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Tlps to make the most :9 ACK FRIDAY SALE of Black Friday shopping Black Friday is one the biggest shop ping days of the year in the United States, but the trend has travelled north to Cana da in recent years. This day (or weekend) of sales is often the perfect time to begin holiday shopping and save money on in credible deals. Thousands of eager shopâ€" pers will leave their homes in the early morning hours and wait in lines at stores in order to grab the best prices of the season, while retailers will be gearing up to lure the greatest number of shoppers. Surviving the day unscathed and ariving home with discounts galore involves haw ing a game plan for success. Know the prices of the items you want Scour advertisements in advance of Black Friday to gauge the regular retail prices for common items, including elecâ€" tronics. Comparison shop for the best prices and make notes to help you. Understand the"door busters" fine print Door buster sales are meant to get shoppers into stores, where retailers hope shoppers will make additional purâ€" chases while taking advantage of ad vertised deals. If door buster items are all you‘re looking for, read the advertiseâ€" ments carefully, noting the start and end time of the discounts and if there will be limited quantities. In addition, determine if there is a special return policy for sale items purchased on Black Friday. Dress for comfort Wear sensible, comfortable shoes and clothing when shopping. Leave a large purse at home and opt for something compact that can be draped securely over your shoulder and body to navigate the crowds. Keep your coat in the car or make use of a coat check service if availâ€" able. Dress in layers if you will be waiting outside for stores to open. This way you can shed clothing as the temperature rises or when you get inside. Arrive together but shop separately The "divide and conquer" method of shopping allows everyone in your shopâ€" ping party to score good deals. Split up shopping tasks and then head to differâ€" ent areas of the store. Share and collect your purchases when you meet up after the rush. Make a list and stick to it Buyers‘ remorse after a Black Friday sale is common for those who have overâ€" extended their budgets and purchased items they did not need. Know ahead of time what you plan to purchase and do not veer off course. Scout the stores ahead of time Visit the stores where you plan to shop a few days before Black Friday. Learn the layout of the store and where everything is located. Try on certain clothes or read over the labels of bigâ€"ticket items you plan to buy. Knowing where items are loâ€" cated and having all of your information in advance will cut down on the time it takes to find items on Black Friday. Don‘t overiook nontraditional stores Many other stores, from pharmacies to supermarkets, stock items apart from food and toiletries. Consider taking ad vantage of their sales for some Black Friday deals. Park off campus Mail parking lots can get just as crowdâ€" ed as the stores themselves. Save yourâ€" self time and the stress of finding a spot by parking near the store but away from the crowd. Clean out your car prior to shopping Make room in the trunk or cargo area for all of your purchases. For those who will be buying large, heavy items, find out if the store will ship the merchandise or will hold it aside until you can take it home. Understand that some stores will not hold items and enlist a friend or spouse to help you pack purchases into the car. Promptly store receipts Designate a folder or envelope for all of your receipts to keep them organized and handy. Pack a small snack and drink It‘s easy to become dehydrated and hungry waiting in long lines, which can compromise your decisionmaking abiliâ€" ties. Bring a snack so that you can reâ€" charge your body and continue shopping. Leave the kids at home Black Friday shopping can be stressâ€" ful, and children can easily get lost or bumped around in the fray. It is safer to leave them home so you can focus your full attention on shopping. Know when to call it quits Establish a firm cutâ€"off time for ending your shopping excursion. This way you can head home, rest and sort through your purchases. (MCG) & & 4 SPECIAL DEALS â€" THIS WEEKEND ONLY (Ua SMALL SIZE ORIGINAL PRICE: $2459 NOW: $1999 MEDIUM SIZE ORIGINAL PRICE: $2609 NOW: $2109 LARGE SIZE ORIGINAL PRICE: $2749 NOW: $2249 enc BLACK | GREY | LATTE | BROWN 10 YEARS HASSLEâ€"FREE WARRANTY _ MEDiUm SIZEe _ ORIGINAL PRICE: $3769 NOW: §2769 PALOMA STONE ONLY PRINCE MEDIUM ORIGINAL PRICE $1029 NO b99 FABRIC.W | MINK | BEIGE ORIGINAL PRICE: $2729 i! A t SPACE 55.55 SPACE 57.57 NOW: $1899 WHlTE | BLACK I RED scan decor ‘ 4080 FAIRVlEW ST BURLINGTON 905.633.7226 | NOIdWVHI NVIGVNWI NOLTIW | OTOZ 1aqwanop Aepsiny1 | iÂ¥