The Castro Valley Forum

Are you one of those frugal shoppers who clip and save store advertisements so you can get great bargains the day after Thanksgiving? Have we got a hot tech tip for you. 

There’s a Web site that will actually let you see the ads weeks before they appear in the newspaper or the mailbox. It’s called BlackFriday.info and it’s one of the go-to sites that are helping consumers stretch their holiday dollar. 

The day after Thanksgiving is referred to as “Black Friday” and it marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. On Black Friday, popular products such as HDTVs, toys, electronics, and clothing are available at their lowest price of the year. Sales on laptop computers for under $400, digital cameras for $80, and Plasma HDTVs for $500 are all very common on Black Friday. Retailers also offer shoppers great discounts on holiday-specific items, such as trees and decorations. This year Black Friday is on November 28.    Read More