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Deal 1: Cashmere at Macy’s
I have been counting on this deal annually, and it hasn’t failed me yet. Cashmere is a luxury and can be so expensive! The regular price of the Charter Club 100% cashmere sweaters is $119, but during the Black Friday sale, that drops to $39.99 this year. Stack that with extra savings by clicking through Rakuten for 12% cash back at Macy’s on Black Friday (down to 10% the day this post is being written), and you’re paying less than $40 after taxes for this luxurious item. Please note, Macy’s coupons won’t work with this item. Macy’s has other brands and styles of cashmere also deeply discounted, so if you are looking for men’s or different styles, just look around. You won’t be disappointed.
Deal 2: Xbox Series X at BJs
At the start of Black Friday, this item usually priced at $499.99 was discounted by $100 to $399.99. I snatched that deal immediately, as I had been looking for weeks and it was the best one I’d seen. It seems the deal was so good that it sold out, because today, only the digital version is available on their site and it is not nearly as deeply discounted. If you can’t find it here, keep looking because it is not impossible to find this high ticket item a little cheaper.
Deal 3: Kohl’s Cash, Kohl’s Cash!
I don’t have to know what you’re buying at Kohl’s to tell you shopping there on Black Friday will be worth your while. I made a few purchases on good sales earlier in the month (their pajama deals are great this time of year and I always restock the family) and with the Kohl’s cash I earned, I will have $15 back off the $50 spent, plus an additional $10 coming to me on the first of the month from all the shopping I’ve done there over the months. The only thing to be careful of with Kohl’s cash is watch those expiration dates! Losing that cashback would be sad. And when you buy, don’t forget to stack with the Kohl’s coupons always available in your wallet and cash back through Rakuten.
Deal 4: Ancestry DNA Activation Kit at Amazon
Amazon has several Cyber Monday deals starting now, but at 67% off, and such a highly anticipated gift that can be given to many, the Ancestry deal is a must. For only $39 and free shipping with Prime, this very thoughtful gift is easy to give.
Deal 5: Hulu Black Friday $.99/mth Offer
If you watch (or want to watch) anything on Hulu, now is the time to subscribe. This is 90% off the regular $9.99/mth price! You’ll have to pay more to avoid ads, but for the ad version, this is a steal.
Deal 6: Groupon’s Small Business Saturday Extra 30% Off
You’ll have to look around to find the small businesses in your area you’d like to support, but this deal is so worthy. For example, at Cactus Salon, with four locations across Long Island, the hair service options are already deeply discounted. For $20.30 with this discount applied, you can get a cut, deep condition and blowout! It’s not only saving you money, but supporting small businesses, which ultimately keeps costs down for us consumers when competition continues to thrive. Already providing deep discounts to your local restaurants, salons and classes, this extra 30% may make gifting an activity or event one of your best gift ideas this year.
Deal 7: 50% Back in Ink & Toner Rewards at Staples
Expiring today, there is an offer on the app that will earn you 50% back in rewards when you purchase ink or toner through Staples. It’s not exactly Christmas shopping, but my belief is always that by saving more on necessities, that allows more generosity for spending on gifts. My ink currently costs $59.99, so that 50% cashback will be a huge savings to cash in on the next thing I need anything for the office.
Deal 8: Petsmart Black Friday Cashback
Until Dec 1, Petsmart has an offer you can activate as a member of Petsmart Pals to earn $20 back in rewards on a purchase of $100+. In addition to that, the cashback through Rakuten is currently a high 10%. In addition to that, with the code HILLS20, my choice of dog food is more deeply discounted than usual. Any pet owner who has been suffering from the rising prices of pet food should jump on this deal and stock up! The next time you need a re-supply, you’ll already have $20 to apply toward the cost.
Deal 9: TodayTix Broadway Tickets
If you’ll be in the New York area this holiday season, or know someone else who will that is on your guest list, great offers are happening on Broadway right now. Several shows are 40 and 50% off regular ticket prices, like MJ the Musical.
Deal 10: Verizon Black Friday Deals
If you’re not already using Verizon, several new deals have sprouted up for Black Friday that are huge savings, especially if you’re in the market for new iPhones for the family. they are also offering Netflix subscriptions, Max subscriptions, and even Xbox devices on them for new home service signups. It looks like a good time to switch services if you’ve been contemplating this. As an aside, if you are an existing Verizon customer like me and have seen recent price hikes to your service, you can head to a Verizon store or even reach out to customer service through the app to get your charges lowered. I have done this on occasion and it always does wonders. Verizon does not disregard your years of customer loyalty, but if you don’t pay attention, all cell and home internet services tend to hike up the price.