10 seductive Black Friday deals: A slideshow
From enticing new Elmo toys to HDTVs, a look at some of the most extreme discounts on the biggest shopping day of the year
By The Week Staff | November 24, 2011
Black Friday shoppers, 2010
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ach year, the country's biggest retailers woo armies of holiday shoppers the day after Thanksgiving by offering massive price cuts on popular items. This year, more than 152 million Americans are expected to brave the crowds to nab the best Black Friday deals — in some cases, starting, controversially, at midnight. Here, a look at some of the biggest bargains shoppers should look for:
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