Last week, ConsumerWorld.org criticized Sears for padding online appliance purchases by automatically tacking on lengthy warranties that cost up to $550. Sears reacted by changing its practice, now allowing shoppers to manually opt-in. Are there other sites that engage in a similar practice? Are you less likely to shop there? Click here and sound off!
Been curious about those DSLR-like cameras we've been listing? Their compact size and price tags can be appealing, but what sort of features can you expect? We've got details on the oft-misunderstood mirrorless digital camera, as well as reviews on five models we've frequently found discounted.
Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing about the future of Apple, Google, and Amazon? No? Well neither are we! That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! Go on, indulge your guilty pleasures!
The temptation to shop enticing flash sale sites like Gilt and One Kings Lane for holiday gifts may be strong, but there are numerous caveats you should be aware of before you buy. Make sure you get your goods on time, and more, with our flash sale shopping tips.
It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, and with just 24 days left 'til the big day, we've examined some important shipping deadlines for 15 of your favorite stores. Take note, dealnews readers, so you can avoid paying hefty expedited delivery fees later this month!
By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director, with contributions from Louis Ramirez
December is a month when you almost can't avoid shopping. You may have skipped Black Friday — overwhelmed by the offers, hype, and crowds — but the holiday season is a different beast all together, with gifts from loved ones, friends, and people you barely know, coming at you from all angles. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely. We've pored over the extensive dealnews archives of sales, coupons, and individual products from years past to guide you in your quest for the most savvy purchases in December.
We saw some sell-out Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales on an array of iPad and tablet devices, and we hope that our readers were able to jump on the bargains. If not, we've found another round of discounted iPads, as well as a handful of perfectly-priced accessories to go with your shiny new purchase.
The dealnews Podcast is sending Episode 187 your way. Catch it ... with your ears! This week, our panel gives a post-game wrap-up of Black Friday 2011: what was hot, what was not, cheers, jeers, and more. Also: Jeff reviews the Motorola DROID RAZR. It's fun stuff!
A house isn't a home without love — and a comfy couch. dealnews is here to help you find the best prices on accoutrements to furnish your abode. We've rounded up this week's home good bargains for just about every room in your house and are proud to offer four Editors' Choice deals from sofas and mattresses, to shower and bath hardware.
We're guessing that you bought yourself a little holiday gift this past Black Friday, but also thought of your loved ones — and now you have to wrap all those presents. To avoid sending all that wrapping paper to the landfill this Christmas, Green Dad has some eco-friendly tips, several of which are also conveniently good for your wallet too.
It's so easy to overspend during the holiday season if you aren't careful; constantly making purchases throughout the month can add up. But nobody wants to kick off the new year with a load of debt! Be wise about your shopping habits this year by keeping in mind a few of these tips to avoid overspending.
The leaves have fallen, and have been raked and bagged. Now snow season is making its way down from the northern climes, and you'll soon have to shovel before you can walk in a winter wonderland. Before you resign yourself to breaking your back tossing snow with the standard shovel, read our feature on the various snow-removal options available — including a pretty nifty levered shovel — that can make your life easier.
We've acquired data about last year's shopping trends, to see what we can expect from this year's holiday season. But we want to hear from you! When are you doing your shopping? Will you buy mainly online or in-store? And what products are you planning on getting? Click here to read the infographic and take our poll.
Every day is almost like Black Friday when it comes to daily deal sites, but how do their offers stack up against deals from retailers on the actual shopping holiday itself? Last Black Friday, sites like Groupon and LivingSocial caught some flack when they ignored the shopping holiday and offered only their standard discounts. This time around, we may be in store for something special.
You know the holidays have come around again when your neighbor begins to set up his elaborate holiday display just after Thanksgiving. Don't be the only house on the block without some holiday spirit. We've got some tips on how to easily and cost-effectively embrace this celebratory winter season.
Although we list hundreds of deals each day during Black Friday weekend, sometimes you'll encounter an offer while shopping that doesn't appear on our site. How then can you discern whether it's actually a great bargain, or if you can get a better deal somewhere else? Here's eight steps to follow to make sure you're getting the most out of your Black Friday purchases.
