If you're trying to squeeze every single penny possible out of your holiday shopping budget, you're probably heading out to stores the day after Thanksgiving.
Black Friday, as the day is commonly known as, is always exploding with deals. Many sales continue throughout the weekend, but some are only available for a few hours, starting early in the morning.
We gathered up some of our favorite sales so you can go shopping prepared.
Newegg.com
Best for: A number of electronics deals for the geek-at-heart.
The sale: Newegg is having pre-Black Friday sales, but a few heavily discounted items go on super sale early Friday.
Our pick: Acer Aspire One Black Intel Atom N270(1.60GHz) Netbook $189.99. Starts 6AM Friday.
Office Depot
Best for: Electronics and office gadgets, like cameras and printers.
The sale: A number of cameras, printers and other things requiring an outlet go for sale.
Our pick: Another Acer 10.1 Netbook for $199.99.
Amazon
The sale: Pre-Black Friday deals. They're lightning sales, so they're only up for a while.
Gap
Best for: Sweaters and other clothing basics.
The sale: 20% off pretty much anything you want.
Nordstrom Rack
Best for: High-end clothing at lower-end prices.
The sale: While Nordstrom Rack's big brother doesn't really have a Black Friday sale, the Rack slashes a few prices.
Our pick: 25% off Rack prices on premium denim.
Wal-Mart
Best for: Cheap TVs and movies.
The sale: Wal-Mart always has a number of electronics items for sale, not to mention the hot toys for the season.
Our pick: A 32" TV for under $250.
Sony
Best for: Electronics...made by Sony.
The sale: Up to $1,450 Savings on TV And Blu-ray home theater bundles.
Apple
Best for: Laptops and the iPhone.
The sale: Laptops could be around $100 off. This is the only sale Apple has on it's items, except for back-to-school.
Bare Neccessities
Best for: Undergarments for the ladies.
The sale: Bras and other items start at $9.99.
Old Navy
Best for: Cheaper versions of Gap basics.
The sale: Fleece, outerwear and sweaters all on sale.
Our pick: Fleece tops from $5.
Target
Best for: Movies, electronics, and everything that is already out of stock at Wal-Mart.
The sale: Pretty much the whole store is on some sort of discount.
Our Pick: A Garmin GPS navigation system for $97.
Best Buy
Best for: Movies and electronics.
The sale: A number of movies, video games and electronics.
Our pick: Blu-Ray movies from $10 and a PS3 for $299.
Need more? Gizmodo and The Budget Fashionista have great roundups.
