The J&R Pre-Black Friday Sale is on!  That’s right, in the latest trend in shopping genius, merchants are now pushing forward with pre-Black Friday sales.  I believe this is already the second or third pre-Black Friday sale from J&R.  Either way, who cares, because it means great savings for Christmas shoppers.

So check out this Fisher Slim-1600 Slim-Profile Audio System for $50, or 72% off the regular price of $180.  This stylish audio system includes an AM/FM radio, CD player, and remote control.

Also, be sure to take a peak at the Coby MPC-7054GB-BLK 4GB Super-Slim MP3 and Video Player with Touchpad Control they currently have on sale.  At $40, that represents a savings of $20 off the regular price.

Enjoy!

Today, there are several great hard drives on sale at some top name retail stores.

For starters, Buy.com has the FD G-Force 1TB Hard Drive for a whopping price of just $100.  That’s a savings of 33% off the retail price of $150.  This hard drive includes connections for USB and eSATA, and comes with a strong 4.5 star rating (after 45 reviews) plus free shipping.  Price includes a $20 mail-in rebate.

If mail-in rebates don’t float your boat, check out TigerDirect, where you can get a Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB Hard Drive for just $10 more at $110.  This represents a savings of 21% off the normal street price of $140.  Or, for another $40 above this price, you can get the Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB Hard Drive ST31500341AS for just $150.

We hope you enjoy today’s deals, and tune in tomorrow as we ramp up towards an awesome week of Christmas savings through aggressive Black Friday pricing at major vendors!

Enjoy!

Christmas is right around the corner, and stores are as aggressive as ever to get your business!  Today, we’re going to tell you about 4 great sales going on at Sears, Toys R Us, Kohl’s, and Circuit City!

First, whether its for the kids, or the nieces and nephews in your family, or whoever else, check out Toys R Us Free Shipping Offer on select toys!  This is a great way to go ahead and knock out that special gift for the little ones in our lives.  Time to check that individual off your todo list!

Next up is the Kohl’s 2-Day Sale, where you can save up to 60% on many great items!  These range from women’s clothing and accessories to men’s shirts, ties, sweaters, as well as kitchen gadgets.  In short, just about every category of merchandise in the store is represented, so check it out and load up on some more holiday gifts.

And we all like electronics.  Because of this, check out Circuit City’s 4-Day Early Bird sale!  This is a great opportunity to save on items like HDTVs and more.  If you’re in the market for a new HDTV, this is probably the time to buy.  Don’t forget that the Super Bowl is right around the corner, and that’s generally the time when stores look to raise prices slightly to capitalize on the fact that many people are desperate to pick up a new TV for their Super Bowl party.

Finally, Sears has some great promotions going this weekend and into next week, but in particular, check out the Friends and Family event going on from 6pm tonight, Sunday, to 6am tomorrow, Monday.  You can save an extra 10-20% on almost everything in the store.

Enjoy!

If you love the outdoors, then you’ll love this sale at REI.  Right now, REI is having a closeout on Mountainsmith products.  Along with this you can save $10 on any purchases of $50+ with coupon code FALBAK8.

For example, you can get this sweet Mountainsmith Maverick Recycled Pack for just $55 after 58% savings off the list price of $130.  With plenty of compartments for storing food and water, as well as other supplies, this environmentally-conscious backpack is perfect for the rugged outdoorsman.

Just because of that, I’m ready to load up.  All I need now is a good place to go camping!

All I can say is… Wow! A 42″ 720p LCD HDTV for under $500? That’s right, and it’s not even a Black Friday sale.

Check out NewEgg today, where you can pick up the Corion Digital Lifestyles 42″ 720p LCD HDTV for an amazing price of $499.99. And who said the U.S. Dollar was weak? At this price, you could outfit your bedroom, kitchen, or heck, even your bathroom with a flat panel hanging on the wall.

This TV comes with a 4 star rating after 17 reviews on NewEgg. Inputs include HDMI and component, as well as a PC input.

Enjoy!

I can still remember my first guitar, a Fendor acoustic-electric, and the excitement I felt when I woke up that Christmas morning to play it for the first time.  Sixteen years later, and I’m still strumming the ‘ole 6-string.  Since then, I’ve added a few axes to my arsenal, including a PRS Custom 24 and a Martin acoustic.

