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By Lauren Sherman
Beginning Friday, retailers across virtually all categories will mark down prices, sometimes 50 percent, 60 percent, even 70 percent. These post-Thanksgiving sales allow you to give without going broke.
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Home Depot
Friday-until supplies last
For those looking to buy big appliances this holiday season, Home Depot has a bevy of affordable options, from a $300 Amana "Tall-Tub" dishwasher to a $50 Magic Chef stainless steel, 900-watt microwave.
For more information, visit homedepot.com.
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T.J. Maxx/Marshalls
Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
On top of the 20-60 percent off brand-name merchandise that T.J.Maxx and Marshalls already offers, both stores — owned by the TJX Companies — will be open early, but not too early, for Black Friday. Both retailers are encouraging shoppers to avoid the 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. crowds by stopping by sometime in between.
For more information, visit tjmaxx.com.
Wal-Mart
Friday-until supplies last
There will be discounts storewide at the world's biggest retailer, whose can't-be-beat prices have proven very attractive during the downturn. One of the biggest deals is the store's selection of laptops in the $300 range.
For more information, visit walmart.com.
Lord & Taylor
Friday-Sunday
The mid-level department store will offer an extra 15 percent off all merchandise — with coupon — Friday and through Sunday. On Friday only, there will be special — yet to be specified — discounts on select items, including cashmere crewnecks, gloves and ladies down jackets.
For more information, visit lordandtaylor.com.
Sears
Friday-until supplies last
Along with discounts on Panasonic televisions, Nintendo Wii and Sharp Blu-Ray disc players, Sears will offer Black Friday specials that won't be advertised. Customers will have to visit the stores on November 28 find out the details on specific markdowns.
For more information, visit sears.com.
Lowe's
Friday-until supplies last
At this building supplies store, Shop-Vac's 14-gallon wet-dry vacuum will be marked down from $89.97 to $29, while Black and Decker's SmartDriver cordless drill will drop from $39.97 to $19.97.
For more information, visit lowes.com.
Bloomingdale's
Friday-Nov.30, 8 a.m.-close
Along with the Big Brown Bag sale — which offers 50-70% off items storewide — shoppers will receive a Bloomingdale's gift card worth $15 every time they spend $100 during the weekend. Save on items such as a Polo Ralph Lauren men's cashmere fair isle vest, down to $170 from $425, and 40 percent on Calvin Klein "Graphic Circles" dinnerware.
For more information, visit bloomingdales.com.
Best Buy
Friday, 5 a.m.-until supplies last
Electronics emporium Best Buy will offer customers several "door busters," from a $380 Toshiba laptop to a $60 Insignia digital camera. However, door busters come in limited quantities, which means the crowds will be out early to scoop up these sales.
For more information, visit bestbuy.com.
Chelsea Premium Outlets
Friday-Nov. 30
At Friday midnight, Black Friday shoppers storm the outlet shops, searching for scores at retailers including Juicy Couture, Cole Haan, Kate Spade and BCBG Max Azria. You can expect 20-30 percent off the already-reduced prices on everything from shoes to shoppers.
There are locations nationwide, so go to premiumoutlets.com for an outlet center near you.
FAO Schwartz
Friday
All FAO-branded items, including the plush rocking duck ($155) and the 55-piece sustainable wood train ($179), will be discounted by 25 percent on Friday. The toy store will also heavily promote its "$25 and under" toy line, which includes Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar plush toy and a classic tin drum by FAO's private label.
For more information, visit fao.com.


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