Looks like Bath and Body Works 2011 VIP tote bag is back again! Today, Bath and Body Works leaked a small portion of their Black Friday promotion which offers their 2011 VIP bag (valued at $100+) on November 25th. Although the pricing is not mentioned on the promotional ad, we expect to see similar pricing to what we saw last year which was $20 for the VIP Bag (which includes a Tote Bag + 11 very impressive items) with purchase of $40 or more at Bath and Body Works.
In addition, we discovered that Bath and Body Works is preparing for some type of upcoming Black Friday preview sale. The sale is not live yet but we will definitely keep you posted when it does go live.
CyberBlackFriday.com announced it is offering a $100 bounty for original* leaked Black Friday Ads to give shoppers plenty of time to prepare for Black Friday and compare prices between brick and mortar and online stores. This is the first time a bounty has been offered for Black Friday ads. Currently the website features a directory of leaked Black Friday 2011 ads and a listing of online retailers participating in the Cyber Black Friday online shopping event.
Cyber Black Friday, the online version of Black Friday, was created in 2009 by Talya Schaeffer co-founder of eCoupons.com, a coupon code and printable coupons savings center. According to Ms. Schaeffer, "Historically, holiday traffic to online retailers websites peak on Black Friday with more than $648 billion dollars spent online during last year's event. This year, we've giving shoppers an opportunity to get a sneak peak at Black Friday ads and insiders a bonus for giving us the information first."
Shopping online on Black Friday is easily the best way to beat the holiday crowds. Unlike the Black Friday brick and mortar experience, shoppers can easily comparison shop at multiple stores simultaneously without camping out on Thanksgiving Day or earlier, jostling for limited quantity items and dealing with gridlock at the checkout aisle and parking lot. Using electronic coupon codes or eCoupons provide additional savings not available in stores.
5 Black Friday Tips:
1.) Despite the moribund economy, retailers are hiring seasonally for the holidays. Check the Black Friday Jobs listing on CyberBlackFriday.com
2.) Black Friday doorbusters are usually loss losers for retailers. That means a savvy shopper can simply buy money losing items and flip them on eBay or Craigslist for a quick profit.
3.) Black Friday is the only day of the year that the #1 technology company and maker of your favorite "i" products has a sale both online and in store. See Tip #2.
4.) Cyber Black Friday will be offering free giveaways in November.
5.) Stay safe online with a free anti-virus program like AVG 2012.
Brad Wilson, Founder of Brad’s Deals, is proud to announce the launch of BlackFriday2011.com, the leading website devoted to researching, planning and executing a fun and successful Black Friday shopping strategy.
BlackFriday2011.com is the source for pre-released Black Friday ads for major stores. Visitors will find the latest holiday shopping news and tips, printable coupons and Brad’s handpicked deals - many of which are provided on an exclusive basis by retailers.
“Black Friday has evolved from a shopping holiday into a strategic, social event,” said Wilson. “Shoppers research for weeks, scouring through our leaked Black Friday Ads, planning the timing and tactics they need to get the best deals.”
Last year, more than 15 Million shoppers saved money using the Black Friday site. The average consumer saved nearly 25% on their purchase.
In order to make shopping as simple as possible, Wilson will provide a free Black Friday iPhone app that allows shoppers to take all the store ads and information on the go.
Once stores close on Friday, Wilson will adjust his attention to the sister site, CyberMonday2011.com, which will host the best online deals of Thanksgiving weekend and the Monday that follows.
“Overpaying is just not an option in this economy,” adds Wilson. “Our entire team is focused on providing the best deals and advice that will help people get the most out of their budgets.”