Every year during Black Friday weekend, the dealnews staff scours the Internet for all the deals that are fit to print. Since this entails a few extra-long shifts, we're also experts on how to cope with working late. We polled our staff to see what keeps them going during the shopping extravaganza and put it into our Black Friday Preparedness Guide!
Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing about the future of Apple, Google, and Amazon? No? Well neither are we! That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! Go on, indulge your guilty pleasures!
Laptops are a hot item around Black Friday, so it comes as no surprise that we've already seen at least 65 laptop ads — with many more to come. To help you separate the gimmicks from the doorbusters, we've combed through each of the ads and highlighted the best laptop deals so far, including numerous offers that meet our Black Friday prediction prices.
Chances are your seasonal holiday shopping will cost you, even with all of the great dealnews deals you'll find. But there's something even better than a great bargain, and that's "free!" With Black Friday sales waiting in the wings, we've found five freebies that will help you stretch your holiday shopping budget just a bit further.
We here at dealnews can get just as excited about a great hard drive deal as we can any of the other "big" Black Friday offers. That's why we eagerly sifted through the hard drive ads that have popped up so far. Unfortunately though, we haven't found much to get excited about — yet.
One of the hottest items for Black Friday weekend is the HD television, with many sizes predicted to hit all-time lows. We've picked through the numerous Black Friday ad leaks to bring you the best HDTV offers that we've seen so far, which includes some impressive discounts from Target, Best Buy, Sam's Club, Walmart, and more.
By Alison Barretta, dealnews Senior Content Editor
Black Friday makes many of our staff members "feel like a kid in some kind of a store." (Simpsons reference, Google it.) So, while we're devoted to working the entire weekend to bring you the best deals on the web, we also like to take that time to do a bit of shopping ourselves. And wouldn't you, dealnews readers, be curious to know what our deal-shopping experts are on the hunt for? Look no further than our staff's Black Friday Wish List!
November marks the beginning of the holiday season, which means lots of large family gatherings with ample foodstuffs provided for all. The season starts with Thanksgiving in late November and ends with (let's face it) the Super Bowl. Basically, if you're not expecting to prepare (or devour) five or six massive feasts, you're probably kidding yourself. We've rounded up some top kitchen deals to ease any cooking-related holiday worries.
Attention gamers looking for a bargain: dealnews has sifted through all the Black Friday ads on our site to bring you this roundup of video game console offers. We've highlighted some of the best deals that are rumored to be available, so you can start planning where to shop now.
Most of us don't go around thinking about the joys of data storage, and then it happens: Your computer crashes, or you're in immediate need of a flash drive to hand-off an important document. We've got five data storage deals — four of which are Editors' Choice-caliber — that will address all aspects of your storage needs, from thumb drives to an SDHC card.
Black Friday is not just a day-long event — especially this year. Several stores have already announced plans to open at midnight on Friday, and some even on Turkey Day itself. Which stores are opening their doors first? And is the initiative to start so early actually a good thing?
Are you a person who likes to do your own home repairs? Just be sure you're equipped with the right power drill, one of the most useful tools for the budding repairman. With the appropriate bits, drills can drive or remove screws and bolts, cut with a saw blade, sand with a drum sander bit, polish with a wire brush, and much more. Here's a rundown of the features you should look for when shopping for a drill, as well as a handful of deals on both beginner's and advanced models.
With its latest round of eBook readers, Amazon has solidified its position as the eBook juggernaut to beat. But Barnes & Noble isn't going to give up without a fight, and the once-dominant retail giant has followed suit and slashed prices on its new line of NOOK readers. But when it comes to deals and pricing, is Amazon still king of the hill? We dug through our deal archives to find out which tablet sees the better bargains.
Around Black Friday, the term "bait and switch" gets thrown around quite a bit, but let's be clear: There's "Bait and Switch" and then there's "bait and switch." One is a legal definition, prosecutable, and the other is colloquial, used liberally to designate unfair merchant practices. But in the Internet age, do retailers still attempt to use this promotional tactic to draw big crowds for Black Friday sales?
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