Dozens of DVDs are being discounted by 50% to 75% this week at Amazon, which is obviously celebrating Black Friday on more than a single day. Some of the deals are offered for an entire day or several days, while others are being sold during specific hours only.
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The $25 Smartphone
The Palm Pixi has only been on the market for a few days, but it’s already being sold for $24.99—or 75% off the list price.
Black Friday: What We Know So Far
Before heading out to the mall during the pre-dawn hours with a post-Thanksgiving hangover, arm yourself with some shopping strategy and knowledge—like that a “sold out” sign may be just a marketing ploy, and that you don’t have to wait for Black Friday for great Black Friday-esque deals.
Next Wal-Mart-Target-Amazon Showdown: DVD Price War
The price match-o-rama continues. Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Target, which are already engaged in a sub-$10 price war over new books from bestselling authors, have begun matching each other’s DVD prices discount for discount. The results are prices so cheap that the stores are guaranteed to lose money on the sales.
Wal-Mart Doesn’t Really Want to Sell You Books
On the surface, the price war between Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target, and Sears centers on books from bestselling authors being sold for under $10. But the war isn’t really about books at all.
Guess Who’s Trying to Scoop Up All the Cheap Books from Wal-Mart? Indie Bookstores
When Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target, and Sears jumped into a price war for bestselling authors’ new books, they probably didn’t think their best customers would be independent bookstores.
Sears Enters Book Wars with a Bonus: $9 Credit, Even if You Buy from a Competitor
Amazon is already duking it out with Wal-Mart and Target in the competition for new book sales, and now Sears is getting in on the action in a big way with its “Keep America Reading” promotion.
On the First War of Christmas, Amazon is Attacked on Three Sides
The upcoming winter holiday period is shaping up to be one of the most competitive, wildest shopping seasons ever. Stores started hosting Christmas displays way back in July, and toy store skirmishes are already well under way. And now, preeminent online retailer Amazon is fighting battles on several fronts.
Big-Box Bestselling Book Battle Begins
Forgive the alliteration. Wal-Mart is squaring off against Amazon.com in a price war that has brought new books by best-selling author like Stephen King and Sarah Palin (OK, she doesn’t have a best-seller yet, but will soon) below the $10 mark.
It’s a Deal: Bestselling Books for Free in the Kindle Store
Many of the bestselling books for use with Amazon’s Kindle are being offered for free. The freebies include classics like Treasure Island and Pride and Prejudice. More details here.