Black Friday Preview: Deals on college student essentials
November 21, 2017
Black Friday: a shopper’s favorite day. If you enjoy fighting (sometimes literally) the crowds to snag those early holiday deals, we’ve got you covered! Here is a list of what local stores are offering this Black Friday.
Best Buy is open on Thanksgiving day from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The store will reopen from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 24, Black Friday. Here are some awesome features from their ad preview. Be sure to check out their ad for even more incredible deals on tech supplies.
- Free shipping on all online orders on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
- Apple iPad Mini 4 with 128GB is $274.99 as compared to $399.99
- 13.3 inch Apple Macbook Air is $799.99 as compared to $999.99. The laptop has 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage.
They are open on Thanksgiving from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. On Black Friday, they reopen at 6 a.m. The deals start as early as Wednesday, Nov. 22 for Red Card holders. If you are not already a Target Red Card Member, you can sign up on their website. The Red Card offers a 5 percent discount on every Target purchase you make in store or online, so you can get great deals year round. Be sure to also download the Cartwheel app, which features special deals on specific items. Check out what Target has to offer this Black Friday.
- Spend $50 or more on Friday, Nov. 24 and get 20 percent off on a shopping trip between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10.
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus gets you a $250 Target gift card with the purchase of a Verizon Device Payment, AT&T Next, Sprint 24-Month Installments or Lease Plan.
- Apple iPhone SE with 32GB is $99.99 as compared to $159.99.
- Select women’s sweaters start at $10.
- Women’s and men’s tees by Mossimo Supply Co. start at $4.
- Plush pillows by Room Essentials are $3.
The tech and office-supply store opens at 7 a.m. on Black Friday. Their ad features basic necessities for students, like flash drives, as well as fun gifts, like instant film cameras! Be sure to stop at Staples for some pretty great deals.
- Buy a Mini 9 Camera for $59.99 and get a free pack of Fuji Instax mini rainbow film.
- Select printers are 50 percent off.
- USB 2.0 16GB flash drives are $7.99.
- Order any time online on Thanksgiving and pick up your order in store on Friday.
Ulta is the place to get beauty supplies for the makeup lover in your life, especially if said makeup lover is you. The beauty store is open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving, and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.
- Use code 505976 to get $3.50 off a purchase of $15 or more. This offer is valid in store and online. You can print their coupon here. The offer is valid through Saturday, Nov. 25.
- The Body Shop brand body butters are 40 percent off.
- Select Anastasia glow kits are 40 percent off.
- OPI nail lacquers are $5 each, normally $10.50 each.
If online shopping is more of your scene, you’ll love Amazon’s deals. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for Amazon Prime for students! You get 50% off your sign up fee and are guaranteed free and 2 day shipping on all purchases. Shopping for your dorm room on Black Friday is easy and fun. See what great things you can add to your virtual shopping cart!
- Rubbermaid products are up to 35 percent off.
- Thermos products are up to 40 percent off.
- New Balance shoes and apparel are up to 60 percent off.
More stores will be releasing their Black Friday ads as the day gets closer. With stores extending their hours a little more each year, you can begin your holiday shopping as early as Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to excuse yourself from the dinner table before you rush out the door to get some great deals.
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