Get the best Black Friday deals

Black Friday is the best day for bargains. And with retailers feeling the pinch of a weak economy, that could mean even better deals for you.

1) Where the deals are

Some of the best deals will be in electronics this year. HDTVs, GPS devices and digital cameras are all hot item categories. Now, when it comes to buying electronics, you may want to steer clear of buying gift cards from Circuit City, which recently filed for bankruptcy.

2) Find hidden coupons

If you’re shopping online, you may see a space that asks you to put in a promotional code or a coupon number. That’s a clue that there are coupons out there. And you can get discounts of up to 50 percent off in some cases, according to Consumer Reports. So it’s always a good idea to see if you can find these coupons. Check out some websites like retailmenot.com or promotionalcodes.com. And it can’t hurt to just Google the item with the word "promotion" or "coupon."

3) Keep it on your radar

Many large stores provide price-matching guarantees. You may see some signs at your local retail store. Generally, these retailers will match the price of a local competing store. And some online locations will match a lower price offered by the same store within 30 days. So even after you’ve gotten a deal, you still need to keep an eye on those ads.

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