HOUSTON – Retailers started Black Friday sales so early this year, some of the best deals are already sold out... and it's not even Friday yet!
There may not be any true door busting on Black Friday since retailers started offering some of the best deals last week, but consumer expert Amy Davis is finding the Black Friday freebies, items that won't cost you anything.
In fact, some are already sold out, like the iPad Mini from Best Buy for $299. The retailer was offering a $100 gift card to sweeten the deal, but that offer is sold out online.
Almost all of WalMart's deals start 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but if you're looking for an iPhone, Friday morning at 8 a.m. you can get an iPhone 5c for just $45 or an iPhone 5s for $189. You'll get a $75 WalMart gift card with either purchase. You do have to sign up for a 2-year AT&T or Verizon contract to get those deals.
If you just love freebies, we've got your covered.
Half Price Books opens at 7 a.m. on Friday. The first 100 customers through the door get a free tote bag and a $5 gift card. One bag per store will have a $100 gift card.
Stop by the in-store coupon center at any CVS on Thanksgiving to print out a coupon for a free CVS 4-pack of AA or AAA batteries.
The first 100 people in line at Big Lots stores at 6 a.m. Friday morning will get a $10 reward card. One person at each store will get one for $100.
Don't forget Fido on Black Friday. The first 100 customers through the door at every Petsmart store will get a free stocking stuffed with dog and cat treats and more than $100 worth of coupons. Most stores open at 7; but some open at 6 a-m so call your store ahead to find out.
At Petco stores on Friday, you can get a free pair of pet antlers with any purchase you make with your Petco rewards card.
You've got to stop for some fuel to keep you going. Red Lobster will give you a free Maine lobster tail with the purchase of any adult dinner entree on Black Friday. You do have to "like" Red Lobster's Facebook page to get a coupon to take with you.
The free snow globes at JC Penney have become a sort of tradition. If you want one this year, you need to be at a JC Penney store when they open Friday morning at 4 a.m. They'll give out the snow globes until they run out.