Black Friday is just a little over a month away -- November 23rd. If you are hoping for a deal on that game system or coffee maker, you may be waiting for a deal which may or may not grace the cover of your favorite Black Friday ads. Of course, there is no way to know which items will be on sale, but there is a way to make sure that you get those items for your family and friends.

When you look through the Black Friday ads, you certainly might find an amazing price on something you want. Just make sure that you check that fine print to see if there are limited quantities. They may say "at least 10 per store" or even simply limited quantities. This means that you may or may not be able to find one with your name on it come Black Friday. It also means you might have to wait in line to try to be one of the first in the store in order to grab it. If that isn't your cup of tea, why not skip the store altogether?

You can get up early and grab your coffee and still score the same deals you find in the print ad. Quantities might also be limited on-line, but you won't be standing in line to find out. One other thing that is great about shopping from home is that you can just shop at www.blackfriday.com and earn cash back - and actually get paid to shop! This is certainly the way to go if you aren't sure the large crowds are your cup of tea.

Of course, another way to ensure that you get that item you want is to shop right now. Yes, it may be early October, but there are a few deals slowly coming around. If you find a really good deal on that must give gift, you might be a wise shopper to go ahead and pick it up right now. Even if it is on sale next month, the price may or may not be the same one you find now. There might even be a chance that it will be out of stock and you will miss out. If the gift is something you really, truly want, it can be worth paying a few dollars more now in order to see that smiling face when your recipient tears through the wrappings.

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