I believe everyone needs a pasttime that spawns creativity and passion.  Whether its artwork, writing a book, or playing a musical instrument, the creative juices that are involved with such an activity can help relieve stress and help us live happier, healthier lives.

With that in mind, check out Musician’s Friend’s Wall to Wall sale, where you can save up to 75% off instruments, amps, microphones, and more.  Plus, use coupon code MF23 to save even more on select items (up to $75 off)!

For example, you can get this Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar for a sweet price of just $400, or 33% off the list price of $600.  Or, if you really want to get serious, check out their sweet deal on a Gibson Les Paul Classic Electric Guitar for $1935, or 44% off the list of $3479.

For the first time guitarists, I recommend a good set of high quality ear plugs for the rest of the family, at least for the first 5-6 months.  Or better yet, just get the rest of the family $25 restaurant gift certificates from Restaurant.com using coupon code HARVEST and they can just step out of the house whenever you pick up the axe…

Enjoy!

You’ve been working all week, slaving for ‘da man, helping to build somebody else’s empire.  Now it’s time to retire to your own for the weekend.  However, your empire feels more like a crumbling dynasty of ruins.  Something just isn’t quite right about that.

Well, we’re all about restoring your crumbling empire, and today the rebuilding process takes root in your outdoor oasis.  Why?  Because Home Depot has an awesome sale where you can save up to 75% on Watch Hill patio furniture!

You can load up on everything from a simple Watch Hill Deep Seating Chair for $75, or 75% off the retail price of $299, to this Watch Hill End Table for $37, or $112 off the regular price of $149.  Or step up big by loading up on the Watch Hill 7 Piece Dining Set, or the Watch Hill 5 Piece Deep Seating set.

Either way, this outdoor furniture sale is sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue, or just for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors with a good book.

Enjoy!

They said it couldn’t be done!  Well, maybe that’s a little extreme, but still… Finding a LCD monitor under $100 is always a nice way to start your Monday, and today is no exception.

Check out the Gateway 17″ Widescreen LCD Monitor from Buy.com!  At $99.99, that’s a savings of 50% off the list price of $199!  This is great for a second system tucked in the corner running Linux, or a new system for the kids.  Or perhaps even a monitor for administering the home theater PC.  So many options…

So check out the other great deals at Buy.com, as Monday is their normal day to release their promotions for the week.  There’s some great stuff out there.

Enjoy!

It’s that time of the month again.  No, I’m not talking about the cyclical behavior of women, I’m talking about the Shoes.com Saturday Sale!

You can save up to 60% off many great items, like these Diadora Men’s Mythos Ultimate Shoesfor just $36, or 60% off the regular price of $90, with free shipping!

Or you can get these O’Neill Men’s Pressed Sandals at only $16, or 60% off the normal price of $40.  These also come with free shipping.

Another sure winner is the Hi-Tec Men’s V-Lite Trail Eruptio Shoes for $35, which represents a savings of 61% off the regular price of $90.

Most offers do include free shipping.  You’ll also enjoy free return shipping and a sweet, 110% price guarantee if you find your preferred shoes anywhere else for cheaper.

Have a good weekend!

To continue our theme of Christmas giving and great gifts for the family, we turn now to one of our favorite merchants: SuperJeweler!  If you’ve ever been in the doghouse, needed a get out of jail free card, or just stuck in a bind trying to find the right present for your wife or girlfriend, then SuperJeweler is a place you should become very, very familiar with.

Today at SuperJeweler, you can get this 1/2ct Diamond Studs in 14k White Gold for just $295.  That represents a savings of almost 80% off the normal price of $1299.  If you’re looking for diamond studs with a little more attractive price point, check out the 1/4ct Diamond Studs in 14k White Gold, which are on sale for $79 (74% off the list price of $299).

Besides these special sale items, SuperJeweler also has other standard items on sale with their 15% off Christmas Sale!  Just use coupon code 15Xmas2008 at checkout.

A good way to put this coupon to use is if you’re planning on an expensive jewelry purchase for your significant other this Christmas.  For example, this 2 Carat Diamond Classic 14k Tennis Bracelet is regularly priced at $2,775.  SuperJeweler’s standard price is $1,559, but currently it’s on sale for $975.  With the 15Xmas2008 coupon, you can drop that price even more to an amazing $829!

Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas!  And no, there’s no reason to thank me now.  You can thank me later when your buddies are scrambling at the last minute looking for a present for their wives/girlfriends!