:
Thanksgiving: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2ED6B9D3D5E65043
Mahalo Halloween Recipes: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=665A4F1902B4D3EE
How To Make Cocktails: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=87EED90408981564
How To Play Guitar Songs: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BE077DEF7EB33D00
How To Play Piano Songs: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=64CB0D9415B2B27A
How To Speak French: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D2521D2616635BAF
How To Speak Italian: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=887048ECD49FDF31
Mahalo Daily Videos: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4F1A4F3978CDD3EC