Thursday, November 22, 2012
Do your research, ask questions before making a purchase to avoid hidden fees and unauthorized charges.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, is quickly approaching and shoppers everywhere will be looking for the perfect holiday gift at a great price. And, retailers will try to out-do each other with deals to lure cost-conscious shoppers who are still watching their wallets. RI Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is reminding holiday shoppers to do research and ask questions before making a purchase to ensure they get the best value. “The holidays are a time of giving, but dealing with hidden fees or unauthorized charges can really put a damper on the holiday spirit,” said Kilmartin. “By being proactive and alert, consumers can get a head start on one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions: to save money.” To help keep …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
In Rhode Island, winter coat exchanges have sprung up in numerous locations as part of an anti-shopping option to Black Friday called Buy Nothing Day.
Black Friday in Rhode Island also means coat exchanges. You can drop off a coat. You can pick one up. It's part of a counter-shopping day on Black Friday known as Buy Nothing Day. There are several spots in nearby Providence and in the East Bay to make the exchange, including Breed Hall -- the Senior Center -- at 610 Waterman Ave. in East Providence. All exchange sites will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. Here is the complete list on the East Bay or in Providence: Do you have a coat that is still very wearable that you don’t want anymore? Your children probably do. Also, there is someone out there who can surely use the coats taking up space in the back of your closets. The coat exchange is actually more than coats. You can find jackets, …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Start planning your Black Friday shopping now.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
The Thanksgiving tradition of flipping through the Black Friday newspaper circulars won’t be quite the same this year as many national retailers have already released their Black Friday ads online. Here are just a handful of the circulars, previews and deals you can find online today: Walmart Target Michaels AC Moore Kohls Best Buy Toys R Us Sports Authority Modells Dick’s Sporting Goods Macys This list is just a sampling of the many online circulars and specials. To search for more, check out these sites for Black Friday sales or check each individual business: The Black Friday BF Ads
Govstench
8:24 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
All of this black friday stuff is just retail marketing by store owners. It amazes me that people would pitch tents in front of stores right now for this Friday. These people have so little to do with themselves? What a waste. more ›