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Black Friday Shopping Tips

By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 25, 2010 3:00PM

It's called "Black Friday" because it's the one day of the year where retailers know they're going to turn a profit ("black ink" = profits?). But the traditionally largest shopping day of the year will snarl traffic and test nerves like none other.

Unless you're like us and shopping online tomorrow with a hot toddy in hand.

Anyway, everyone has tips for how to get the best out of "Black Friday." Of the women in our family, our Auntie Ann was the undisputed master. But she was a constant shopper. Luckily, the fine folks at ABC7 have put together some tips for getting through the holiday shopping. Tip No. 1: you should probably be shopping now.