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Sherlene Stevens: Black Friday 2015

How many of you will be shopping at stores within your local community? Go to my campaign website to view national store chains that are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please make certain to check store hours before shopping locally. Each store chain may have different hours at various locations.

Online Shopping

Many stores are already offering small-saving discounts on popular items: Pre-Black Friday events. Free standard shipping is also being offered without subscribing to store portals.  Some stores require to have your exact postal address, including the four digits after your zip code.  You may be required to select from various postal addresses that match the address you provided when placing your order.  It is important for you to choose or click on the address that best matches your specific location.

Most online stores require you to provide a coupon/discount code at checkout in order to receive a specific discount ranging between 10% or 50%.  If you receive a message that the coupon has expired, etc., please phone the number provided on the store's website.

Make certain when entering your credit card information that you use the correct billing address associated with your card.  Pay special attention of providing mailing information if it's a gift item to be shipped to another location (other than your actual mailing address).

Store Shopping and Coupon Sales

During this time of the year, it is always best to shop along with a friends and family. And shopping can be a great opportunity for family-bonding.

Prepare a gift list in advance. Have store coupons readily available at checkout. Check coupon deadlines before shopping. Most stores are still offering daily or weekly coupon savings.  Your most popular local, newspapers will have the most recent sale ads and coupons being offered.

Coupons can also be printed at home. Make sure that all numbers or codes can be easily read for scanning by the store clerk. You can scan certain coupon ads by using your cell phone's technology.

It would also be a great time to place a certain in or on your vehicle to easily identify it from the numerous consumers that also shopping.  Do you ever wonder how many makes of your vehicle and color were made and purchased in your community? Simply visit your area malls and you will soon have an idea :)

Ready?! Again, check store hours at stores that plan on visiting. Wear comfortable shoes and layers of clothing, and have fun shopping. I hope that you find lots of awesome sales or unique items this holiday season. Here is to the completion of your gift list by the end of Black Friday Weekend 2015!