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Congrats Online Retailers, Cyber Monday Was a Hit!

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:05 -0800

If you bypassed the malls during the early hours of Black Friday so you could shop from the comfort of your home on Monday, you definitely were not alone. In a report released yesterday, stats tell us that Cyber Monday purchases topped $800 million - that figure is up 15 percent from last year, whereas Black Friday sales jumped seven percent.

Although there were deep discounts to be had on various online sites, don't think that you've missed the boat just yet - most retailers hold out until the last few weeks of December to release their best deals. And honestly, I'm not surprised that people want to stay home during the shopping insanity, especially now that people are dying in the name of a discount.

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Cyber Monday Slideshow

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:22 -0800

If you're online today (hi), you may have picked up on the fact that it is Cyber Monday. If you chilled out on Friday, rather than tackling Black Friday, there are lots more shopping deals to be had. I went through some of my favorite sites and was alerted to some deep Cyber Monday deals. You saw my December most wanted this morning, but here are some more covetable items - all on sale. Don't forget you can visit SaleHabit.com for the motherload of sales. Come sale away!

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Daily Tech: Mimobot Is Having a Huge Cyber Monday Sale!

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:03:17 -0800

Head on over to mimoco.com today because everything is 36-60 percent off. And with orders over $75, you'll also get free shipping. - Gizmodo
Did you see The Simpsons last night? It was all about Apple, or "Mapple" as they dubbed it, with Springfield mall getting its very own Mapple store. The episode included six minutes of hilarious Apple mocking. - Switched
If you have an American Express card, you can pick up a T-Mobile G1 for only $125, as oppose to the regular $179 price tag. - Gadgetell
Amazon is going all out today for Cyber Monday. The Nintendo DS Lite Pink Ribbon Edition only costs $100. - i4U
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in and enter our laptop giveaway for your chances to win a Windows Vista powered Sony VAIO CS laptop or a Windows Vista powered Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue Notebook. - geeksugar

Cyber Monday Entertainment Deals

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:50:02 -0800

Maybe you avoided the crowds at the stores on Black Friday - or maybe you scored some great deals but still have some shopping left to do. Well, today's Cyber Monday, when online shoppers get their click on, and I've rounded up some of the day's best entertainment deals. To see some smart buys, just hit "Start." Source

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Six Steps For Balancing Work and Cyber Monday Sales

SavvySugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:30:15 -0800

Usually it's tough to bounce back after a long weekend, but today is not your average Monday - it's Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year. For those of you that steered clear of Black Friday, now is your chance to scoop up some gifts at a discount, without leaving your desk. The brains behind Cyber Monday are no dummies and know that you'll be sitting in front of your computer all day, but you need to make sure shopping doesn't get in the way of completing your work. Here's a plan for balancing your Monday priorities.

Make a list of your work obligations.
Divide those obligations into time slots, giving yourself deadlines so that you work more efficiently and are able to create extra time in your day for browsing online.
Get out of the office for five minutes of fresh air, but eat at your desk while perusing online sales. If you have a laptop, consider taking it to a nearby cafe that has WiFi.
Put items in your online cart, but don't purchase until you've scoped all of the sites you want to. You don't want to buy under time crunch pressure because you may end up buying things that aren't the best deals.
Stay a little late. Once you've finished working, send an email to your personal email with links to all of the items you are unsure about so you can take more time to think about them.
When you get home, finish your Cyber Monday business.

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Prepare Yourself For Cyber Monday: Get Your Shopping Tips Here

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:30:23 -0800

To be completely honest, Cyber Monday excites me more than Black Friday. I can skip the early morning wakeup call, the crowds, and the rushing around from store to store trying to get the must-have items on my shopping list. Cyber Monday means I can do all my shopping online without having to set foot in a busy mall, while still scoring some amazing deals. To make this day even more exciting, I have buckets of tips in this slideshow that will help you save even more while you're clicking away. Check them out - you can thank me later. Source

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Happy Cyber Monday!

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:00:22 -0800

Who braved the crowds on Black Friday? I did - I do practice what I preach. I went mall-style actually, probably the most congested of all shopping destinations. Funny enough, I didn't do any shopping for myself; I was successful in the gift arena though. I'm happy to say I'm about half done with my holiday shopping! Today is Cyber Monday, which is quickly becoming the biggest shopping day for those who seek the best online deals. Apparently, 72 percent of online retailers have special promotions today. So get on it!

If you're like me and like to speed shop online, don't forget about ShopStyle and their Deals page. Also, Lucky's reward program is still on - ending tonight at midnight. Here are a few things that are on my wardrobe registry. Santa, are you reading?

Keep Up With Black Friday Deals Online

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:52 -0800

As I'm sure you're aware, Black Friday is coming. If you're still having nightmares from last year's crowd-checking events the day after Thanksgiving, then you always have Cyber Monday to look forward to! But before we get into that, I'd first like to introduce you to a few websites: iBlack Friday, BlackFriday.net, and TheBlackFriday.com.

All of these guys will hook you up with the latest deal news from the Black Friday shopping front with up-to-the minute news on leaked deals, ads, and details to help you plan your shopping strategy. If you don't already have the iPhone app, jump on that too, so you'll have all your bases covered for the big (shopping) day!

Will Cyber Monday Make Up For Black Friday?

SavvySugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:35 -0800

After hearing the news that a Wal-Mart employee was brutally trampled to death by discount-hungry shoppers on Black Friday, you might think eager shoppers everywhere turned out for after-Thanksgiving sales. While other retailers avoided such tragedy on the biggest shopping day of the year, they didn't draw in the same crowds and are now apprehensively facing the bad news that 2008 could end in the red.

The prospect of getting something for less might have caused some aggressive crowds, but the number of shoppers out this Black Friday didn't compare to those in recent years. Most of the people who did make it to the stores were seeking basic items over luxuries, making it clear this holiday season is more subdued in the material sense than retailers had hoped.

The Financial Times caught up with one shopper who admitted, "This year I’m cutting back. I’ll probably end up bargain-hunting on the internet." Good thing she and the rest of us cutting back have Cyber Monday sales to check out. Have you found any good online deals so far today?

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Last Minute Shoppers Should Wait Three More Days

SavvySugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:30:51 -0800

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but there's one more shopping holiday before the official days of merriment arrive. Thursday, December 18, is the first ever FreeShipping day, organized by the website FreeShipping.org. While we're usually punished with premium shipping fees when we procrastinate, dozens of retailers have agreed to waive shipping fees when you shop online this Thursday.

Stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdale’s, and Victoria’s Secret are participating in the offer, and a spokesman for the website said specific details will be available on FreeShipping.org and the retailers' respective websites. Orders placed on the 18th are guaranteed to make it by Christmas.

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