Black Friday has turned into a seasonal tradition so intense, it’s almost a sport. Shoppers camp out overnight or wake up at 3 a.m. to await the door openings to make sure they aren’t the victims of those three little words: While Supplies Last. There are sure to be long lines, and in many cases, the excitement has caused customer stampedes. Since Split Trends isn’t interested in being trampled by soccer moms for the last singamagij, we’re all about Cyber Monday. Say goodbye to mall mayhem and read on for our guide to the best Cyber Monday and Week deals including checkout codes on clothing, toys, gadgets and more. For more deals, visit CyberMonday.com
1 Amazon.com is a true online go-to for almost anything on your list, and their Cyber Monday Deals Week begins the Sunday before. There are week long savings in all of their departments, including big ticket items, magazine subscriptions and instant downloads. Amazon also offers daily deals and lightning deals that last only a few hours with limited supplies. Follow the link to visit the Gold Box, Amazon’s central page for deals you need to jump on. You can even post in the Gold Box Forum for a little good hearted boasting on your savings and holiday banter. To top it all off, Amazon offers free shipping on thousands of items and, for a nominal fee, gift wrapping on many products.
2 Barnes and Noble’s Cyber Monday deals include up to 70% off DVDs and Blu-rays, 50% off New York Times Bestsellers, up to 50% off select electronics and $5 off $10 or more purchases of toys and games. The sales begin on Monday, November 28 at 12:00 a.m.
3 The Ann Taylor and Loft brands are ideal shopping for the women are your list (or for treating yourself) and they’re having some of the best Cyber Monday deals. For a limited time, both sites are offering 40% off of everything, and with a minimum purchase amount, you can get free shipping too. For AnnTaylor.com, enter code THANKS at checkout for your 40% discount and free shipping on orders of $150 or more. At Loft.com, enter code SHOP40 for the deal, and for orders of $125 of more you’ll ship for free.
4 The OldNavy.Gap.com site makes Cyber Monday shopping easy with just one checkout code for Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. Available now through Monday, November 28 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard, use promo code HUGECYBER to take 30% off your entire purchase at Old Navy, Gap, B.R. and Athleta and 20% off Piperlime.
5 For the Fashionistas (and Misters) on your list who need a designer fix, Lord & Taylor is offering 25% off regular and sale items, plus 10% off furniture and lighting. Enter code CYBER upon checkout at LordandTaylor.com through Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. If you’re up for taking a trip in to the department store, visit their Web site first to print an in-store pass. There are some exclusions apply, but we’re sure you’ll be able to hunt down some great finds.
6 The Kohl’s online site has posted cyber specials with up to 60% off on select items including clothing, jewelry, toys, home goods, cookware and more. On top of that, take another 20% off of everything with code CYBER20 through November 28. You can also get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you send in store and online.
7 Target has extended its sales into a full 7 day Cyber Week with free shipping when you spend $50 or use your debit and credit Target Redcard. The Redcard also reduces your purchase by another 5%. In addition, Target is offering daily deals and a 25 Days of Toys promotion with a discount on one popular toy each day beginning November 30. Both include free shipping.
8 Toys”R”Us has decent promotions throughout the year, and their Super Cyber Monday savings are up to 70% on thousands of items. After that, Toys R Us offers more savings throughout December. You can receive 10% back in “R”Us Dollars (up to $50) on in-store and online purchases at Toys”R”Us and Babies “R”Us until December 24. Rewards members who spend $200 or more will receive a free 2012 Super Saves Pass with exclusive savings for each month of the new year. There is also free shipping with a minimum purchase of $49 and a Holiday Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win one of 10 $25 Toys”R”Us gift cards every day. For the grand prize, the winner will receive a $1500 gift card.
9 On Restaurant.com, you can purchase most $25 for just $2. After entering your zip code, the site will provide a list of eateries in your area that have deals going on. Prices can range, but even if you go for one that’s more than $2, you’ll still save a lot. Enter code SAVE at checkout.
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