It's a chance to avoid the crush of Black Friday sales shopping - without the usual mad rush!
Even so, it will take the fervor of a patriot and the tactical planning of a 4-star general to succesfully navigate the
first big sales day of the holiday season.
Here are some tips to help:
This
year, Veterans Day
falls on Sunday, November 11, 2012 so expect a long weekend of deals and bargains starting on Friday -- and lasting through Monday November 12th at outlet malls, department stores and local retailers nationwide.
If you havent' already, first check the local newspapers or hunt online for store circulars advertising when and where the best Veterans Day sales are taking place. Have your holiday or gift list ready and plan out the appropriate stores to hit along your shopping route.
As you might expect, on offer at many of these pre-Thanksgiving and Christmas sales include toys, kids clothing, and gifts sets of gloves, scarves, hats and other winter gear at Walmart, Sears, Macy's, Kohl's, K-Mart and Target.
Watch for electronics to go on sale with great buys on everything from laptops to flat screen TVs at mega-electronics stores such as Best Buy and PC Richard.
Finally, if you're an active duty military, veteran, or an immediate family member, look for some department stores and chain restaurants to express their gratitude by offering 10-20% discounts (or even free meals) on ANY purchase made during the Veterans Day holiday.
What
other bargains to look during Veterans Day weekend
Also don't forget Veteran's Day
sales at local outlet malls.
Around
the Web, check out the latest updates on what's on sale, where
to find sales coupons and codes online and related guides
to getting the best discount bargains during the holiday season's first big sales blowout ....
Veteran's Day Sales and Coupon Codes -
The latest reports on department store sales and restaurant specials for veterans on offer throughout the holiday weekend.
Veteran's Day Discounts and Free Meals
- Information on the latest and greatest bargains at department stores including free or discounted meals on offer for veterans from nationwide restaurants.